BYD Seal 05 DM-i

BYD Seal 05 DM-i
Overview
ManufacturerBYD Auto
Model codeHA6[1]
Also called
  • BYD Seal 5 DM-i (export)
  • BYD King (Latin America)
ProductionJanuary 2025 – present
AssemblyChina: Changsha, Hunan; Hefei, Anhui; Shenzhen, Guangdong; Jinan, Shandong[2]
DesignerUnder the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car (C-segment)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-motor, front-wheel drive
PlatformDM-i 5.0 platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor120 kW (161 hp) Permanent magnet synchronous
Power output155 kW (208 hp) (Combined)
TransmissionE-CVT
Hybrid drivetrainPlug-in hybrid
Battery
  • 7.42 kWh BYD Blade LFP (Philippines)
  • ~7.68 to 15.9 kWh BYD Blade LFP (China)
Range1,600 km (994 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,718 mm (107.0 in)
Length4,780 mm (188.2 in)
Width1,837 mm (72.3 in)
Height1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Curb weight1,480–1,580 kg (3,263–3,483 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorBYD Destroyer 05

The BYD Seal 05 DM-i (Chinese: 比亚迪海豹05DM-i; pinyin: Bǐyǎdí Hǎibào 05 DM-i) is a plug-in hybrid compact sedan manufactured by BYD Auto since 2025. Part of the Seal family, it is a restyled and updated version of the BYD Destroyer 05, both part of the Ocean Series product line-up that are distributed through Ocean Network dealerships. It is the sister model to the BYD Qin Plus from the Dynasty Series.

Overview

The Seal 05 DM-i debuted in January 2025. It adopts BYD's fifth-generation plug-in hybrid system.[3][4] Pre-sales for the Seal 05 DM-i started on 7 January 2025,[5] and later launched on 10 February 2025 with three variants.[6]

The exterior of the Seal 05 DM-i adopts the BYD’s Ocean series design concept.[6] The front fascia features wave-shaped LED headlights, a trapezoidal blacked-out grille and U-shaped air inlets. The rear fascia features a full-width LED light bar, ducktail spoiler of a subtle design, and hidden exhaust outlets. Additional exterior features such as a triple camera on the front windshield, rear-facing cameras on the front fenders, and side door mirror cameras.[5][6]

The BYD Seal 05 DM-i uses the same body styling as the related BYD Qin Plus, which is a slightly bigger sister model to the Qin Plus. The Seal 05 DM-i is the Qin Plus to be aligned with the Ocean Series.

Inside, the interior is decorated in grey and beige colour theme. The dashboard features a D-shaped multi-function steering wheel, a rectangular LCD digital instrument panel and a rotatable touchscreen infotainment system (powered by BYD’s DiLink system). The dashboard features a crystal gear shifter used for e-CVT transmission, dual cupholders, wireless charging pads and a number of physical buttons for important vehicle functions.[6][7]

The Seal 05 DM-i has a boot space of 508 L (17.9 cu ft) and the rear seats can be folded down to maximise boot space.[7]

Markets

Philippines

The vehicle is marketed in the Philippines as the Seal 5 DM-i and was launched on 28 July 2026. It is available with two variants: Essential and Dynamic, both use the 7.42 kWh battery pack.[8]

Sales

Year China
2025 115,621[9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Car Cutaways (April 2025)". S&P Global AutoTechInsight.
  2. ↑ "All about BYD". www.marklines.com. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
  3. ↑ "比亚迪海豹05 DM-i申报图曝光，搭载五代混动技术，极速达180km/h" [BYD Haibao 05 DM-i application pictures exposed, equipped with fifth-generation hybrid technology, top speed of 180km/h]. Sohu (in Chinese). 10 December 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  4. ↑ "比亚迪海豹05 DM-i预售开启，8.98万起，五代插混能否掀起新能源热潮？-智能车-资讯-头部财经" [BYD Haibao 05 DM-i pre-sale starts, starting from 89,800 yuan. Can the fifth-generation plug-in hybrid set off a new energy boom?]. top168 (in Chinese). 9 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  5. 1 2 Leung, Adrian (7 January 2025). "BYD Seal 05 DM-i: compact hybrid sedan pre-sales starts at 12,250 USD in China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Chen, Dong Yi (2 February 2025). "BYD Seal 05 DM-i PHEV with 2,000 km range will launch on February 10 in China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
  7. 1 2 Leung, Adrian (22 March 2025). "Sunday China Drive | BYD Seal 05 DM-i: affordable hybrid sedan with God's Eye ADAS". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
  8. ↑ Caluag, Billy (28 July 2026). "The new BYD Seal 5 DM-i now boasts a 1,600km driving range; now in PH for P898k". Top Gear. Philippines. Retrieved 29 July 2026.
  9. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年比亚迪插电混动零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车" [[Yiche Sales Ranking] BYD plug-in hybrid retail sales ranking in China in 2025 - Yiche Ranking - Yiche]. Yiche (in Chinese). Retrieved 1 March 2025.
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