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BYD to launch Sealion 5 PHEV in South Africa | SA News

30 October 2025 by Guest

BYD to launch Sealion 5 PHEV in South AfricaJust weeks after announcing that it plans to launch a nationwide, high-speed electric vehicle charging network in South Africa, China’s largest car maker by sales, BYD, has announced it will launch another plug-in hybrid EV in the local market.

The BYD Sealion 5 is a plug-in hybrid compact crossover SUV that pairs a 1.5l petrol engine with an electric motor via BYD’s DM-i 5.0 hybrid system (front-wheel drive) and uses the brand’s Blade LFP battery technology.

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In international markets, the vehicle – which is positioned below the Sealion 6 PHEV – will offer electric-only range of about 75km from its 12.9 kWh battery, or 115km…

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