Domestic BYD Seal 05 DM-i to be launched in Thailand in August
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- Jul 10,2025
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BYD Thailand announced plans to start deliveries of the locally assembled BYD Seal 05 DM-i (known as Chaser 05 or Destroyer 05 in China) in early August
BYD Thailand announced plans to start deliveries of the locally assembled BYD Seal 05 DM-i (known as Chaser 05 or Destroyer 05 in China) in early August, marking its entry into the Thai automotive market. The move marks a step forward for BYD as it launches Thailand's first B-segment plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
The Seal 05 DM-i will be produced at BYD's Rayong plant, which recently celebrated a major milestone: the delivery of its 90,000th new energy vehicle.
The BYD Rayong plant covers an area of 948,000 square meters and has an investment of approximately 35 billion baht (US$1 billion). The plant has an annual production capacity of 150,000 vehicles and includes four main processes for vehicle manufacturing and a parts plant. Currently, three BYD models are undergoing localized production.
The BYD Seal 05 DM-i is a rebadged version of the Star Destroyer 05, adopting the latest design language of BYD's marine series. It is 4780 mm long, 1837 mm wide, 1515 mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2718 mm.
A highlight of the Seal 05 DM-i is its BYD DM-i 5.0 PHEV system. The system combines a 1.5-liter engine with a maximum power of 99 horsepower (74 kW) and a permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 161 horsepower (120 kW). It will be equipped with 7.68 kWh and 15.898 kWh LFP battery packs, providing a pure electric range of 43 km and 90 km respectively. The car has an impressive fuel consumption of as low as 2.95L/100km, and a comprehensive range of 2000 km with a full tank and after charging.
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