What is a Hybrid Car?

Hybrid cars (HEV) are often referred as self-charging hybrid cars. They combine an internal combustion engine with an electric motor and battery to power the car. A Hybrid electric vehicle can't be plugged in to charge. Instead, the battery charges in decelerating, stopping or coasting phases.

How do Hybrid cars work?

It's simple really. Along with a petrol or diesel engine, hybrid cars (HEV) have an electric motor powered by a small but effective battery. The electric motor in a hybrid electric vehicle assists the engine for improved fuel efficiency.

What's it like to drive a Hybrid car?

A hybrid drives like a traditional combustion engine car but with a few bonuses. It’s a lot quieter for a start and you systematically benefit from the convenience of clutch-less drive with either an automatic or dual-clutch auto transmission.

What does Hybrid mean?

A hybrid electric vehicle combines two different types of power: electricity and petrol. Hybrid cars regenerate energy through the braking system to power the battery. The engine and battery tend to help each other out. They can work together or separately.

What are E-Hybrid cars?

E-Hybrid cars are plug-in hybrid vehicles. We don't use this terminology in our range of plug-in hybrid vehicles.

What is a Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)?

PHEV is the abbreviation for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle. This type of hybrid electric car runs on electricity as well as petrol or diesel. A Plug-In Hybrid is perfect for those who want to travel further in electric mode. It’s got a bigger battery than a Hybrid and can give you a 30-mile plus electric range. When that electric range is depleted, the car automatically switches to Hybrid mode. The battery can be recharged from an external outlet, which enables them to run solely on electric power for longer.

What is the meaning of PHEV?

PHEV is the abbreviation for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle. This type of hybrid electric car runs on electricity as well as petrol or diesel. PHEVs have a large battery that can be recharged from an external outlet, which enables them to run solely on electric power for longer.

How does a Plug-In Hybrid work?

A Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV) works in a similar way to a standard Hybrid – there is a petrol engine combined with an electric motor and a battery however, in a Plug-in Hybrid, the battery is much larger than in a Hybrid and it is rechargeable from an external outlet. This means the car is able to travel around 30-40 miles (depending on the model) on battery power alone – more than enough for the average daily commute – but it can also call on the petrol engine for longer trips. Like a Hybrid, the battery can be charged whilst driving, but for the full benefit, you will need to plug in. Charging PHEV cars should take less than three hours. Put this all together and you can enjoy miles of low-cost, all-electric driving while still having a petrol engine for those rare long distance trips. Perfect.

What's it like to drive a Plug-In Hybrid car?

Relaxing and rather fun, actually. When running on battery power, PHEVs are very responsive, because unlike combustion engines, electric motors produce maximum torque at any rpm. Acceleration is brisk. We expect most charging to be done at home or at work but If you want to top up on the go, there is a vast and fast-expanding number of stations accessible across the UK. When the battery level is too low to propel the car in electric-only mode, the combustion engine kicks in and works with the battery as a supporting element - just like a regular, self-charging hybrid.

What's the difference between Hybrid vs Plug-In Hybrid car?

The main difference between hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars is that plug-in hybrids have a larger batteries than hybrids and that this battery is rechargeable from an external outlet. This enables plug-in hybrid cars to run on electric power alone for much longer distances than hybrids.

What's the difference between MHEV vs PHEV?

A Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) uses a 48V battery and electric motor to increase the efficiency of its internal combustion engine (ICE). Unlike a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), an MHEV cannot run solely on electric power, although its combustion engine shuts off during braking, coasting and stopping.

What is a Plug-In Hybrid SUV?

A Plug-In Hybrid SUV is a passenger car with increased ground clearance. It uses a hybrid system, which battery is rechargeable from an external source. Our Plug-In Hybrid SUV range includes popular models like Niro PHEV and Sportage PHEV.

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1.5 12.96kwh Comfort Suv 5dr Petrol Plug In Hybrid CVT Auto

This Byd Sealion 5 available from Drayton Motors Bolton BYD has a 1.5 litre Plug In Hybrid engine, Automatic Gearbox and finished in the colour Black.

Price £25,991

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1.5 Plug In Hybrid
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22 g/km
282.0mpg
38 mi
2,598 mi

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Sealion 5

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Key Detail

Essential information about this Sealion 5.

2,598 mi
Current odometer mileage reading.
ME75WUU 2026
This Sealion 5 was first registered in February 2026.
Automatic
Automatic transmission.
1.5l Plug In Hybrid
The 1498cc engine produces 90lbs of torque.
BLACK
This vehicle is finished in BLACK

Power 212ps

Engine Power in PS (Pferdestrke)
CO2 22 g/km

Carbon dioxide emissions (grams per kilometre) WLTP CO2: N/A g/km
Range 38 miles

Miles on a full charge
Economy 282.0 mpg

Combined miles per gallon
Max Speed 106 mph

Maximum vehicle speed in MPH (miles per hour).

Features

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Interior Rain Sensitive Wipers
Drivers Assistance Adaptive Cruise Control
Safety and Security Keyless Central Locking
Safety and Security Emergency Brake Assistance
Drivers Assistance Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Safety and Security Isofix
Audio and Communications Touch Screen Display
Safety and Security Lane Keeping System
Safety and Security Lane Departure Warning

Audio and Communications

12.8in Electric Rotatable Touchscreen
12V Power Output
6 Speakers
8.8in TFT Full LCD Instrument Panel
Apple Carplay - Android Auto
Cloud Service - BYD App
DAB Plus and FM
Emergency Call
Front USB Ports - 1x 60W Type C - 1x 18W Type C
Onboard 4G Connectivity
Rear USB Ports - 1 x 18W Type C - 1 x 60W Type C
Exterior

18in Alloy Wheels - Bi-Colour
Aluminium Roof Rail
Exterior Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable - Electrically Folding - Heated
Front Windscreen - UV Protection - Thermal Insulation - Soundproofing
One-Touch Electric Front and Rear Windows with Pinch Protection
Safety and Security

2x Smart Key
Auto Hold
Auto-lock Sytem
Automatic Emergency Braking - AEB
Brake Override System - BOS
Comfort Stop - CST
Controller Deceleration Parking - CDP
Driver Monitoring System - DMS
Drivers Airbag
Electric Parking Brake - EPB
Electronic Brake Distribution - EBD
Emergency Lane Keeping Assist - ELKA
Front Centre Airbag
Front Passengers Airbag with Deactivation Switch
Front Side Airbags
Hill Hold Control - HHC
Hydraulic Boost Brake - HBB
Hydraulic Brake Assistant - HBA
ISOFIX and i-Size - Front Passenger and Outer Rear Seats
Keyless Entry and Keyless Start
Lane Departure Assistant - LDA
Lane Keep Assistance - LKA
Mechanical Child Safety Lock
Outer Rear Seat Belts - Pre-Tensioned
Pre - Tensioned and Force Limiter - Front Seat Belts
Rear Cross Traffic Alert - RCTA and Rear Cross Traffic Brake - RCTB
Rear Middle Seat - Force Limiting Seat Belt
Side Curtain Airbags
Traction Control System - TCS
Vehicle Dynamics Control - VDC
Performance

3.3kW On-Board Charger (OBC)
Intelligent Speed Limit Control - ISLC
Vehicle To Load Function

Drivers Assistance

Adaptive Cruise Control - ACC and Intelligent Cruise Control - ICC
Blind Spot Detection - BSD
Door Opening Warning - DOW
Driving Modes - Eco - Normal - Sport - Snow
Forward Collision Warning - FCW
Intelligent Voice Control - HI-BYD
Lane Departure Prevention - LDP
Lane Departure Warning - LDW
Parking Radars - Rear
Rear Collision Warning - RCW
Traffic Sign Recognition - TSR
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System - TPMS
Interior

Automatic Rain-Sensing Boneless Wipers
Boot Parcel Shelf
Driver Seat - Electrically Adjustable - 6 Ways
Driver Seat with Integrated Headrest
Front Centre Armrest
Front Passenger Seat - Electrically Adjustable - 4 Ways
Front Passenger Seat with Integrated Headrest
Front Seat Footlights
Front Seats Sun Visors with Illuminated Mirror
LED Front Door Lights
LED Front Reading Lights
LED Rear Side Reading Lights
Manual-Dimming Rear View Mirror
PM2.5 Filter
Rear Air Vents
Rear Armrest - 2 Cupholders
Rear Seats - Manually Adjustable Headrest
Split Folding Rear Seats - 40-60
Trunk Light
Vegan Leather Multi-function Steering Wheel
Illumination

Exterior Mirror Footlight
Follow Me Home Headlights
LED Daytime Running Lights
LED Headlights - Automatic On - Off
LED Taillights

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Dimensions

Length4,738 mm

Height1,710 mm

Width2,063 mm
Weights & Capacities

Number of Seats5

Gross Vehicle Weight2,134 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity52 litres

Boot Capacity (Seats Up / Down)463 l / 1,410 l

Kerb Weight1,724 kg
Performance

Engine Power ps / bhp212 ps / 209.0 bhp

Engine CC1498

0-62 mph~

Top Speed106 mph

Torque lbs / nm90 lbs / 122 nm