Chinese automaker BYD has introduced the Sealion 05 EV, a compact electric SUV, at a starting price of RMB 117,800 ($16,230). This model is the latest addition to BYD’s Ocean series, following the recent launch of the Qin L EV sedan.
The Sealion 05 EV is built on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0 Evo and measures 4,520 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width, and 1,630 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,720 mm. It features a rear-wheel-drive system powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor.
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The base variant delivers a peak power of 140 kW and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds, while higher-tier versions offer 160 kW and achieve the same acceleration in 7.2 seconds.
Equipped with BYD’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) blade battery, the entry-level model has a capacity of 50.05 kWh, providing a CLTC range of 430 km.
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The premium variants come with a 60.9 kWh battery, extending the range to 520 km. All versions support fast charging, capable of increasing the battery charge from 30% to 80% in 18 minutes.
The Sealion 05 EV comes standard with BYD’s “God’s Eye C” smart driving system, which includes features such as Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) for highways and expressways. This system utilizes a camera vision solution, omitting LiDAR, to maintain affordability.
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This launch further diversifies BYD’s Sealion family, which debuted with the Sealion 07 EV in May 2024 and expanded with the Sealion 05 DM-i hybrid in September 2024.
