Entity Snapshot

The BYD Seal 05 MD I is a sedan PHEV from BYD, listed from $11,210 ex-factory. CLTC range is 120 km from a 15.87 kWh pack with 120 kW of drive power. Catalogued as a structured product record: trim, battery, range, drive power, and reference price.

Trim / version	Standard (base)
Battery	LFP (Blade) · 15.87 kWh
Range (CLTC / WLTP)	120 km / N/A
Drive power	120 kW
Fast charge (30–80%)	N/A
Reference price	≈ $11,210 (ex-factory reference)

Powertrain

Drive layout	FWD
Motor type	PMSM (single motor)
Motor model	N/A
Motor power	120 kW
Torque	210 Nm
0–100 km/h	7.6 s
Top speed	180 km/h

Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.

Dimensions & Logistics

Length	4780 mm
Width	1837 mm
Height	1515 mm
Wheelbase	2718 mm
Curb weight	1580 kg
Gross weight	N/A
Ground clearance	N/A
Trunk capacity	N/A

Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)

Outer volume (L×W×H): 13.30 m³
Length grade: compact–midsize
40HQ units (rack/crate): 2 units estimate

Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.

Technology

Battery type	LFP (Blade)
Battery thermal management	Liquid cooling
Heat pump	N/A
Charging interface	GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic)
Charging adapter (export)	Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging
Front suspension	MacPherson strut
Rear suspension	Multi-link
Brakes	Front ventilated disc / rear disc
Drag coefficient (Cd)	N/A
Drive architecture	FWD
Motor type	PMSM (single motor)
Infotainment language	Chinese / English
Network bands	N/A

Technology fields are recorded verbatim from the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer has not published a value. Linked terms open the glossary or the relevant explainer.

Market Compliance & Export Profile

HS code	870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles
Certification notes	EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate.

Export notes

Landed-cost, import-duty, and per-market pricing data for this model lives on electricvehiclehub.net — see the full export profile there.

Data Sources & Verification

Source data

✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
✓ Battery chemistry, drive architecture & charging interface
✓ Certification & HS code classification

China EV Mart estimate

≈ 40HQ packing (length-graded estimate)
≈ Fields marked N/A where the manufacturer has not published a value

Data source: China EV Mart catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21

Specifications

Brand	BYD
Body type	Sedan
Powertrain	PHEV
Family / nameplate	Seal 05 MD I
Currency	USD
Price basis	China ex-factory reference price
Price (ex-factory)	$11,210
Range (CLTC)	120 km
Battery	15.87 kWh
Battery type	LFP (Blade)
Battery thermal management	Liquid cooling
Drive layout	FWD
Motor type	PMSM (single motor)
Motor power	120 kW
Torque	210 Nm
0-100 km/h	7.6 s
Top speed	180 km/h
Efficiency	13.2 kWh/100km
Length	4780 mm
Width	1837 mm
Height	1515 mm
Wheelbase	2718 mm
Curb weight	1580 kg
Front suspension	MacPherson strut
Rear suspension	Multi-link
Brakes	Front ventilated disc / rear disc
Charging interface	GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic)
Charging adapter (export)	Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging
Infotainment language	Chinese / English
Certification notes	EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate.
HS code	870340
Data tier	Tier 2

Byd Seal 05 MD I (starting at $11,210) is a Sedan from BYD.

Battery: 15.87 kWh
Motor power: 120 kW
0-100 km/h: 7.6 s

Overview

The BYD Seal 05 MD I is a front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid sedan from BYD. On landed cost for this sedan plug-in hybrid, Germany applies the 10% standard tariff with no countervailing duty; meanwhile, the least-costly destination is Qatar, near +42.3% over base ($15,950 landed). It carries 180 km/h top speed, a MacPherson strut front / Multi-link rear suspension layout, and a 7.6-second 0–100 km/h time. Priced from $11,210 ex-factory, the sedan plug-in hybrid falls in the affordable-end tier. As a sedan plug-in hybrid, it is aimed at private buyers and ride-hailing operators seeking low landed cost.

BYD Seal 05 MD I