BYD Sealion 5 price in South Africa
Plug-in hybrid From R512 900. 2 derivatives on sale. The world's biggest maker of electrified cars. BYD sells only EVs and plug-in hybrids (DM-i) in SA.
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| Derivative | Price | Type | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort DM-i | R512 900 cars.co.za 17 Oct 2026 | Plug-in hybrid | 52 km |
| Dynamic DM-i | R573 900 cars.co.za 17 Oct 2026 | Plug-in hybrid | 52 km |
Warranty: 5 yr / 100 000 km vehicle, 8 yr / 200 000 km battery. Launched in SA: 04 Dec 2025. Specs: cars.co.za new-car specs. Blank means we couldn't find a published figure.
What will it cost me a month?
Default petrol is 95 inland, 07 Oct 2026 (gov.za). Electricity defaults to R3.60/kWh; we add 10% for charging losses. Real-world use is usually higher than claimed figures.
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Price history
| Car | Was | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYD Sealion 5 Dynamic DM-i | R569 900 | R573 900 | +R4 000 |
| BYD Sealion 5 Comfort DM-i | R509 900 | R512 900 | +R3 000 |
| BYD Sealion 5 Comfort DM-i | R499 900 | R509 900 | +R10 000 |
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