The BYD Sealion 5 is a compact SUV introduced in 2024 within the Ocean series, offered mainly as an affordable DM-i plug-in hybrid. It targets high-volume family buyers seeking low running costs and shares BYD's efficient super-hybrid drivetrain. It is positioned below the larger Sealion 6 and 7 in BYD's crossover lineup.
The Sealion 5 is a compact SUV in BYD's Ocean series, offered primarily as an efficient DM-i plug-in hybrid. It pairs a 1.5-liter engine with a Blade LFP battery and electric drive for strong fuel economy and long combined range. Positioned as an affordable family crossover, it slots below the larger Sealion models. It targets value-conscious buyers in the compact SUV class.
2years
2generations
3trims
154–318hp range
The Lineage
2 generations · tap any to explore2 trimsSealion 05 EV
2024–2026
1 trimSealion 05 DM-i
2024–2026
The Story
Why the Sealion 5 mattersTrims · Sealion 05 DM-i
1 trim · 2024–2026Entry compact SUV in the Sealion range, built around BYD's DM-i plug-in hybrid system for economical family use.
★ Only trim
Sealion 5
SUV · 2024–now
Power
154 hp
Body
SUV
Debut
2024
Production
2024–now
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