BYD Sealion 05 DM-i series

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Sealion 05 DM-i

BYD Sealion 05 DM-i is a China-market plug-in hybrid suv 5 seats series with 13 visible trims.

China price

CN¥97,900 – CN¥142,800

Body / energy / seats
SUV · Plug-in hybrid · 5 seats
Visible trims
13 trims
Range
75–305 km CLTC / 64–205 km WLTC
Peer cohort
28 series
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1 · Competitive snapshot

How does the Sealion 05 DM-i compare with similar plug-in hybrid SUVs?

Compared with 28 similarly priced plug-in hybrid SUVs sold in China.

BYD Sealion 05 DM-i is broadly in line with its peer cohort on the available typical-trim comparisons.

Range & charging

Below average

Typical rated range trails the peer cohort.

  • Typical CLTC range — 115 km CLTC
  • Up to 305 km CLTC
  • WLTC range — 93 km WLTC

Performance

Below average

Typical performance figures trail most comparable cars.

  • Typical maximum power — 120 kW
  • 0–100 km/h — 8.4 sec
  • Maximum torque — 210 N·m

Smart technology

In line with peers

Core connected and assistance features broadly match peers.

  • Driver assistance — Available on some trims
  • Center screen — Standard across all trims
  • OTA updates — Standard across all trims

Comfort & practicality

In line with peers

Core comfort and practicality equipment is broadly typical.

  • Suspension — Standard across all trims
  • Climate control — Standard across all trims

Features & equipment

In line with peers

Feature availability broadly matches comparable cars.

  • Audio system — Standard across all trims
  • Keyless access — Standard across all trims
  • Active safety — Available on some trims

Price position

More affordable

Typical trims cost less than most comparable models.

  • Typical trim price — CN¥117,900
  • Entry price — CN¥97,900
  • Price range — CN¥97,900–CN¥142,800

Trade-offs

  • Rated range trails comparable cars
  • Typical performance trails comparable cars

Compare with similar cars

Same body, energy and seat class, with a reasonably overlapping China price range.

28 eligible peers
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2 · Buyer fit

Who is the Sealion 05 DM-i best for?

Based on published scene outcomes and at least two supporting facts; untranslated reasons remain hidden.

Best suited to

Frequent long-distance drivers

Strong fit

Why

  • CLTC range: 75 km CLTC–305 km CLTC
  • WLTC range: 64 km WLTC–205 km WLTC
  • Driver assistance: Available on some trims

Published trim results: 13 suitable.

Weekend travellers

Strong fit

Why

  • CLTC range: 75 km CLTC–305 km CLTC
  • WLTC range: 64 km WLTC–205 km WLTC
  • Body style: SUV

Published trim results: 13 suitable.

Consider carefully if

Families with children

Trim-dependent

Why

  • Seating: 5 seats
  • Length: 4,620 mm–4,726 mm
  • Active safety: Available on some trims

Trim impact: The selected trim can change this result.

Published trim results: 3 suitable, 10 conditional.

Drivers facing regular winter conditions

Trim-dependent

Why

  • Battery: 12.9 kWh–34.28 kWh
  • Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
  • Climate control: Standard across all trims

Trim impact: The selected trim can change this result.

Published trim results: 3 suitable, 10 conditional.

3 · Everyday experience

What is the Sealion 05 DM-i like to drive and use every day?

Only current English content and deterministic published facts are shown. Dimensions are not treated as proof of ride comfort.

Driving & performance

Performance changes meaningfully with trim choice.

Published power, acceleration and drivetrain show how performance changes across trims; they do not replace an untranslated road-test verdict.

Published evidence

  • Published power spans 120 kW across current trims.
  • Published 0–100 km/h times span 8.3–8.6 sec 0–100 km/h.
  • Drivetrain choices: Front-wheel drive.
  • The vehicle accelerates briskly from a standstill, with the electric motor responding swiftly, and a noticeable acceleration feeling in 0-60km/h. However, the acceleration tends to level off in the latter stages. At medium and low speeds, the power is abundant, but the engine noise becomes noticeable during high-speed cruising, and the power reserve is at a sufficient level.
  • Daily urban commuting power is readily available, with easy overtaking and lane changing.
  • The high-speed reacceleration capability is inferior to that of pure fuel-powered large-displacement vehicles, and it is necessary to reduce speed in advance when climbing a slope with a full load.
  • Below average for typical maximum power across 29 series
  • Below average for typical 0–100 km/h across 24 series

Cabin comfort

Core comfort equipment is consistent across the lineup.

This conclusion uses only direct seat, suspension and climate equipment. Body dimensions are not treated as proof of ride comfort.

Published evidence

  • Suspension — Standard across all trims.
  • Climate control — Standard across all trims.
  • The suspension tuning is relatively soft, which can filter out most minor bumps, but there is excessive sway when encountering large potholes; the sound insulation is good at medium and low speeds, but wind noise and tire noise are noticeable at high speeds, and the engine sound is abrupt when it intervenes.
  • Driving on daily city roads is very comfortable, with almost no discernible minor vibrations.
  • Lack of lateral support during cornering and significant body roll during rapid lane changes.

Space & practicality

Body dimensions vary across the current lineup.

Check the dimensional evidence below because practicality is not identical across every trim.

Published evidence

  • Seating capacity: 5 seats.
  • Body length: 4,620–4,726 mm.
  • Wheelbase: 2,712–2,770 mm.
  • Audio system — Standard across all trims.
  • Keyless access — Standard across all trims.
  • Supports fast charging, with fast refueling speed, and practical external discharge function, but the slow charging time is not mentioned; the pure electric range meets daily commuting needs, and the overall range is long, but the actual energy consumption is greatly influenced by driving style.
  • Fast charging speeds reduce waiting times; external discharge expands the usage scenarios of the vehicle.
  • The compatibility of fast charging stations needs to be tested, as some old fast charging stations may not be able to achieve maximum power output.

Smart tech & daily use

Smart and convenience features vary by trim.

Only formally defined connected, assistance, parking and display parameters are included.

Published evidence

  • Driver assistance — Available on some trims.
  • Center screen — Standard across all trims.
  • OTA updates — Standard across all trims.
  • Connected car services — Standard across all trims.
  • Voice control — Standard across all trims.
  • The basic auxiliary functions are complete, but advanced driver assistance is lacking, and the L2 level features require a higher configuration to experience; the voice recognition accuracy is high, supporting continuous conversations and wake-word-free operation, but some functions cannot be controlled.
  • The basic safety features are in place, and the daily parking assistance is sufficient.
  • Lacking advanced assistance, long-distance driving fatigue is high, and it appears somewhat inferior compared to competitors at the same price point.

4 · Trim decision

Which Sealion 05 DM-i should you choose?

Roles use published price, protocol-labelled range, power and acceleration only. They are not value rankings.

Entry choice
  • Lowest published price

2026 BYD Sealion 05 DM-i 220km Voyage

CN¥97,900

220 km CLTC / 151 km WLTC · 26.63 kWh · 120 kW · 8.4 sec · Front-wheel drive

Compared with entry trim

  • Entry-price reference trim

Good for

Budget-focused buyers

This is the lowest available published price in the visible lineup.

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Range choice
  • Longest CLTC range
  • Longest WLTC range

2026 BYD Sealion 05 DM-i 305km Smart

CN¥127,900

305 km CLTC / 205 km WLTC · 34.28 kWh · 120 kW · 8.6 sec · Front-wheel drive

Compared with entry trim

  • +CN¥30,000
  • +85 km CLTC
  • +54 km WLTC
  • 0.2 sec slower

Good for

Drivers prioritizing rated range

This trim leads the visible trims that publish the same cltc range protocol.

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Performance choice
  • Quickest published acceleration

2025 BYD Sealion 05 DM-i DM-i 75km Luxury

CN¥112,800

75 km CLTC / 64 km WLTC · 12.9 kWh · 120 kW · 8.3 sec · Front-wheel drive

Compared with entry trim

  • +CN¥14,900
  • −145 km CLTC
  • −87 km WLTC
  • 0.1 sec quicker

Good for

Performance-focused buyers

Its published power and acceleration facts define the performance role.

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Mid-price choice
  • Middle published price point

2026 BYD Sealion 05 DM-i 220km Smart

CN¥117,900

220 km CLTC / 155 km WLTC · 26.63 kWh · 120 kW · 8.4 sec · Front-wheel drive

Compared with entry trim

  • +CN¥20,000
  • +4 km WLTC

Good for

Buyers wanting a middle price point

This is the non-entry published price point closest to the lineup midpoint.

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Reference data

Specs explained

High-value published parameters are shown only where the current visible trims provide them.

China list price

CN¥97,900–CN¥142,800

The published China list-price range shows the entry point and how far upper trims extend. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Leading among comparable series with sufficient data

CLTC range

75–305 km

A protocol-labelled laboratory rating for comparing trims; it is not a guaranteed real-world distance. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Below average among comparable series with sufficient data

WLTC range

64–205 km

A protocol-labelled laboratory rating for comparing trims; it is not a guaranteed real-world distance. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Below average among comparable series with sufficient data

Battery capacity

12.9–34.28 kWh

Battery capacity helps explain range potential, weight and charging needs. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Below average among comparable series with sufficient data

DC charging power

18–74 kW

Peak DC power indicates charging capability, while an actual stop also depends on the charging curve and conditions. Published for 9 current trims, so a full-line conclusion is hidden.

Leading among comparable series with sufficient data

Maximum power

120 kW

Published maximum power helps frame acceleration capability and overtaking reserve. The published value is the same across all current trims.

Below average among comparable series with sufficient data

Maximum torque

210 N·m

Torque is one input to initial response; calibration, gearing and traction also matter. The published value is the same across all current trims.

0–100 km/h

8.3–8.6 sec

A lower published 0–100 km/h time indicates quicker straight-line acceleration. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Below average among comparable series with sufficient data

Drivetrain

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain changes traction and can separate entry and performance trims. The published value is the same across all current trims.

Seats

5

Seat count is a capacity fact, not proof of passenger comfort. The published value is the same across all current trims.

Length

4,620–4,726 mm

Length affects road footprint and parking space; it does not directly prove cabin room. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Above average among comparable series with sufficient data

Width

1,860–1,880 mm

Width affects road and parking footprint and may support shoulder room, without proving it. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Wheelbase

2,712–2,770 mm

Wheelbase is a packaging dimension and is not used alone as a ride-comfort conclusion. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Mid-pack among comparable series with sufficient data

Body style

SUV

Body style helps frame access and cargo layout, but exact usability still depends on the vehicle. The published value is the same across all current trims.