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General information

Brand

BYD

Model

Sea Lion 05

Generation

Sea Lion 05 II

Modification (Engine)

DM-i 1.5L 26.63 kWh (163 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT

Start of production

April, 2026

Powertrain Architecture

PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Body type

SUV

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

3.2 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol / electricity

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

175 km/h

Emission standard

China VI

Weight-to-power ratio

10.6 kg/Hp, 94.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.2 kg/Nm, 122.1 Nm/tonne

Electric and hybrid car specs

Gross battery capacity

26.63 kWh

Battery technology

Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄)

Battery location

Below the floor

Electric range

220 km (CLTC)

Charging ports

Charging times

Electric motor 1

Electric motor power

163 Hp

Electric motor Torque

210 Nm

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Electric motor type

Synchronous

System power

163 Hp

System torque

210 Nm

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

101 Hp

Power per litre

67.4 Hp/l

Torque

126 Nm

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

Valvetrain

DOHC, VVT

Engine systems

Start & Stop System

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1720 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

650 l

Fuel tank capacity

65 l

Dimensions

Length

4620 mm

Width

1860 mm

Height

1630 mm

Wheelbase

2770 mm

Front track

1575 mm

Rear (Back) track

1575 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.5 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

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

215/60 R17; 215/55 R18

Wheel rim size

17; 18

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