The 2026 BYD Sealion 8 is a large, seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV that blends family-friendly practicality, robust performance, and advanced electrified powertrain technology. Available in both front-wheel-drive (FWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations, it features BYD’s Dual-Mode 5.0 hybrid system, combining a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine with high-output electric motors for responsive acceleration and strong real-world efficiency.
In the FWD version, the combination of electric motor and engine produces around 215 kW, allowing a smooth 0–100 km/h sprint in about 8.6 seconds. The AWD setup boosts combined output to approximately 359 kW, enabling a brisk 4.9-second 0–100 km/h time, rivaling performance SUVs in its class.
Battery capacity varies with trim — a ~19.0 kWh blade LFP pack in the FWD model and a larger ~35.6 kWh blade LFP pack in AWD — providing electric-only driving range around 100–150 km (NEDC) for short zero-emission trips, yet backing it up with a combined range near 1,200 km when paired with the petrol engine.
| Basic Information | |
| Brand / Model / Year | BYD Sealion 8 2026 |
| Status | Available |
| Type | Seven-Seat SUV (Plug-In Hybrid) |
| Drive Configuration | FWD / AWD |
| Seats | 7 (2+3+2) |
| Doors | 5 |
| Made In | China |
| Powertrain & Performance | |
| Petrol Engine | 1.5L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder |
| Front Electric Motor | 200 kW, 315 Nm |
| Rear Electric Motor (AWD) | 200 kW, 350–360 Nm |
| Combined Power (FWD) | ~215 kW (≈288 hp) |
| Combined Power (AWD) | ~359 kW (~488 hp) |
| Combined Torque (AWD) | ~675 Nm (~498 lb-ft) |
| Transmission | e-CVT (Hybrid EV) |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD |
| 0–100 km/h (FWD) | ~8.6 sec |
| 0–100 km/h (AWD) | ~4.9 sec |
| Top Speed | ~200 km/h+ |
| Battery & Range | |
| Battery Capacity (FWD) | ~19.0 kWh LFP |
| Battery Capacity (AWD) | ~35.6 kWh LFP |
| Electric-Only Range (NEDC) | ~103 km (FWD), ~152 km (AWD) |
| Combined Range | ~1,200 km total range |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes |
| Charging | |
| AC Charging | ~11 kW |
| DC Charging | ~40 kW (FWD), ~74 kW (AWD) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | ~5,040 mm |
| Width | ~1,996 mm |
| Height | ~1,760 mm |
| Wheelbase | ~2,950 mm |
| Kerb Weight | ~2,315–2,580 kg (trim dependent) |
| Turning Diameter | ~11.4 m |
| Suspension & Steering | |
| Steering | Electric Power Steering |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Wheels & Tires | |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels |
| Wheel Size | 19" / Optional 21" |
| Tyre Size | 255/45R19 (typical) |
| Exterior Features | |
| LED Headlights | Yes |
| LED Taillights | Yes |
| Infotainment Screen | ~15.6-inch Rotatable |
| Interior & Comfort | |
| Climate | Multi-Zone Climate Control |
| Seats | Heated & Ventilated Front Seats |
| Rear Comfort | Heated / Ventilated Seats Available |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes |
| Connectivity & Infotainment | |
| Smartphone Integration | Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| USB Ports | Multiple USB-C |
| Premium Sound | Yes (varies by trim) |
| Safety & Driver Assistance | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes |
| Blind Spot Detection | Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear |
| 360° Camera | Available |
| Stability Control | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks | Yes |
| Other Features | |
| V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) | Supported |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Available |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | Available |
| Premium Audio | Available |
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