| THE AYALA WAY

Vol 6 No 65 · 24 Jun 2025

“The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i delivers exceptional value—combining advanced technology, everyday functionality, and a size advantage that’s perfect for first-time buyers. As more Filipinos adopt electrified mobility, the Sealion 5 DM-i will serve as the gateway to BYD and ACMobility’s vision of a greener Philippines.”

BOB PALANCA
BYD Cars Philippines Managing Director

IMAGINE IT BETTER

The new BYD Sealion 5 DM-i: Drive more

BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, has officially launched the new BYD Sealion 5 DM-i, an electrified subcompact crossover that delivers efficient electrified performance and all-around practicality, redefining mobility for today’s drivers.

Following the successful launches of the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i, the BYD Seal 5 DM-i, and the BYD Shark 6 DMO, the introduction of the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i expands BYD’s electrified vehicle offerings in the Philippines across different market segments. This bold subcompact SUV is poised to redefine entry-level mobility by combining cutting edge electrified technology with practical design and affordability. With selectable Economy, Normal, and Sport modes, the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i has a total driving range of more than 1,000 kilometers.

The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i has a starting price of P1,248,000. There is also a low downpayment option of P88,000. And for cash buyers, the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i is made even more accessible with an introductory cash price of P1,198,000.

For more info, visit www.bydcarsphilippines.com, or the BYD Cars Philippines Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube social media accounts.

In a recent efficiency run supervised by the Automobile Association Philippines, the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i completed a total distance of 1,409.7 km on the famed Luzon Loop with only a full charge of the BYD Blade Battery and a full tank of fuel, reaching as far north as Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.

BYD Philippines General Manager Lovelyn Labrador, ACMobility CEO Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, BYD Philippines Country Head Adam Hu, and BYD Cars Philippines Managing Director Bob Palanca at the launch of the new BYD Sealion 5 DM-i on June 20 at Alabang Town Center

The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i features an innovative blend of style, practicality, and tech engineered for modern drivers who expect more from their everyday subcompact SUV.