Chinese new-energy technology company BYD says it will launch its Sealion 5 plug-in hybrid SUV in South Africa in November.
This follows the recent launch of Dolphin Surf , billed as South Africa's most affordable electric vehicle. Other BYD models in the local market include Sealion 6, Sealion 7, Shark 6 and Seal.
BYD Sealion 5 set for South Africa launchLike several other models, Sealion 5 features BYD's DM-i Dual-Mode Intelligent system, an electric-first hybrid platform that prioritises efficiency and drastically lowers fuel consumption, the company said in a statement on Thursday 30 October.