BYD SEALION 5 DM-i Standard Launched in Thailand at THB 699900

BYD has introduced the Standard variant of the BYD SEALION 5 DM-i plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in Thailand, with an estimated starting price of THB 699,900. The announcement was made on July 13, 2026, and coincided with the delivery of the company's 130,000th new energy vehicle (NEV) in the country. The launch further expands the locally assembled SEALION 5 DM-i lineup and highlights the manufacturer's continued growth in Thailand's electrified vehicle market.

Performance and Battery Specifications

The BYD SEALION 5 DM-i Standard accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds and is equipped with a 13.08 kWh Blade Battery. It delivers an electric-only driving range of up to 80 km, while the combined driving range reaches as much as 1,180 km. The vehicle supports AC Type 2 charging at 3.3 kW, providing charging capability suitable for everyday plug-in hybrid usage.

Powertrain and Vehicle Dimensions

Built locally in Thailand, the BYD SEALION 5 DM-i measures 4,735 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width, and 1,710 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,712 mm. Every variant uses a front-wheel-drive permanent magnet synchronous motor together with a 1.5-liter Xiaoyun engine. The hybrid system produces a combined output of 155 kW and delivers maximum torque of 210 Nm.

BYD SEALION 5 DM-i Variant Comparison

The following table compares the battery capacity, electric driving range, and charging capabilities offered across the currently available BYD SEALION 5 DM-i variants in Thailand.

Additional Variant Details

The Premium and Dynamic versions, introduced earlier, are fitted with an 18.3 kWh battery pack that provides an electric driving range of up to 110 km under the NEDC test cycle. These two variants support both AC Type 2 charging at 3.3 kW and DC CCS2 charging at 18 kW, offering greater charging flexibility compared with the newly launched Standard model while retaining the same core hybrid powertrain configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main specifications of the BYD SEALION 5 DM-i Standard launched in Thailand?
The BYD SEALION 5 DM-i Standard is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle launched in Thailand with an estimated starting price of THB 699,900. It features a 13.08 kWh Blade Battery, delivers up to 80 km of electric driving range and a total range of up to 1,180 km, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds, supports AC Type 2 charging at 3.3 kW, and uses a front-wheel-drive hybrid system combining a permanent magnet synchronous motor with a 1.5-liter Xiaoyun engine producing 155 kW and 210 Nm.