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BYD Sealion 05 EV 520
BYD Sealion 05 EV 520 MY2025
BYD Sealion 05 EV 630
BYD Sealion 05 EV 630 MY2026
Starting price ~$18,200 (China) ~$20,426 (China)
Body type SUV SUV
World premiere Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Monday, April 20, 2026
Delivery start April 2025 May 2026
Model status Discontinued In production
WLTP range
WLTP consumption
WLTP consumption with charging loss
EPA range
EPA consumption
Basic trim CLTC range 520 km (323 miles) 630 km (392 miles)
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition
Top speed 170 kph (106 mph) 180 kph (112 mph)
Peak power 160 kW (217.5 hp / 214.6 bhp) 240 kW (326.3 hp / 321.8 bhp)
Electrical torque output 270 nm (199.3 ft-lb) 340 nm (250.9 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 8.5 s 5.9 s
Drive type RWD RWD
Motor setup One motor rear axle One motor rear axle
Motor technology
Front brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 298 mm (11.73") 298 mm (11.73")
Rear disc diameter 268 mm (10.55") 268 mm (10.55")
Front disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Hold Hold
Lift-up-regen levels Standard / Strong Standard / Strong
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (Standard) 1 (Standard)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Torsion beam Torsion beam
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance 175 mm (6.89") 175 mm (6.89")
Length 4520 mm (178.0") 4620 mm (181.9")
Height 1630 mm (64.2") 1630 mm (64.2")
Width excluding mirrors 1860 mm (73.2") 1860 mm (73.2")
Width including mirrors 2030 mm (79.9") 2030 mm (79.9")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.29 / Unknown 0.29 / Unknown
Wheelbase 2720 mm (107.1") 2770 mm (109.1")
Turning circle 10.7 meter (421.3") 10.7 meter (421.3")
Curb weight 1780 kg (3924.2 lbs) 1870 kg (4122.6 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) kg ( lbs) kg ( lbs)
Max roof cargo
Maximum load including weight driver
Max trailer weight braked 1500 kg (3306.9 lbs) 1500 kg (3306.9 lbs)
Trunk capacity 600 liter (21.2 cu-ft) 600 liter (21.2 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1460 liter (51.6 cu-ft) 1460 liter (51.6 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and buttons Screen focus with stalks and buttons
Head-up display Not Available Not Available
Voice control Standard feature Standard feature
Gesture control Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display Yes (2 options) 5" 5" Yes (2 options) 5" 5"
Infotainment screen Yes (2 options) 12.8" 15.6" Yes (2 options) 12.8" 15.6"
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Standard feature Standard feature
Android Auto support Standard feature Standard feature
Map provider Here Technologies Here Technologies
Online map updates Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes
Satellite image map No No
Voice controlled Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Not Available Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Standard feature
Cornering lights Not Available Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Not Available Not Available
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Not Available Not Available
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Standard feature Standard feature
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Standard feature Standard feature
Exit warning Not Available Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Not Available Not Available
Ultrasonic sensors
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Front
  • On left wing mirror
  • On right wing mirror
  • Rear center
  • Top center windshield
  • Front
  • On left wing mirror
  • On right wing mirror
  • Rear center
Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
  • Front
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
Lidar sensors N/A N/A
en Sensors.Processors
Battery gross 60.93 kWh 68.54 kWh
Battery net 58 kWh 65 kWh
Cathode Materials LFP LFP
Nominal voltage 400 V 400 V
Battery weight
Pack configuration 126s1p 126s1p
Battery type Cell to Pack Cell to Pack
Battery chemistry LFP LFP
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - BYD Sealion 05 EV 520 Charging curve (click for full size) - BYD Sealion 05 EV 630
Max DC charging 90 kW 156 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 1 h 16 m 46 s 55 m 52 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 45.3 kW 69.8 kW
Charging time 10-100% 1 h 10 m 17 s 51 m 32 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 44.6 kW 68.1 kW
Charging time 10-80% 32 m 38 s 21 m 33 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 74.6 kW 126.7 kW
Charging time 10-90% 41 m 6 s 27 m 16 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 67.7 kW 114.4 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Not Available Not Available
Manual battery heating Not Available Not Available
Interior category Functional Functional
Interior quality Standard Standard
Console design Split level console Split level console
Interior design
Black
Interior colors: Black Blue
Beige & Black
Interior colors: Black Beige
Black
Interior colors: Black Blue
Beige & Black
Interior colors: Black Beige
Storage
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
Seating capacity 5 5
Front seats options 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 6 6
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available Not Available
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Standard passenger seat Standard passenger seat
Memory Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available Not Available
Seat heating Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature Standard feature
Paint colors 4 4
Wheel options 1 1
Wheel size (front/rear) 235/50R18 / 235/50R18
235/50R18 / 235/50R18
Available climate systems 1 1
Climate zones 2-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow 2-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available
Camping mode Not Available Not Available
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Between front seats
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Between front seats
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
Seatbelts
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Middle without pretensioner with load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Middle without pretensioner with load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
Keyless entry Standard feature Standard feature
Keyless go Standard feature Standard feature
Use Phone as key Optional feature Optional feature
Alarm system Standard feature Standard feature
Dash cam Standard feature Standard feature
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available
App name BYD BYD
Change charging target No No
See car location Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes
Open/close windows No No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes
Remote parking No No
Schedule charging Yes Yes
See driving history No No
Trigger horn/lights Yes Yes