BYD Sealion 05 DM-i 2026
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Sealion 05 DM-i

BYD's cheapest PHEV SUV — over 1,000 km of range

Sealion 05 DM-i: a family SUV on the DM-i hybrid system — an 18.3 kWh pack good for 85 km EV (WLTP) and over 1,000 km combined with the petrol tank. Sold in the Gulf in international spec (3.3 kW AC charging only) in KSA and the UAE from AED 89,900.

670
PLANNED KM
210
HP
8.1s
0-100
TBA
kW DC

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Availability and regional dealers

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Your market

Oman

Available in your market

This model has confirmed market availability.

Confirmed markets

Saudi Arabia

Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility

UAE

Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility

Kuwait

BYD Alghanim (Alghanim Industries)

Oman

Saud Bahwan Group

Egypt

Mansour Group (ManDream)

BYD Sealion 05 DM-i 2026

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Through members' eyes

BYD Sealion 05 DM-i, as people actually see it

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Technical Specs

Official range
791 كم
Real Range (Gulf-tested)
670 كم
Power
210 HP
Torque
300 Nm
0-100 km/h
8.1 s
Top Speed
170 km/h
Battery Capacity
18.3 kWh
DC Fast Charging
TBA
AC Charging
3 kW
Fast-charge time (1080%)
TBA
Price reference for comparison
Approximate price reference
≈ 8,700 OMRto ≈ 11,300 OMR
VerifiedUpdated July 2026

This is an indicative new-model range by market and trim, not the price of a vehicle listed on EV Gulf.

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In the Gulf

Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)

Gulf Pros

  • BYD's cheapest Gulf PHEV — from around KWD 7,500
  • 85 km daily EV + 1,000+ km total — no range anxiety
  • Thermally safe Blade LFP for Gulf summers
  • V2L powers camping and trip appliances

Watch out for

  • No DC fast charging at all — 3.3 kW AC only
  • Nightly home charging is essential — without it the PHEV edge is lost
  • Mild performance (8.3 s) — not for acceleration fans

What sets it apart

Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.

Super DM hybrid tech — electric power first with over 1,000 km of combined range

V2L — power your appliances directly from the car's battery on trips

📖 Complete Owner's Guide for BYD Sealion 05 DM-i

Voice commands matched to the car's actual market and language · Gulf tips · hidden hacks · ADAS · quick tasks.

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دليل الشحن

كل ما تحتاج تعرفه عن شحن BYD Sealion 05 DM-i في الخليج.

شحن منزلي · AC
3 kW
~ 7 ساعة من 0 إلى 100%

Ideal for overnight charging. The right Wallbox power depends on your market's electricity supply.

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تكلفة شحن (تقدير)
≈ 0.572 OMR
شحن كامل منزلياً

An estimate based on home electricity rates in your market. Public charging usually costs more but is much faster.

BYD has not published: DC fast-charging power — we show only what is official.

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نصائح خليجية

تجربة EV في الخليج تختلف — حر، رمضان، رمال، وطرق طويلة. هذه إرشادات عملية عامة، وتبقى تجربة كل موديل الفعلية مرتبطة بنسخته وسوقه.

حرارة الصيف (45-50°C)

فضّل الأوقات الأبرد للشحن، واستخدم التهيئة المسبقة إذا كانت نسختك تدعمها وفق دليل السيارة.

أوقات الصلاة والشحن

اختر محطة متوافقة قرب وجهتك، وتحقق من ساعات الدخول وحالة التشغيل في تطبيق المشغّل قبل الوصول.

رمضان

راقب ازدحام المحطة في تطبيق المشغّل، واختر وقتاً أقل ضغطاً عندما يكون ذلك ممكناً.

الرمل والغبار

افحص منفذ الشحن وفتحات التبريد بعد الغبار، واتبع جدول التنظيف المحدد في دليل سيارتك.

السفر بين الدول

للسفر بين الكويت والسعودية، اعتمد فقط على نقاط شحن متوافقة وموثقة على مسارك، مع محطة بديلة وهامش وصول آمن.

التأمين والصيانة

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Battery health
estimated
100%Excellent

This year's model — the pack is near full capacity.

18.3 kWh
Battery registry — method & reports
The numbers that matter here
A full charge at home≈ 6.5 hOn a 3 kW wallbox — one overnight
The Field · Real-world

Owner experiences

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After-sales

Official agent in your market

Warranty, servicing and parts run through a factory-appointed agent.

Agent in Oman
Saud Bahwan Group

Muscat

Vehicle warranty
6 years or 150,000 km
Battery warranty
8 years or 150,000 km

Source: BYD GCC / BYD UAE aftersales

Your agent & parts in Oman

World Auto Business LLC (Saud Bahwan Group)

Showrooms at Wattayah (flagship), Al Mouj, Mall of Oman; aftersales via Saud Bahwan Group network. bydoman.com.

Warranty: 6 yearsBattery: 8 years / 200,000 km (MEA policy)

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How can you get the BYD Sealion 05 DM-i?

We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.

3
access routes

Observed local availability

Local route observed

Seen in these markets through a dealer or independent channel. Verify the warranty provider before paying.

Independent importer

1 market signal(s)

It may be in stock or inbound at an independent showroom without an official dealer. Warranty there comes from the seller, not guaranteed — exactly what our managed EV Gulf route replaces.

Import via EV Gulf

Inspection + freight + registration

We source it for you through our network of contracted partners: VIN, battery and software checked before shipping, then local registration — one contract, one invoice, instead of coordinating separate parties yourself.

Where have we observed an access route?

Saudi Arabia UAE Kuwait Oman

Independent-market activity we've verified in these markets — an internal signal, not a referral to an outside seller.

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If you buy elsewhere: Request a live video of voice languages, software version, charging port, phone-app activation and OTA, plus a written warranty naming who pays for battery, parts and labour.

Where to buy the Sealion 05 DM-i

BYD dealers in Oman — with official links.

All Gulf dealers & distributors

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