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The 2026 BYD Sea Lion 05 DM-i is a compact plug-in hybrid SUV powered by BYD's fifth-generation DM-i system, combining a 1.5L petrol engine with a 120kW electric motor and 26.628kWh / 34.275kWh Blade LFP battery options. It delivers 220km or 305km CLTC pure electric range and up to 2,105km combined range, with fuel consumption of just 3.1L/100km in charge-depleting mode — engineered for ride-hailing fleets, corporate leasing, and family transport in emerging markets.
The 2026 BYD Sea Lion 05 DM-i is a compact plug-in hybrid SUV powered by BYD’s fifth-generation DM-i system, combining a 1.5L petrol engine with a 120kW electric motor and 26.628kWh / 34.275kWh Blade LFP battery options. It delivers 220km or 305km CLTC pure electric range and up to 2,105km combined range, with fuel consumption of just 3.1L/100km in charge-depleting mode — engineered for ride-hailing fleets, corporate leasing, and family transport in emerging markets.
Powertrain: 1.5L NA (74kW) + 120kW motor, E-CVT, FWD, 0-100km/h in 8.6s
Battery & Range: 26.628kWh / 34.275kWh Blade LFP, 220km / 305km CLTC EV range, up to 2,105km combined
Fuel Economy: 3.1L/100km (NEDC, charge-depleting)
Dimensions: 4,620 × 1,880 × 1,720 mm (WB: 2,770mm), 5-seat, 650L boot
Segment-Leading Range & Efficiency: 305km EV range covers a full week of urban commuting; 2,105km combined range eliminates range anxiety for intercity fleet operations. 3.1L/100km fuel consumption in charge-depleting mode delivers exceptional operating cost efficiency.
Proven Global Export Network: Already exported under local names — BYD KING in Mexico (launched July 2026, 1,680km NEDC combined range), BYD SEALION 5 DM-i in Thailand (13th milestone delivery at Rayong plant), BYD Chazor in Uzbekistan, and BYD King in Brazil and the Philippines.
Advanced Smart Cockpit: Features rotating 15.6-inch display with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Google Gemini voice assistant; DiLink 150 system with 100+ standard features including electric tailgate and E-Call emergency rescue.
Critical: The BYD Sea Lion 05 DM-i (sold as BYD Sealion 5 in ANCAP markets) received a 3-star ANCAP rating in 2026 testing — the first ANCAP-rated BYD to miss five stars. Key scores: Safe Driving 48%, Crash Avoidance 51%, Crash Protection 79%, Post-Crash 74% — all below the 80% threshold required for 5-star. Specific deficiencies cited: emergency lane-keeping system failed to intervene during road-edge testing, no child presence detection, no seatbelt misuse alerts, and no automatic emergency call. Occupant protection in physical crash tests was rated as respectable for adults and children.
LHD & RHD available. RHD sourced from BYD’s Thailand Rayong plant (15万辆/年产能,已实现五款车型本地化生产) for Thailand, Australia, UK, NZ, and Southeast Asia markets. LHD available from China for Mexico, Brazil, Uzbekistan, Middle East, and Latin America.
Overseas naming: BYD KING (Mexico/Brazil), BYD SEALION 5 DM-i (Thailand/Australia/UK/NZ), BYD Chazor (Uzbekistan), BYD Sealion 5 DM-i (Philippines).
Export pricing reference: FOB from USD 12,500–13,500 (LHD, 1-4 units: $16,114; 5+ units: $13,500); Mexico retail launched July 2026; NZ retail from NZD $42,990.
Domestic guide price: RMB 97,900–127,900.
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