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BYD Sealion 5 DM-i
✓ Verified · checked 21 Oct 2026
From
AED 89,900
UAE retail, Design base trim (Premium AED 99,900)
2 trims · prices for United Arab Emirates
- Max power212 hp
- 0–100 km/h8.1 s
- Combined range791 km
- Seats5
- PowertrainDM-i plug-in hybrid (Blade Battery)
- DrivetrainFWD
Difference between trims
Only what changes between the 2 trims.
Source: Spec sheet: BYD-Sealion-5-MY-2027-Specs.pdf
| Spec | Type 10 | Type 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (AED) | not known | not known |
| Trunk opening form | Manual | Automatic |
| Wheel rim | Monochrome Aluminum | Two-tone Aluminum |
| Wireless charging of mobile phones | — | 15W single charge |
★ Top trim: used in Compare and Find a car
Same on all trims
| Spec | All 2 trims |
|---|---|
| Length (mm) | 4,980 |
| Width (mm) | 1,890 |
| Height (mm) | 1,495 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2712 |
| Dimensions | 4,980 × 1,890 × 1,495 mm · wheelbase 2,712 mm |
| Power Type | Plug-In Hybrid |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L |
| Max Power | 156 kW - 210 HP |
| Max Torque | 300 N.m |
| Combined Range | 791 km |
| Pure Electric Driving Range WLTC (km) | 81 km |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 180 km/h |
| Battery Type | BYD Blade Battery LFP |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh |
| AC Charging Power (kW) | 6.6 kW |
| Charge Port Standard | EU Type 2 |
| Discharging | Discharging Function (AC V2L) |
| Display Screen | 12.8" |
| WIFI in car | ✓ |
| CarPlay & Android Auto | ✓ |
| Dual-Zone Intelligent Voice Control System | ✓ |
| OTA | ✓ |
| Cloud Service | ✓ |
| 4G Mobile Data | ✓ |
| Speaker | 6 speakers |
| USB Ports | Front x 2 / Rear x 2 |
| Seats Arrangement | 2+3 |
| Seats Material | Fabric |
| Driver's Seat Adjustment | Electric (6 directions) |
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | Electric (4 directions) |
| Integrated Headrest | Driver & passenger seat |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson |
| Remote Control | Start |
| Key Type | Smart Key, BYD Mobile App, Mobile phone NFC key |
| Parking System | Auto Hold (AVH) |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 150 mm |
| Overall Weight (kg) | 1785 kg |
| Tire Size | 18" |
| Spare Tire | Non-full size |
| Headlights | LED Headlights |
| Driver's & Passenger Airbags | ✓ |
| Airbags | Front row side |
| Vision Assistance | HD Transparent Panoramic Image |
| ABS | ✓ |
| ESC | ✓ |
| Integrated Power Brake | ✓ |
| Controller Deceleration Parking (CDP) | ✓ |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) | ✓ |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | ✓ |
| Hill start control system (HHC) | ✓ |
| Comfort Stop (CST) | ✓ |
| Roll Movement Intervention (RMI) | ✓ |
| Hill Descent Control (HDC) | ✓ |
| Parking Radar | Rear x 4 |
| Child Safety Lock | Mechanical |
| Dashboard | Full LCD 8.8" |
| Front & rear centre armrest | ✓ |
| Cup holders | Rear row x 2 |
| Windshield / front door glass | Double-layer soundproof & UV protection |
| Rear windshield | UV protection |
| Glasses of Rear Door | UV protection |
| Automatic Air Conditioner | ✓ |
| Air outlets of Rear Row | Foot-blowing / Face-blowing |
| Air Purification | PM2.5 high efficiency filter (CN70 filter element) |
| Exterior colours | Alantis Grey, Snow White, Time Gray, Space Black |
| Interior colour | Beige & Brown |
| Warranty (price includes) | Battery 8 yrs/200,000 km; other components 6 yrs/150,000 km (whichever comes fir |
Where to buy in 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Al-Futtaim Automotive - BYD UAEDubaiMarsa Plaza - Festival Blvd - Al Kheeran - Dubai Festival City · Daily 9 AM–8 PM
Al-Futtaim Automotive - BYD UAEAbu DhabiAl Maqta'a Bridge · Daily 9 AM–8 PM
Al-Futtaim Automotive - BYD UAESharjahAl Wahda St · Daily 9 AM–8 PM
Al-Futtaim Automotive - BYD UAERas Al Khaimahشارع الشيخ محمد بن سالم · Daily 9 AM–8 PM
Al-Futtaim Automotive - BYD UAEFujairah48PM+2M3 · Daily 9 AM–8 PM
Al-Futtaim Automotive - BYD UAEAjman9CXM+P7H - Sheikh Rashid Bin Humeed St · Daily 9 AM–8 PM
Al-Futtaim Automotive - Polestar UAEDubaiFestival Blvd · Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM · Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM
Al-Futtaim Automotive - Polestar UAEAbu Dhabi1st Street - near to Mina Coop · Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun Closed · Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM
Al-Futtaim Automotive - Polestar UAEJazanVJH3+Q4W · Sat–Thu 8:30 AM–8:30 PM · Fri Closed
Overview
The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i is a five-seat plug-in hybrid SUV built on BYD's DM-i system, which uses the electric motor and Blade Battery as the main source of power and the engine only for assistance. BYD quotes up to 791 km WLTP combined range and 0–100 km/h in 8.1 s for the Premium grade.
Pros
- Up to 791 km WLTP combined range (Premium grade)
- 8.1 s 0–100 km/h with 156 kW (Premium grade)
- Blade Battery technology
- Roomy proportions: 4.74 m long with a 2.71 m wheelbase
- Dual-screen cockpit with USB-C and USB-A ports
Cons
- Price not published on the page used
- Performance and range figures apply to the Premium grade only; other grades differ
- Cargo volume, torque, top speed and electric-only range not stated on the page
- Seats five only; no 7-seat option
SWOT
Strengths
- Very long quoted WLTP combined range of 791 km
- DM-i system that runs mainly on the electric motor
- Blade Battery with an ultra-long stated lifespan
Weaknesses
- Headline figures apply only to the Premium grade
- Safety rating, airbag count and driver-assistance details not shown on the page used
Opportunities
- Multiple grades (Type 10 and Type 20 specification sheets) to compare for value
- Test drives can be booked through the official dealer
Threats
- Crowded midsize PHEV SUV segment with many Chinese rivals
- Unconfirmed pricing and warranty terms may change the value case
Key specs
Full specs for Type 20 (top trim) · see trim differences
Price & basics6
- Body type
- SUV · Midsize plug-in hybrid SUV
- Dimensions
- 4,740 (L) × n/a (W) × 1,710 (H) mm · wheelbase 2,710 mm trim not confirmed
- Seats
- 5 trim not confirmed
- Powertrain
- DM-i plug-in hybrid (Blade Battery) trim not confirmed
- Drivetrain
- FWD trim not confirmed
- Cargo space
- 463 L trim not confirmed
Performance & range8
- Max power
- 212 hp trim not confirmed
- Torque
- 300 Nm trim not confirmed
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.1 s trim not confirmed
- Top speed
- 180 km/h trim not confirmed
- Combined range
- 791 km trim not confirmed
- EV-only range
- 81 km trim not confirmed
- Consumption
- 2.1 L/100 km WLTP trim not confirmed
- Charging
- AC 6.6 kW, Type 2 (EU) port; AC V2L discharging; no DC fast-charge figure published trim not confirmed
Safety3
- Airbags
- 4 trim not confirmed
- Driver assistance
- HD transparent panoramic image, rear parking radar x 4, ABS, ESC, EBD, hill start control, hill descent control, auto hold; no adaptive cruise listed trim not confirmed
- Safety index
- Not disclosed
Ownership1
- Warranty
- Battery 8 years/200,000 km; other components 6 years/150,000 km (whichever comes first) trim not confirmed
Tech & comfort3
- Screens
- Dual-screen cockpit: a large touchscreen combined with a digital instrument cluster. Screen sizes are not stated on the page. trim not confirmed
- Speakers
- 6 trim not confirmed
- Comfort highlights
- Five-seat layout on a 2.71 m wheelbase. Touch-sensitive gear selector, USB Type-C and Type-A ports, and 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. BYD promotes 'extreme ride comfort' for the DM-i system.
Reviews2
- MotorClash rating
- Not disclosed
- Summary
- Not disclosed
Price by market
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
AED 89,900
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
SAR 79,900
🇶🇦 Qatar
QAR 77,000
6 years / 150,000 km vehicle · 8 years / 200,000 km battery
🇰🇼 Kuwait
≈ KWD 7,500≈ converted
🇴🇲 Oman
OMR 5,217
🇧🇭 Bahrain
≈ BHD 9,200≈ converted
🇨🇳 China
≈ CNY 173,800≈ converted
🇯🇴 Jordan
≈ JOD 17,400≈ converted
🇮🇶 Iraq
≈ IQD 37,208,100≈ converted
🇪🇬 Egypt
≈ EGP 1,302,300≈ converted
🇱🇧 Lebanon
≈ LBP 2,190,870,500≈ converted
🇸🇾 Syria
≈ SYP 2,986,400≈ converted
Warranty & service
Vehicle warranty6 years / 150,000 km
Battery warranty8 years / 200,000 km
Terms for Qatar; not yet confirmed for United Arab Emirates.
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