BYD launches Sealion 5 DM-i, family SUV equipped with Super Hybrid technology
BYD introduced the Sealion 5 DM-i, a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV, to the Polish market starting June 2026. The vehicle combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor delivering 212 horsepower system output, achieving CO₂ emissions of 48 g/km and fuel consumption of 2.1 litres per 100 kilometres.
The Sealion 5 DM-i represents BYD's expanded European lineup with a model balancing practicality and economic efficiency. The vehicle accommodates five passengers with a 463-litre boot and enhanced comfort via front seat heating and an electrically adjustable steering wheel. The interior features a 12.8-inch touchscreen supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an 8.8-inch LCD instrument cluster, and vegan leather upholstery on seats and steering wheel.
The vehicle uses an 18.3 kWh battery in the Design version, providing a 86-kilometre all-electric driving range. Battery charging occurs via an onboard 3.3 kW charger. The vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds, with the petrol engine achieving 43-percent thermal efficiency, positioning it among the world's most efficient mass-produced internal combustion engines. Fuel consumption averages 2.1 litres per 100 kilometres.
Additional features include Vehicle-to-Load technology enabling external device power supply from the vehicle's battery. The model launches in four body colour options: Atlantis Blue as standard, with Obsidian Black, Time Grey, and Polar White available for a 3,900 Polish zloty premium.
Editorial takeaway
BYD introduced the Sealion 5 DM-i, a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV, to the Polish market starting June 2026. The vehicle combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor delivering 212 horsepower system output, achieving CO₂ emissions of 48 g/km and fuel consumption of 2.1 litres per 100 kilometres.
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