BYD Sealion 05 EV
| BYD Sealion 05 EV | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Production | March 2025 – present |
| Assembly | China: Xi'an, Shaanxi[1] |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
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| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
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| Battery | |
| Electric range | 430–520 km (267–323 mi) (CLTC) |
| Dimensions | |
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| Width | 1,860 mm (73.2 in) |
| Height | 1,630 mm (64.2 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,670–1,780 kg (3,682–3,924 lb) |
The BYD Sealion 05 EV, or the plug-in hybrid variant BYD Sealion 05 DM-i (second generation) (Chinese: 比亚迪海狮05 EV; pinyin: Bǐyǎdí Hǎishī 05 EV; lit. 'BYD sea lion 05 EV') is a battery electric compact crossover SUV manufactured by BYD Auto since 2025. It is part of the "Sealion" (海狮; Hǎishī) line-up of SUVs under the Ocean Series product line-up that are distributed through Ocean Network dealerships in China.[2][3]
The plug-in hybrid variant of a BYD Sealion 05 EV was unveiled through MIIT filings on January 2026, which is now called the second generation BYD Sealion 05 DM-i, using the same body design as the BYD Sealion 05 EV.[4]
Overview
The Sealion 05 EV was launched in China on 25 March 2025, with three trim levels.[5][6]
The exterior of the Sealion 05 EV features the brand's Ocean Aesthetics design language. It features a minimalistic front fascia design with a small air intake, flushed door handles, black plastic trim on the wheel arches, and a continuous LED taillight bar.[5]
The interior of the Sealion 05 EV features an 8.8-inch LCD instrument cluster, 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and the gear shifter used for the automatic transmission is mounted behind the steering wheel. The centre tunnel has a number of physical buttons, a wireless phone charging pad, a pair of cupholders, additional storage space below the centre console, and a storage box with cooling and heating functions. The boot space stands at 600 L (21 cu ft) and expands to 1,460 L (52 cu ft) with rear seats are folded down. There is a 110 L (3.9 cu ft) frunk storage.[5][6]
For safety, the Sealion 05 EV is equipped with the God's Eye C (DiPilot 100) driving assistance system it is powered by five radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, and 12 cameras.[6]
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Sales
| Year | China |
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| 2025 | 89,932[7] |
See also
References
- ^ "All about BYD". www.marklines.com. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ Chen, Dong Yi (2025-03-19). "BYD Sealion 05 EV with "God's Eye" C arrived at dealers in China, will launch on March 25". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ Kang, Lei (2025-03-18). "BYD to officially launch new electric SUV Sealion 05 EV on Mar 25". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ Leung, Adrian (2026-01-11). "BYD Seal 05 PHEV exposed with 26.6 kWh battery, 155 km electric range and longer wheelbase". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ^ a b c Bobylev, Denis (2025-03-25). "BYD Sealion 05 EV launched in China, starting at 16,240 USD". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ^ a b c Johnson, Peter (2025-03-25). "Meet BYD's new Sealion 05 EV, a smart electric SUV that's cheaper than it looks". Electrek. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ^ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年比亚迪纯电动零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车" [[Yiche Sales Ranking] BYD Pure Electric Retail Sales Ranking in China in 2025 - Yiche Ranking - Yiche]. Yiche (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-01-12.