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BYD Sealion 5 Plug-in hybrid
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Sealion 5

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The BYD Sealion 5 is a plug-in hybrid. It has a 13 kWh battery, 156 kW of power with 300 Nm of torque, and front-wheel drive. It can drive about 52 km on electricity alone. It charges at up to 3.3 kW on an AC charger. 0–100 km/h takes about 8.3 seconds and top speed is 170 km/h.

Specifications

13kWh
Battery
52km
Electric range
156kW
Power
300Nm
Torque
8.3s
0–100 km/h
170km/h
Top speed
3.3kW
AC charging
FWD
Drivetrain
Compiled from carmag.co.za, 4x4afrika.com, go-electra.com, checked 2026-10-31. Figures differ between versions and years, so confirm with the seller or dealer.

What it costs to charge

Home
R3.50 per kWh
R51
full charge (13 kWh)
Public AC
R5.88 per kWh
R85
full charge (13 kWh)
Estimates from 0 to 100% including about 10% charging losses, at typical South African rates. Your own tariff and driving will differ.

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