BYD has officially unveiled the Sealion 5 EV, the brand’s eighth all-electric SUV. The Sealion 5 EV is built on an all-new technology platform and will be available in two versions, both of which are equipped with BYD’s God’s Eye C ADAS system as standard.
- Sealion 5 EV debuts as new entry-level all-electric model in the BYD Sealion range
- Both variants of the SUV come with BYD’s God’s Eye C ADAS system as standard
- It offers rear-wheel drive and up to 214hp and 520km of claimed range
BYD Sealion 5 EV exterior design
BYD already sells a Sealion 5 plug-in hybrid in some overseas markets, but the EV iteration features completely different styling and dimensions despite carrying the same name. Up front, the Sealion 5 EV gets a connected LED headlight setup that resembles the Atto 3. An array of cameras and sensors populate the bumper, and lower down, there’s a wide air dam with a silver skidplate and body-coloured shroud, flanked by inward-leaning vertical air intakes on both sides.
Thick plastic cladding with body-coloured inserts and a downward crease can be seen on the side of the Sealion 5 EV, with the wheels sporting a black-and-silver finish. A portion of the D-pillar is blacked-out to create a floating roof effect, and at the rear, the Sealion 5 EV notably gets a long rectangular light bar with a smoked effect, illuminated BYD logo, and a roof spoiler.
Sealion 5 EV wheelbase is longer than PHEV counterpart
Dimensionally, the all-electric SUV measures 4,520mm long, 1,860mm wide, and 1,630mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,720mm. Compared to its plug-in hybrid counterpart, the Sealion 5 EV is smaller overall but has an 8mm longer wheelbase. The two versions of the Sealion 5 EV also weigh 1,780kg and 1,670kg respectively.
BYD Sealion 5 EV battery and range
Up to 60.9kWh and 520km claimed range
The Sealion 5 EV sports a rear-wheel drive, single motor layout with a “class-leading” turning radius. Two battery pack options will be available for the Sealion 5 EV – 50kWh and 60.9kWh.
The larger pack likely corresponds to the version that weighs 1,780kg, offering 214hp and a 520km claimed range. Meanwhile, the 50kWh variant produces 188hp and can achieve a claimed range of 430km. Both Sealion 5 EV variants have an electronically capped top speed of 180kph.
BYD Sealion 5 EV launch details
BYD has confirmed that the Sealion 5 EV will launch on March 25 in China, but an India launch is currently unconfirmed. As of last year, BYD was considering a Creta EV rival in the Rs 20 lakh price range for India, but the Atto 2 is a likelier option than the Sealion 5 EV for the same.
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