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BYD Sealion 05 DM-i

Yes. The BYD Sealion 05 DM-i can be bought new in China and shipped to Nigeria, Ghana or Iraq. Left-hand drive as standard; a right-hand-drive version is also made for right-hand-drive markets. You pay only after signing a contract with the licensed exporter.

BYD Sealion 05 DM-i Jun Kiln Grey Exterior
Official picture
220 km
Range
120 kW
Power
8.4s
0–100
BYD Sealion 05 DM-i 305 km electric range

305 km electric range

Up to 305 km of CLTC electric range and 2,105 km combined, so daily commuting needs no fuel.

BYD Sealion 05 DM-i DiSus-C chassis

DiSus-C chassis

DiSus-C adaptive damping adjusts in milliseconds on equipped trims.

BYD Sealion 05 DM-i Welcome and memory seat

Welcome and memory seat

The driver's seat has welcome and memory functions linked to ONE ID profiles.

BYD Sealion 05 DM-i VTOL power station

VTOL power station

Up to 6 kW of vehicle-to-load power for camping and days out.

BYD Sealion 05 DM-i Hybrid Blade battery

Hybrid Blade battery

BYD's hybrid-specific Blade battery, built for safety and long life.

Specifications

Version
Sealion 05 DM-i 220 Start
Range
220 km
Powertrain
FWD motor 120kW + 1.5L 74kW (DM-i)
0–100
8.4s
Energy
Plug-in hybrid
Body
SUV
Years
2024–
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Differences are highlighted

Sealion 05 DM-i 220 Start✓Sealion 05 DM-i 220 PilotSealion 05 DM-i 220 Smart PilotSealion 05 DM-i 305 PilotSealion 05 DM-i 305 Smart PilotSealion 05 DM-i 220 Smart Pilot (God's Eye B)Sealion 05 DM-i 305 Smart Pilot (God's Eye B)
DriveFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Engine1.5L NA1.5L NA1.5L NA1.5L NA1.5L NA1.5L NA1.5L NA
GearboxE-CVTE-CVTE-CVTE-CVTE-CVTE-CVTE-CVT
PowerFWD motor 120kW + 1.5L 74kW (DM-i)FWD motor 120kW + 1.5L 74kW (DM-i)FWD motor 120kW + 1.5L 74kW (DM-i)FWD motor 120kW + 1.5L 74kW (DM-i)FWD motor 120kW + 1.5L 74kW (DM-i)FWD motor 120kW + 1.5L 74kW (DM-i)FWD motor 120kW + 1.5L 74kW (DM-i)
Range220 km220 km220 km305 km305 km220 km305 km
Electric range220 km220 km220 km305 km305 km——
Battery26.628 kWh26.628 kWh26.628 kWh34.275 kWh34.275 kWh——
Battery typeLFPLFPLFPLFPLFPLFPLFP
Fast charging30%-80% approx. 0.27 h30%-80% approx. 0.27 h30%-80% approx. 0.27 h30%-80% approx. 0.31 h30%-80% approx. 0.31 h——
0–100 km/h8.4s8.4s8.4s8.6s8.6s8.4s8.6s
Top speed175 km/h175 km/h175 km/h175 km/h175 km/h——
L × W × H4,620 × 1,860 × 1,630 mm4,620 × 1,860 × 1,630 mm4,620 × 1,860 × 1,630 mm4,620 × 1,860 × 1,630 mm4,620 × 1,860 × 1,630 mm4,620 × 1,860 × 1,630 mm4,620 × 1,860 × 1,630 mm
Wheelbase2,770 mm2,770 mm2,770 mm2,770 mm2,770 mm2,770 mm2,770 mm
Seats5555555
Kerb weight1,720 kg1,720 kg1,720 kg1,780 kg1,780 kg——
FOB$16,700$18,600$20,200$20,200$21,800$22,100$23,700

Price breakdown

Version · Sealion 05 DM-i 220 Start
Price on quote
Paint · Jun Kiln Grey
Standard
Interior · Dusk Blue
Standard
Export price FOB
$16,700
CIF
$18,200
Landed est.
$20,700
≈ AED 76,021

Reference price; the final quote decides Reference prices; the final quote decides. Prices, duties and taxes are estimates — the formal quote, the signed contract and the destination's customs decide. Not a quote or legal advice.

Real photos

2 photos · Wikimedia Commons
  • BYD Sealion 05 DM-i FrontPhoto · Front1/2
  • BYD Sealion 05 DM-i RearPhoto · Rear2/2
ⓘ About these photos · credits

Real photos of this model (not a specific car we have in stock).Car pictures come from the makers' public materials and are for reference only; paint, wheels and equipment follow the actual car and the formal quote.

  1. 1. Photo · Front: Randall Ferry, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons file
  2. 2. Photo · Rear: Randall Ferry, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons file

Specifications

7 versions · swipe
VersionSealion 05 DM-i 220 StartSealion 05 DM-i 220 PilotSealion 05 DM-i 220 Smart PilotSealion 05 DM-i 305 PilotSealion 05 DM-i 305 Smart PilotSealion 05 DM-i 220 Smart Pilot (God's Eye B)Sealion 05 DM-i 305 Smart Pilot (God's Eye B)
Powertrain & range
DriveFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Engine1.5L NA1.5L NA1.5L NA1.5L NA1.5L NA1.5L NA1.5L NA
GearboxE-CVTE-CVTE-CVTE-CVTE-CVTE-CVTE-CVT
PowerFWD motor 120kW + 1.5L 74kW (DM-i)FWD motor 120kW + 1.5L 74kW (DM-i)FWD motor 120kW + 1.5L 74kW (DM-i)FWD motor 120kW + 1.5L 74kW (DM-i)FWD motor 120kW + 1.5L 74kW (DM-i)FWD motor 120kW + 1.5L 74kW (DM-i)FWD motor 120kW + 1.5L 74kW (DM-i)
Range220 km220 km220 km305 km305 km220 km305 km
Electric range220 km220 km220 km305 km305 km——
Battery26.628 kWh26.628 kWh26.628 kWh34.275 kWh34.275 kWh——
Battery typeLFPLFPLFPLFPLFPLFPLFP
Fast charging30%-80% approx. 0.27 h30%-80% approx. 0.27 h30%-80% approx. 0.27 h30%-80% approx. 0.31 h30%-80% approx. 0.31 h——
Performance
0–100 km/h8.4s8.4s8.4s8.6s8.6s8.4s8.6s
Top speed175 km/h175 km/h175 km/h175 km/h175 km/h——
Body
L × W × H4,620 × 1,860 × 1,630 mm4,620 × 1,860 × 1,630 mm4,620 × 1,860 × 1,630 mm4,620 × 1,860 × 1,630 mm4,620 × 1,860 × 1,630 mm4,620 × 1,860 × 1,630 mm4,620 × 1,860 × 1,630 mm
Wheelbase2,770 mm2,770 mm2,770 mm2,770 mm2,770 mm2,770 mm2,770 mm
Seats5555555
Kerb weight1,720 kg1,720 kg1,720 kg1,780 kg1,780 kg——

Figures come from the makers' spec sheets and public data; ranges are official test-cycle figures. Export versions can differ from the China model — the formal quote and the car itself decide. Sources: [1]

Export & buying

Export price FOB (USD)
$16,700
Reference price; the final quote decides
Steering
LHD / RHD
Maker's right-hand-drive version available

Sold in

ChinaUKEUAustraliaSoutheast Asia

power and 0–100 are UK figures. In some markets it is called the Song Pro.

Head unit and connectivity

Version
China-market version; the quote is for this version
Overseas version
Sold officially by the maker in UK, EU, Australia, Southeast Asia

Head-unit language, connected features abroad and whether we can supply the overseas version: confirmed when you ask.

Buying a car across borders involves approval, registration, duty and shipping. The export estimate below gives reference prices for your country; after your inquiry we send the formal quote; the signed contract decides.

Export price estimate

USD · for private buyers and dealers
ConditionalExport to Nigeria

Possible with conditions: needs per-car approval

  • This country's rules are confirmed by a customs broker in the formal quote.
Registration
Per-car approvalSONCAP conformity assessment, now upgraded to VehCAP: new and used vehicles must be certified in the exporting country before shipment — 'no certification, no entry'; otherwise clearance is refused or the car seized.
Emissions
To be confirmed
Local charging standard
DC CCS2 · AC Type 2Whether GB/T is common there is to be confirmed; an adapter may be needed.
Head unit
China-market head units are Chinese-first with China-only online services; ask about English UI and local maps.
Registration, emissions and charging info is from public sources, not yet checked by a broker · Sources
FOB
$16,700
At Chinese port
CIF
$18,900
Lagos
Landed est.
$28,600+
Incl. taxes

Some duties are to be confirmed, so the landed figure is a minimum (+).

See the breakdown

1 · FOB

Export price (FOB China, incl. export formalities)
$16,700

2 · CIF · transit 35–50 days

Freight · RoRo · West AfricaIncludes a $100 dangerous-goods surcharge for battery cars (electric, plug-in hybrid, range extender); the forwarder's quote decides
$2,100
Marine insurance 0.3%
$62

3 · Destination taxes & clearance (estimate)

Import duty 35%
$6,615
Surcharges (CISS, ETLS etc.)
To be confirmed
VAT / GST 7.5%
$1,914
Local clearance, port & broker (rough)
$1,200

Rate USD 1 = CNY 6.72 (2026-10-06). Duty on CIF, excise on CIF + duty, VAT on CIF + duty + excise + other levies.

From 2026 battery-electric cars are exempt from import duty and VAT (electrive, 11 Aug 2026); sources conflict on plug-in hybrids and range extenders, which are still shown at the normal rates — to be confirmed.

Petrol cars, plug-in hybrids and range extenders: duty + levy about 35% in total (to be confirmed); right-hand drive banned; used cars up to 15 years old.

Rates and rules to be confirmed

Reference prices; the final quote decides. Prices, duties and taxes are estimates — the formal quote, the signed contract and the destination's customs decide. Not a quote or legal advice.

Exports go through a Chinese export company (export agency, named in the contract), which handles the export licence, customs, inspection and shipping. Since 2026 pure-electric passenger cars need a Chinese export licence.

What's included · payment · delivery · documents · warranty
FOB (at the Chinese port)
Includes: The car, Chinese export formalities (inspection, port handling, export agency) and the CRAVEUO service fee, up to loading on board.
Excludes: Ocean freight, insurance, destination duties and taxes, clearance, registration.
CIF (to your port)
Includes: FOB + ocean freight (EV dangerous-goods surcharge included) + cargo insurance (110% cover).
Excludes: Destination duty, VAT, clearance, port collection, inland transport, approval work and registration.
Landed estimate (incl. taxes)
Includes: CIF + destination duty, excise, VAT/GST and a rough local clearance fee.
Excludes: Registration, inland transport, approval or conversion costs; rates not yet checked by a broker.
Payment
No payment on this website and nothing before the contract is signed. Pay only the company account on the proforma invoice — we never change bank details by email or chat.
Delivery
Shipment about 30–45 days after the contract and the payment it sets (export licence, sailing schedule and EV dangerous-goods space permitting), plus the sea transit.
Documents
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, insurance policy (CIF); the export partner handles the export licence and customs. Used cars also come with the deregistration certificate and inspection report, EVs with a battery health (SOH) report.
Warranty
Warranty terms are agreed in each contract. The maker's warranty may not apply in your country; we tell you which case applies before you sign.

Brand names and logos only identify the models and belong to their owners; CRAVEUO is not affiliated with or authorised by these brands and is not their official dealer.

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Ask first; we sign a contract and you pay once the car and total price are confirmed — no online payment. Private buyers welcome: we arrange shipping, and can recommend a local customs broker at your port.

The story behind the name

Like the Seal and Dolphin, the Sealion belongs to BYD's 'Ocean' series. in January 2026 it reached the UK as the Sealion 5 DM-i.

Source

Car pictures come from the makers' public materials and are for reference only; paint, wheels and equipment follow the actual car and the formal quote. Brand names and logos only identify the models and belong to their owners; CRAVEUO is not affiliated with or authorised by these brands and is not their official dealer.

Key facts

  • Body type

    SUV, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), 4,620 x 1,860 x 1,630 mm; DM-i boot 650 L (CarNewsChina, 2026-04-20)

  • Powertrain

    Fifth-generation DM-i: 1.5 L naturally aspirated engine 74 kW plus a 120 kW motor; 3.1 L/100 km fuel consumption (CarNewsChina, 2026-04-20)

  • Battery and CLTC range

    26.628 or 34.275 kWh battery; 220 or 305 km CLTC electric range; up to 2,105 km combined (CarNewsChina, 2026-04-20; BYD China site, 2026-10-28)

  • Seats and steering wheel

    5 seats. Left-hand drive as standard; a right-hand-drive version is available - ask us before you order (CRAVEUO model page, 2026-10-28)

  • China guide price

    Sealion 05 DM-i RMB 97,900-139,900; entry 220 Starter RMB 97,900 (BYD China site, 2026-10-28; CarNewsChina, 2026-04-20)

  • Charging standard

    China-market cars use GB/T; the CRAVEUO page quotes CCS2 (DC) and Type 2 (AC) for some export destinations. Check your market's connector and adapter (CRAVEUO model page, 2026-10-28; Akyga, 2025-08-27)

  • Export status

    New BYD cars are exported through BYD's own authorised export companies — ask us to check availability for your country. Supply is confirmed per order; no delivery date is promised in advance.

Sources (checked 2026-10-28)
  1. cms-api.byd.com/car/byd/cn/goodsListForSearch — BYD China official site data feed: current China guide price range (CNY) and listed CLTC / fuel figures per model
  2. carnewschina.com/2026/04/20/byd-sealion-05-launched-in-china-with-dm-i-version-offering-305-km-of-ev-range — 2026 Sealion 05 DM-i launch: from RMB 97,900, 26.628 / 34.275 kWh, 220-305 km CLTC, 74 kW engine + 120 kW motor, 3.1 L/100 km, 4,620 x 1,860 x 1,630 mm, 650 L boot (reported 2026-04-20)
  3. akyga.com/news-list/93-how-to-charge-chinese-electric-cars-in-europe-gb-t-adapters-for-type-2-and-ccs2.html — GB/T is the EV charging standard used in China for AC and DC; adapters exist (Akyga, 2025-08-27)

Figures are from the sources listed, checked 2026-10-28, and may change. CRAVEUO EV Export is an independent company, not affiliated with or authorized by BYD.

How to buy the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i from China

  1. Choose the version and colour.
  2. A licensed Chinese exporter sends you a written quote.
  3. Sign the contract; you pay only after signing.
  4. Inspect the car, or see it on a video call, before it ships.
  5. It ships by RoRo or container and is delivered to you (DAP); a local customs agent clears it.

Buying the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i in Nigeria

The BYD Sealion 05 DM-i can be shipped to Nigeria; the delivered estimate is on our Nigeria page.

How we help
Quote from a licensed exporter, delivered to your door (DAP)
Steering and charging there
left-hand-drive · DC CCS2 · AC Type 2
Duty and VAT
Duty 35% · VAT 7.5% — public sources, not yet checked by a broker
Shipping time
About 35–50 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus clearance

Nigeria · Nigeria import guide

Buying the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i in Ghana

The BYD Sealion 05 DM-i can be shipped to Ghana; the delivered estimate is on our Ghana page.

How we help
Quote from a licensed exporter, delivered to your door (DAP)
Steering and charging there
left-hand-drive
Shipping time
About 35–50 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus clearance

Ghana

Buying the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i in Iraq

The BYD Sealion 05 DM-i can be shipped to Iraq; the delivered estimate is on our Iraq page.

How we help
Quote from a licensed exporter, delivered to your door (DAP)
Steering and charging there
left-hand-drive
Shipping time
About 15–25 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus clearance

Iraq

In the EU or the UK? We only export to private buyers for their own use, not to dealers. A China-market car needs individual approval (IVA) in your country before it can be registered — cost and time vary by country; EU import duty is 10%, plus your country's VAT. If a model can't get approval, we tell you straight away.

BYD Sealion 05 DM-i vs Chery Fengyun T8 (Fulwin T8), Deepal S05 or Jetour Shanhai L7

About CRAVEUO EV Export. CRAVEUO EV Export helps buyers outside China buy Chinese electric cars. Cars are exported by licensed Chinese export companies named in the contract; nothing is paid before the contract is signed. Ask us on this page, on WhatsApp or by e-mail.

Who runs CRAVEUO

Registered name
厦门海立信贸易有限公司
English name
Xiamen Halcyon Trading Co., Ltd.
Address
2F-1, No. 585-5 Tieshan Road, Jimei District, Xiamen, Fujian, China
Unified Social Credit Code
91350211MAKRGFCF59

Each order's formal quote and contract come from the licensed Chinese export company named in it; before you sign, we send you its business licence and export credentials to check.

BYD Sealion 05 DM-i buyer questions

What is the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i price in China?

BYD's China site lists the Sealion 05 DM-i at RMB 97,900-139,900; the entry 220 Starter is RMB 97,900 (BYD China site, 2026-10-28; CarNewsChina, 2026-04-20).

What is the electric range of the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i?

The DM-i offers 220 km or 305 km of CLTC pure-electric range, with a 26.628 or 34.275 kWh battery, and up to 2,105 km combined range (CarNewsChina, 2026-04-20). CLTC is the China test cycle and usually reads higher than WLTP.

What are the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i specifications?

The SUV is 4,620 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,630 mm high, with a 650 L boot. Power comes from a 74 kW 1.5 L engine and a 120 kW motor (CarNewsChina, 2026-04-20). Overseas specifications can differ from the China model, so ask us which version you would receive.

Which charging connector does the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i use?

China-market cars use the GB/T standard (Akyga, 2025-08-27). The CRAVEUO page quotes CCS2 (DC) and Type 2 (AC) for some export destinations (CRAVEUO model page, 2026-10-28). Tell us your country and we will check which connector your version would have.

Can I import the BYD Sealion 05 into my country?

New BYD cars are exported through BYD's own authorised export companies. Send us your country and we will check availability and which specification you would receive. Supply is confirmed per order; no delivery date is promised in advance.

Can I import the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i into Nigeria?

Yes. Nigeria registers left-hand-drive cars, and the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i can be exported there through a licensed Chinese exporter. Duty, taxes and the papers you need are on our Nigeria page.

How long does shipping the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i to Nigeria take?

About 35–50 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus a few days for customs clearance.

Can I import the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i into Ghana?

Yes. Ghana registers left-hand-drive cars, and the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i can be exported there through a licensed Chinese exporter. Duty, taxes and the papers you need are on our Ghana page.

How long does shipping the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i to Ghana take?

About 35–50 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus a few days for customs clearance.

Can I import the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i into Iraq?

Yes. Iraq registers left-hand-drive cars, and the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i can be exported there through a licensed Chinese exporter. Duty, taxes and the papers you need are on our Iraq page.

How long does shipping the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i to Iraq take?

About 15–25 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus a few days for customs clearance.

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