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BYD Sealion 5

China flagChina

Approx. $26,704 USD

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Plug-in Hybrid Compact SUV

2024–present

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U.S. FMVSS certifiedNo
U.S. EPA certifiedNo
25-year rule eligibleNo

The Sealion 5 (Sealion 05 DM-i in China) plug-in hybrid is built in China. China-made EVs face a 100% Section 301 tariff on top of the 2.5% base duty (since Sep 27, 2024), and the Commerce Department's connected-vehicle rule bars software from China-linked automakers starting with model year 2027. The 100% rate covers plug-in hybrids as well as full EVs. BYD sells no passenger cars in the US.

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Specifications

Drivetrain

Drivetrain
FWD
Powertrain
Plug-in hybrid: 1.5L petrol + electric motor

General

Body Style
Compact SUV
Market Type
Australia (price shown), UK

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