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General information

Brand

BYD

Model

Sealion 5

Generation

Sealion 5

Modification (Engine)

DM-i 1.5L 12.96 kWh (212 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT

Start of production

January, 2026

Powertrain Architecture

PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Body type

SUV

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Combined fuel consumption (WLTP)

1 l/100 km

CO₂ emissions (WLTP)

22 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol / electricity

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.3 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

171 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 6d

Weight-to-power ratio

8.1 kg/Hp, 123 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

14.1 kg/Nm, 70.8 Nm/tonne

Electric and hybrid car specs

Gross battery capacity

12.96 kWh

Battery voltage

345.6 V

Battery technology

Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄)

Battery location

Below the floor

Electric range (WLTP)

61.2 km

Average Energy consumption (WLTP)

27 kWh/100 km

Charging ports

Charging times

Electric motor 1

Electric motor power

197 Hp

Electric motor Torque

300 Nm

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Electric motor type

Synchronous

System power

212 Hp

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

98 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

65.4 Hp/l

Torque

122 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

BYD472QC

Engine displacement

1498 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine systems

Start & Stop System
Particulate filter

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1724 kg

Max. weight

2134 kg

Max load

410 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

463 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1410 l

Fuel tank capacity

52 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4738 mm

Width

1860 mm

Width including mirrors

2063 mm

Height

1710 mm

Wheelbase

2712 mm

Front track

1565 mm

Rear (Back) track

1565 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.326

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work in full electric or mixed mode.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

automatic transmission E-CVT

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

225/60 R18

Wheel rim size

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