The Sealion 05 DM-i's styling was originally meant for the Frigate 05, a BYD sedan cancelled back in 2022.
Lead trim: DM-i 1.5 L, 18.3 kWh
BYD Sealion 05 DM-iSL2H · 2024–2025
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FactThe Sealion 05 DM-i's styling was originally meant for the Frigate 05, a BYD sedan cancelled back in 2022.
The first-generation BYD Sealion 05 DM-i, code SL2H, is a plug-in hybrid compact SUV built in Xi'an from September 2024 to 2025 and sold through BYD's Ocean Network in China. It is a sister model of the Song Pro, sharing its price and technical specifications, with styling borrowed from the Destroyer 05 sedan. It uses the DM-i 5.0 system with a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle engine, an E-CVT and front-wheel drive, with a 12.9 or 18.3 kWh Blade battery. A second generation using the Sealion 05 EV's body went on sale on 20 April 2026.
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM-i 1.5 L, 12.9 kWh | 2024–2025 | 1.5 L Inline-4 | 99 hp | 93 lb-ft | — | FWD | CVT | — |
| DM-i 1.5 L, 18.3 kWh | 2024–2025 | 1.5 L Inline-4 | 99 hp | 93 lb-ft | — | FWD | CVT | — |
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Owners’ builds
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Photographs
BYD calls the 2026 Sealion 05 DM-i a new generation, yet the identical-bodied EV version counts as a mere facelift.
The Sealion 05 DM-i's styling was originally meant for the Frigate 05, a BYD sedan cancelled back in 2022.
Rivals
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