EV-Only
Silent pure EV until the battery runs down. Realistic 75-90 km in Gulf summer.
- Best for
- Daily errands — work, school runs, groceries.
- Behaviour
- Engine stays completely off.
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Fangchengbao Bao 5 Standard 125kmOwner's Guide · Fangchengbao
Bao 5 Standard 125km Complete Guide
Body-on-frame DMO off-roader from BYD — 570 hp (official Gulf spec), 3 diff locks, 790 mm wading. Officially named Denza B5 in the Gulf — every 'Leopard 5' in the classifieds is a China-spec gray import.
🔌🔋 Plug-in Hybrid12 commands11 apps6 Gulf tips7 quick tasks10 hacks4 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel 2025 · first launched 2023Reviewed 12 June 2026📖 18 min read
This is a model-family guide; the selected trim's figures come from its car record above. Technical content is temporarily inherited from Fangchengbao Bao 5 (Leopard 5 / Denza B5); verify the model year and software build before using commands.
Overview
Desert-goers who want instant electric torque on sand plus hybrid economy in town. The most serious Chinese rival to the Wrangler/Land Cruiser class, one size down.
- ⚠️ Gulf naming: official = Denza B5 (Al-Futtaim, UAE) · gray import = Leopard 5 with no factory warranty
- 570 hp official (677 hp China-spec) + 760 Nm — 0-100 in 4.8 s
- 3 diff locks (front/center/rear) + 35°/32° approach/departure
- 31.8 kWh Blade LFP — ~100 km WLTC EV + 780 km WLTP combined
- 6 kW V2L — a mobile generator for camping
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Fangchengbao Bao 5 Standard 125km 2025
Range1,200 kmBattery31.8 kWhPower687 HP0–1004.8 s
EV Gulf
Charging
Home · AC
6.6 kW
~5h full charge
6.6 kW AC — full overnight charge from a home wallbox.
Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
100 kW
30–80% in 16 min
Up to 100 kW DC: 30→80% in about 16 min — small battery means fast top-ups in practice.
400V · Connector: CCS2
Cost per charge
0.072 KWD
home, 0–100%
V2L: 6 kW — 6 kW V2L runs a fridge + lights + air fryer at camp. Heads-up: at low SOC the PHEV auto-starts the engine as a generator — keep the exhaust pointed away from tents.
Gulf charging notes
- Golden desert rule: never enter the dunes below 50% battery — full system power (570+ hp) needs SOC. Engage SOC Hold before leaving the city.
- In pure EV mode expect 19.7-23 kWh/100km in Gulf heat — i.e. a realistic 75-90 km electric.
- China-spec imports: confirm the DC port works with Gulf CCS2 stations before buying — some cars need a GB/T adapter.
📍 See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map →
Real-world range calculator
See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.
20°50°
80160
Estimated range
780 km
87% of nominal
Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.
Charging cost calculator
Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.
Electricity rate: 0.002 KWD/kWh
10300
Your yearly cost
1.46 KWD
monthly: 0.12 KWD · daily: 0.004 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
138.153 KWD/yr
−99%
690.763 KWD saved over 5 years — that's more than half a car in some cases.
Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.
Driving Modes
Hybrid Auto (HEV)
DMO blends engine and electric automatically.
- Best for
- Highways and inter-city trips.
- Behaviour
- The 1.5T charges and drives as needed — best overall economy.
SOC Hold
Holds the current SOC, or charges up to a target you set.
- Best for
- THE mode before the desert: set 50%+ while still on tarmac.
- Behaviour
- Engine runs more to preserve charge.
Sand Mode
Sand-specific throttle and traction maps with smarter torque split between axles.
- Best for
- Dunes and sabkha — your default for any desert trip.
- Behaviour
- Allows controlled wheelspin and keeps electric torque instantly on tap.
Rock/Mud + Locks
For slow technical terrain — with center + rear diff locks (front too for the gnarly stuff).
- Best for
- Mountains, wadis, rocky steps.
- Behaviour
- Slow crawling on precise electric torque — smoother than any conventional transfer case.
Fuel
Tank size
85 L
Combined consumption
8 L/100km
after battery depleted
Total range
1200 km
8.9 KWD/tank · 95
- 85L tank ⚠️ + battery = 1,200 km CLTC (China) / 780 km WLTP (UAE official). Real Gulf figures: 6.9-9.5 L/100km mixed.
- Soft sand runs ~12.6 L/100km — never head out without a full tank.
- 95 octane for the 1.5T turbo engine.
Voice Commands
Voice command library — verified members only
Join free and verify your email + phone to unlock every command in Arabic, English and Chinese — with audio playback and saved shortcuts.
Verify once — it unlocks member perks across the whole platform.
Apps & Software
Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.
i99dash
⭐ FeaturedVerifiedTurn your BYD screen into a smart cockpit — Arabic AI voice assistant + Telegram remote control
- Conversational AI voice assistant (full Arabic + English): “set temp to 22”, “open the window”, “where’s my car?”
- Remote control via Telegram: lock/unlock, start AC, locate the car (car must be powered on)
- Thousands of global radio stations + live TV channels on the car screen
- Full comfort control: AC, seat heat/cool/massage, ambient lighting, fragrance system
- Mini-app store: Prayer Times, Quran, wallpapers — new free mini apps monthly
- Arabic, English and Russian · one-time ~5-min pairing, automatic OTA updates
🌍 Supports DiLink 5.0 (Song Plus/L, Han, Tang, Seal 07/06 GT, Sea Lion 06/07, Denza N7/N8/D9) and DiLink 5.1 (Han L, Tang L, Denza N9, Z9). Note: the international Atto 3 (DiLink 4) is not on the published compatibility list. Activate: scan the QR on the car screen, log in with Telegram.
Import Screen Toolkit
VerifiedThe community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen
- GBox (free): runs Google services — YouTube, Google Maps, Netflix — in a sandbox on GMS-less screens
- Aurora Store (free, open source): download Play Store apps with no Google account, straight from the screen
- Gboard: Arabic/English typing replacing the Chinese-only factory keyboard on imports
- Google Maps or Waze on the factory screen — full Gulf coverage unlike the Chinese factory nav
- Install: ADB from a laptop (adb install -g) — the same path i99dash uses. On BYD install AppManager first to unlock installs
🌍 Proven by thousands of owners (XDA + Russian and Gulf communities). Verified caveats: BYD removed ADB in v1.7+ (newer units need a downgrade or an AI Box), OTA updates can wipe apps, and video on the driver screen while moving is illegal and unsafe. APKs must be arm64-v8a.
Carlinkit AutoKit
VerifiedAdds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen
- Full CarPlay + Android Auto, wired and wireless
- No wiring changes — plugs into USB, fully reversible
- Online firmware upgrades via the AutoKit app
🌍 Thousands of Amazon owner reviews — the standard in the head-unit scene. On newer locked BYD DiLink units owners use the AI Box hardware variant instead of the APK — warranty-safe and non-invasive.
Fermata Auto
VerifiedUnlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source
- Local video, IPTV (m3u) and YouTube on the car screen via Android Auto
- Built-in web browser and screen mirroring
- Works without root on Android 14/15/16
🌍 Installs on your phone (not the head unit) and needs developer mode + Unknown sources in Android Auto settings. For cars with Android Auto. Video while driving is unsafe and illegal — passengers and parked use only.
خريطة الشحن — EV Gulf
VerifiedThe Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping
- Gulf + Jordan stations with owner reviews and comments
- Live status reports: working / broken / crowded / ICE'd
- Ping the car blocking the charger via its QR sticker
- Nearest stations to you in one tap
🌍 Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.
مخطط الرحلات — EV Gulf
VerifiedPlan your Gulf road trip with charge stops tuned to OUR summer heat — not Europe's weather
- Ready corridors: Kuwait ↔ KSA ↔ UAE ↔ Jordan
- Accounts for heat and speed impact on your car's range
- Charge stops from our live map — no stale listings
🌍 Built for our roads: Salmi corridor, the Causeway, Riyadh–Dammam — under real summer conditions.
Car Scanner ELM OBD2
VerifiedRead live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle
- Built-in profiles for BYD Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion, Denza and more
- Live data: SoC, voltage, current, battery temperatures
- Works with any ELM327 Bluetooth adapter (~$10-30)
- Reads/clears fault codes on most brands
🌍 Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.
EVIQ
VerifiedSaudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)
- 100–350 kW fast chargers with reservations
- Real-time availability, connector type and power
- Unified in-app payment
- Highway corridors (Riyadh–Qassim and more)
🌍 KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.
Electromin
VerifiedPetromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia
- AC & DC chargers with slot reservation
- Start/stop charging remotely
- Built-in EV route planner
- Pay with mada, STC Pay, Apple Pay
🌍 KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.
UAEV
VerifiedThe UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide
- Government-owned (Ministry of Energy + Etihad WE)
- Fast chargers on federal inter-city roads
- Session start, payment and history in-app
- 24/7 support
🌍 UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.
iOS🤖 AndroidFree app · standardized national tariffs
DEWA EV Green Charger
VerifiedDubai's original charging network — 400+ stations
- Map of 400+ Green Charger stations across Dubai
- Live availability and session activation
- EV account registration & billing via DEWA
🌍 Dubai only — registration is mandatory for DEWA public chargers.
Full Specifications
DMO Powertrain
- Engine
- 1.5T turbo (~143-145 kW)
- Electric motors
- Front 200 kW + rear 285 kW
- Combined power
- 570 hp official Gulf (677 hp / 505 kW China-spec)
- Torque
- 760 Nm
- 0-100
- 4.8 s
Battery & Range
- Battery
- 31.8 kWh Blade LFP
- EV range
- 125 km CLTC / 100 km WLTC (real Gulf ~75-90 km)
- Combined range
- 1,200 km CLTC / 780 km WLTP official
- Tank
- 85 L ⚠️
- Charging
- 100 kW DC · 6.6 kW AC · 6 kW V2L
Off-Road
- Approach/departure
- 35° / 32°
- Wading depth
- 790 mm
- Diff locks
- 3 (front/center/rear)
- Suspension
- Optional DiSus-P hydraulic (140 mm travel) — base trims go without
- Tires
- Giti GitiXross HT71 265/65 R18 (A/T option same size) · 275/55R20 on road trims
Dimensions & Tech
- Dimensions
- 4,890 × 1,970 × 1,920 mm · 2,800 mm wheelbase
- Curb weight
- ~2.9-3.0 t
- Tech
- 50" AR-HUD + Devialet audio
- Long-Range Edition (China)
- Oct 2025: 210 km CLTC EV + Huawei ADS 4 — Gulf availability unconfirmed
Gulf Tips
Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.
Pre-condition before driving
In Gulf heat, pre-cool from the car's app 10 min before driving — cabin drops from 60° to 25°.
Prayer mode
Park, hit 'Cabin Mode → Quiet'. AC stays on, music mutes, displays dim.
Charging in Ramadan
Best fast-charge window: 4-6 PM (before iftar, stations empty). Avoid 8-10 PM peak.
Bao 5 in the dunes
Instant electric torque + 3 locks = soft-sand confidence beyond its weight. But the stock Giti H/T road tires are the weak point — most Gulf owners swap to same-size A/T.
Blade battery above 40°C
Blade LFP handles heat well, but expect ~15-18% EV-range loss above 40°C with AC. Charge 20-80% daily, and do a full 100% every 1-2 weeks so the LFP BMS stays calibrated.
PHEV service in Gulf heat
First check ~5,000 km, then every 10,000 km — there's a petrol engine and oil here, unlike a pure EV. Factory warranty only via Al-Futtaim (Denza B5); gray imports get none.
Summer Survival Mode
0/10 · 0%Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.
Keys & Access
Denza app (official cars)
RecommendedOfficial Al-Futtaim cars pair with the regional app. China-spec cars need the Chinese app — possibly a Chinese number/VPN.
NFC card
Backup card for your wallet.
Key fob
The classic key.
Driving Assist
DiPilot (L2)
L2ACC + lane keeping on official cars.
God's Eye C / Huawei Qiankun ADS 3 (China 2025 trims)
L2+Not in GulfChina's Smart Driving Edition (Feb 2025) adds lidar + advanced smart driving — Gulf functionality unconfirmed (China maps).
Transparent off-road cameras
Virtual under-body view — gold between dunes and rocks.
Safety
Blade LFP battery
The most heat-stable battery chemistry — integrated into the chassis.
Body-on-frame chassis
A steel ladder frame built for desert abuse.
January 2025 recall
6,843 cars (built Oct 2023 - Feb 2024): loose motor-controller bolts — arcing/fire risk. Import buyers: check VIN + build date before purchase.
Quick Tasks
How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.
Pre-cool before driving
- Open the car app
- Climate → Pre-cool
- Set timer (5-15 min)
- Get in cooled
Schedule night charging
- Plug in
- Charge → Schedule
- Set 23:00 - 06:00
- Save — car charges automatically
Camp Mode for sleeping
- Park in P
- Activate Camp Mode from menu
- AC stays on without key
- Uses ~1 kWh/hour
Software update
- Connect to WiFi
- Settings → Software → Check Update
- Accept if available
- Updates while parked (30-90 min)
Pre-desert prep
- Engage SOC Hold at 50%+ while still on tarmac
- Fill the 85L tank
- Deflate tires to ~18-20 psi
- Sand mode + raise DiSus-P to max (if fitted)
Diff locks for steep climbs
- Off-road mode → center lock
- Steep climbs: rear lock
- If cross-axled: front lock (low speeds only)
- Unlock as soon as you're back on firm ground
V2L at camp
- Plug the V2L adapter into the charge port
- Run your gear (up to 6 kW)
- At low SOC the engine auto-starts as a generator
- ⚠️ Keep the exhaust away from tents
Hacks & Secrets
Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.
- Gulf-Specific
The #1 desert mistake: empty battery
Full system power (570+ hp) needs battery SOC — on an empty pack you're a 3-tonne truck with a lone 1.5T, and you WILL bog down. Set SOC Hold to 50%+ before you reach the sand, not after.
- Gulf-Specific
Air down to 18-20 psi before dunes
At ~3 tonnes, airing down doubles the contact patch and stops bogging. Carry an electric pump (run it off V2L!) to re-inflate before tarmac.
- PerformanceAdvanced
A/T tire swap — THE Gulf mod
The stock Giti H/T tires are road rubber, not sand rubber — weak point #1. Swap to A/T in the same 265/65 R18 size (a factory option exists) with zero mods and the car transforms off-road.
- Hidden Feature
DiSus-P max height for sand
DiSus-P-equipped trims: raise to max (140 mm travel range) before dunes — better angles, less belly contact. Base trims don't have it — check before buying.
- Tip
Soft-sand starts: steady throttle, not violent
Electric torque is instant — stomping it in soft sand digs holes, not progress. Roll in steady, progressive throttle in Sand mode and let the traction system meter the torque.
- Gulf-Specific
Buying a gray Leopard 5? Check the VIN first
The Jan 2025 recall covered 6,843 cars built Oct 2023 - Feb 2024 (motor-controller bolts — fire risk). Gray imports don't get dealer campaigns automatically — verify the recall was done in China before you buy.
- Tip
LFP calibration every 1-2 weeks
Charge 20-80% daily, but LFP packs need a full 100% every 1-2 weeks to keep the range gauge accurate. Ignore 'never charge to 100%' advice — that's for NMC packs.
- Money Saver
V2L = the whole camp without a generator
6 kW covers a fridge + lights + air fryer + tire pump. At low SOC the engine auto-starts as a generator — meaning camp power effectively never dies.
- Comfort
Climate shortcut — because the menu is buried
Top owner gripe: climate is buried in the touchscreen. Fix: swipe up from the screen's bottom edge for the quick climate bar, or just use voice ('cool the car') — far faster while driving.
- Money Saver
China's price cuts = your used-market leverage
BYD cut China prices 17% in July 2024 (from ~¥290-353k to ~¥240-303k) — so gray imports depreciate fast. Never pay near official Denza B5 money for a warranty-less Leopard 5 — negotiate hard.
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Test Your Knowledge
Question 1 / 4Score: 0
What's the Bao 5's official Gulf name?
FAQ
- Same car, different channels. Denza B5 = official via Al-Futtaim UAE (AED 174,900-199,900): factory GCC warranty + regional head unit and app. Leopard 5 = China parallel import (AED ~133-175k): no warranty, Chinese head unit, app may need a Chinese number/VPN. This is THE buying decision.
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Reviewed: 2026-06-12