- Electric Vehicles
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- BYD Sealion 05 EV
BYD Sealion 05 EV
- Drive Type: RWD
- Type: 5-door, 5-seat compact crossover SUV
- Self Driving:
- Airbags: Full Suite
PROS
- Standard God's Eye C ADAS across all trims, plus a 110 L frunk and up to 1,460 L of boot space with rear seats folded
- Fast charging from 30% to 80% in 18 minutes at 156 kW is strong for the price bracket.
- Competitive starting price for a feature-dense compact electric SUV with modern interior tech.
CONS
- Base range of 430 km CLTC may be modest for longer inter-city drives without a charging stop
- Primarily a China-market product; global pricing and availability vary significantly by market.
The BYD Sealion 05 EV is a compact five-door, five-seat electric SUV from BYD’s Ocean series. It sits in the affordable mid-size crossover segment, competing against entry-to-mid-level electric SUVs. In terms of dimensions, it measures 4,620 mm long and 1,860 mm wide with a 2,770 mm wheelbase — slightly smaller than the Tesla Model Y.
The base trim carries a 50 kWh LFP Blade Battery with up to 430 km of CLTC range, while the mid and flagship trims step up to a 60.9 kWh pack delivering up to 520 km. On charging, DC fast charging peaks at 156 kW, bringing the battery from 30% to 80% in around 18 minutes. The updated 2026 model goes further, equipped with BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and ultra-fast flash charging technology, with a maximum pure electric range of 630 km.
The Sealion 05 EV starts at around 117,800 yuan ($16,200), with the Smart and Flagship trims reaching up to 137,800 yuan ($19,000). The updated 2026 version is priced between 119,900 yuan and 145,900 yuan. It suits budget-conscious buyers who want a practical family SUV with ADAS tech included at no extra cost. Within BYD’s own lineup, the BYD Atto 3 sits as a slightly older sibling in the same compact SUV class, while the BYD Sealion 7 steps up as a larger, more premium option. Outside BYD, the MG ZS EV and the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro EV are direct rivals in the affordable electric SUV space. Against the Tesla Model Y, the Sealion 05 offers a meaningfully lower entry price — the base Tesla Model Y RWD in China starts at 263,500 yuan, more than double the Sealion 05’s entry price.
BYD Sealion 05 EV
Full Electric Vehicle Specifications
MODEL
| Available Trims / Variants | Sealion 05 EV 540 Navigator / 540 Smart Navigator / 630 Smart Navigator / 630 Flagship |
LAUNCH
| Reveal Date | April 20, 2026 |
| Availability Status | On sale (China) |
| Country of origin | China |
| Base Price (USD) | ~$17,590 (119,900 yuan) — top trim ~$20,200 (145,900 yuan) |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | 57.545 kWh (540 km trim) or 68.547 kWh (630 km trim) |
| Battery Chemistry | BYD second-generation Blade Battery (LFP) |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
540 km or 630 km CLTC 390–450 km / ~242–280 mi (WLTP) |
| Heat Pump | |
| DC Charging (Max kW) | Flash charging: 10%–97% in 9 minutes. |
| Additional Notes | V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output (kW / hp) | 200 kW (268 hp) or 240 kW (322 hp); single rear-mounted motor; RWD |
| 0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. | 5.9 sec (top trim) |
| Transmission / Drive | Single-speed direct drive |
BODY
| Body Style | 5-door, 5-seat compact crossover SUV |
| Platform / Architecture | BYD Ocean Series |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 4,620 mm L × 1,860 mm W × 1,630 mm H |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,770 mm |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | ~1,724–1,785 kg |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) | Front strut (MacPherson), multi-link rear; DiSus-C adaptive damping available |
| Wheel Size (inches) | 18-inch alloy; 225/60 R18 tyres |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) | 600 L; expands to 1,460 L with rear seats folded |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) | 110 L |
| Additional Notes | Semi-hidden door handles; Ocean Aesthetics design language |
SAFETY
| Driver Assistance (ADAS) | God's Eye C (DiPilot 100) standard — 5 radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors, 12 cameras. Includes adaptive cruise, lane keep, AEB, blind spot detection |
| Autonomous Driving Level | Optional LiDAR-based DiPilot 300 (God's Eye B) — enables urban Navigate-on-Autopilot (NOA) |
COMFORT
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats |
| Bluetooth / Wi-Fi | Wireless phone charging; OTA updates; AI voice assistant |
| Parking Aids | Full-scenario smart parking (via DiPilot 100) |
| Additional Notes | Dual wireless phone chargers, cupholders, and cooled/heated storage compartment in centre console |
DISPLAYS
| Centre Screen (inches) | 12.8-inch touchscreen (standard); 15.6-inch floating display on higher trims |
| Driver's Display (inches) | 8.8-inch LCD instrument cluster |
| Additional Notes | Column-mounted gear shifter; physical shortcut buttons below screen and on steering wheel |
LIGHTING
INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO
TECHNOLOGY
OWNERSHIP
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Disclaimer Note
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
