BYD Seal 05 DM-i
China name: 海豹05 DM-i · Export: Seal 5 DM-i, King
BYD's compact plug-in hybrid sedan on the fifth-generation DM system, the Chinese successor to the Destroyer 05. The 2026 model launched on 11 October 2025 in a single trim from 79,800 yuan.
Generations & years
Earlier version Before October 2025
The earlier Seal 05 DM-i came in three trims with 55 to 120 km of CLTC electric range.
2026 model year 2025–present
Launched on 11 October 2025 with a larger battery, raising CLTC electric range from 55 km to 128 km, plus an electronic column shifter instead of the crystal gear lever, and no automatic grille.
Powertrain, battery & charging
DM 5.0 plug-in hybrid: a 1.5 L naturally aspirated engine (74 kW) with a front electric motor and a 15.87 kWh Blade battery, giving 128 km of CLTC electric range and more than 2,000 km combined. About 4,780 mm long, 1,837 mm wide and 1,515 mm tall on a 2,718 mm wheelbase, with a 5.5 m turning radius.
Where to find the VIN
On most cars the VIN is visible at the base of the windscreen (driver side) and on a label in the driver-side door opening; check your registration document too.
China-spec vs export-spec
The 2025 and earlier Seal 05 DM-i have a smaller battery (55 to 120 km of electric range), so the model year matters. It is a different car from the Seal 06 and Seal 07 and from the electric Seal sedan. Charging inlets differ by market: China-spec cars use the GB/T standard and export versions are built for the destination market. Send the VIN.
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