BYD Seal 05 DM-i

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For the Southeast Asian market BYD Seal 5 DM-i sold starting 2024, see BYD Destroyer 05.

BYD Seal 05 DM-i
Overview
ManufacturerBYD Auto
Also calledBYD Seal 5 DM-i (Europe)
ProductionJanuary 2025 – present
AssemblyChina: Changsha, Hunan; Hefei, Anhui; Shenzhen, Guangdong; Jinan, Shandong[1]
DesignerUnder the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car (C)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-motor, front-wheel drive
PlatformDM-i 5.0 platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous
TransmissionE-CVT
Hybrid drivetrainPlug-in hybrid
BatteryBYD Blade LFP
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

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BYD Seal 05 DM-i rear

The Seal 05 DM-i debuted in January 2025. It adopts BYD's fifth-generation plug-in hybrid system.[2][3] Pre-sales for the Seal 05 DM-i started on 7 January 2025,[4] and later launched on 10 February 2025 with three variants.[5]

The exterior of the Seal 05 DM-i adopts the BYD’s Ocean series design concept.[5] 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.[4][5]

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.[5][6]

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.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "All about BYD". www.marklines.com. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  2. ^ "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). 2024-12-10. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  3. ^ "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). 2025-01-09. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  4. ^ a b Leung, Adrian (2025-01-07). "BYD Seal 05 DM-i: compact hybrid sedan pre-sales starts at 12,250 USD in China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  5. ^ a b c d Chen, Dong Yi (2025-02-02). "BYD Seal 05 DM-i PHEV with 2,000 km range will launch on February 10 in China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  6. ^ a b Leung, Adrian (2025-03-22). "Sunday China Drive | BYD Seal 05 DM-i: affordable hybrid sedan with God's Eye ADAS". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2025-05-20.