BYD Begins Pre-Sales of the Seal 05 DM-i Hybrid Sedan in China, Prices Start at RMB 89,800 ($12,250)

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BYD has officially started pre-sales for the Seal 05 DM-i hybrid sedan, a new addition to its Seal family. The vehicle, equipped with BYD’s fifth-generation DM (Dual Mode) technology, offers ultra-low fuel consumption and a long driving range. The starting price for the Seal 05 DM-i is RMB 89,800 ($12,250), with additional variants priced at RMB 99,800 and RMB 109,800.

The Seal 05 DM-i will complement BYD’s Ocean lineup in the family sedan market and is designed to meet the needs of different customers. According to Zhang Zhuo, General Manager of the Ocean lineup, the model will complete the Seal family product range.

With dimensions of 4,780 mm in length, 1,837 mm in width, and 1,515 mm in height, the Seal 05 DM-i is powered by a 1,498 ml engine producing 74 kW, with a peak motor power of 120 kW. It is part of BYD’s broader strategy to expand its Seal family, which includes previous models such as the Seal 06 GT and the 2025 Seal sedan.

BYD’s Seal family continues to grow in importance, contributing significantly to the company’s record vehicle sales, including 514,809 vehicles in December 2024, with 8.92% of those being Seal family models.

 

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