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Side-by-side against up to two other vehicles — same-trim specs, price, and range by standard (CLTC / WLTP / EPA).
Entity Snapshot
The BYD Sealion 05 DM I is a suv PHEV from BYD, listed from $14,480 ex-factory. CLTC range is 115 km from a 12.9 kWh pack with 120 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP (Blade) · 12.9 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 115 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 120 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | N/A |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $14,480 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 120 kW |
| Torque | 210 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 s |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 4726 mm |
| Width | 1880 mm |
| Height | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2712 mm |
| Curb weight | 1670 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 15.28 m³
- Length grade
- compact–midsize
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 2 units estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — includes duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance.
Confidence: Medium (official MSRP and EU duty rates; freight, certification, registration and customs are EV Hub estimates) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
Official rates from EU Reg 2024/2754 and market VAT legislation. Freight, certification, registration and customs figures are EV Hub estimates — confirm with a supplier quote before ordering.
| Base price | $14,480 |
| Standard import duty | $1,448 |
| Countervailing duty | $0 |
| VAT | $3,026 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $25,554 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYD Sealion 05 DM I (this model) | 12.9 kWh | 2712 mm | N/A | $14,480 |
| Chery Fulwin T8 | 18.66 kWh | 2710 mm | N/A | $14,630 |
| Aion N60 | 69.7 kWh | 2775 mm | N/A | $14,830 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Technology Reference
No specific technology term is currently annotated for this model.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | PHEV |
| Body type | SUV |
| Range (CLTC) | 115 km |
| Battery | 12.9 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP (Blade) |
| Motor power | 120 kW |
| Torque | 210 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.3 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
| Length | 4726 mm |
| Width | 1880 mm |
| Height | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2712 mm |
| Curb weight | 1670 kg |
| Efficiency | 13.1 kWh/100km |
Byd Sealion 05 DM I (starting at $14,480) is a SUV from BYD.
- Battery: 12.9 kWh
- Motor power: 120 kW
- 0-100 km/h: 8.3 s
Overview
BYD Sealion 05 DM I is an SUV plug-in hybrid from BYD, in front-wheel-drive form. With a $14,480 ex-factory price, the SUV plug-in hybrid reads as entry-level. Key figures are a CLTC-rated range of 115 km and 12 kWh of capacity. For this SUV plug-in hybrid, the least-costly destination is Qatar, near +33.9% over base ($19,384 landed) — Germany levies only the 10% standard tariff. In the SUV plug-in hybrid segment, it serves family and fleet buyers seeking low landed cost.
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