BYD's new flagship has landed

BYD’s latest and most expensive model is here.

The brand has announced pricing and specifications for its new Sealion 8 three-row plug-in hybrid SUV. 

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This sees the Sealion 8 come in as a cheaper alternative to rivals such as the Kia Sorento and Mitsubishi Outlander three-row plug-in variants. 

The Chery Tiggo 8 remains the budget option of the segment, starting from $45,990, drive-away.

The Sealion 8 comes with two engine choices.

The FWD variant is powered by a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine paired with a single electric motor, producing 205kW and 315Nm.

It has a 19kWh LFP battery, which offers an all-electric driving range of 103km, according to the NEDC testing cycle (generally more optimistic than the WLTP scale). 

AWD variants of the Sealion 8 feature a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine and dual electric motors, producing a combined 359kW and 675Nm. 

This dual-motor set-up means the car can sprint from 0-100km in 4.9 seconds.

There is a 35.6kWh battery with a driving range of 152km (NEDC). 

Fuel consumption when the battery is drained is 5.3L/100km for the FWD and 6.3L for the AWD.

Standard equipment includes a 10.25-inch digital driver display and 15.6-inch central touchscreen as well as 10-speaker audio.

The Premium grade adds a 26-inch head-up display, a 21-speaker high-quality audio system and more. 

BYD has already unveiled an updated version of the Sealion 8 in China, but Australia will have to wait a while for it.

The Sealion 8 is available for pre-order now. 

2026 BYD Sealion 8 pricing Australia

Variant	Price (before on-road costs)
Dynamic FWD	$56,990
Dynamic AWD	$63,990
Premium AWD	$70,990

2026 BYD Sealion 8 engine and efficiency
 

Variant	FWD	AWD
Engine	1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol	1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol
Electric motor	Single	Dual
Power	205kW	359kW
Torque	315Nm	675Nm
Fuel efficiency	1.1L/100km	1.0L/100km
Fuel tank size	60L	60L
Battery	19kWh	35.6kWh
Electric-only driving range	103km (NEDC)	152km (NEDC)
DC charging speed	40kW	74kW
Driven wheels	Front-wheel drive	All-wheel drive

2026 BYD Sealion 8 standard features

• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• 15.6-inch central touchscreen
• 10-speaker audio system
• 50W wireless phone charger
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Synthetic leather upholstery
• Electrically operated trunk door
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Panoramic sunroof
• Keyless entry and start
• 10.25-inch digital driver display
• 21-inch alloy wheels

Premium grade adds:

• Massage and memory front seats
• Electrically operated front leg rests
• Premium leather upholstery
• Massaging second-row seats
• Heated and ventilated second-row seats
• 21-speaker premium sound
• Front footwell atmosphere lighting
• Welcome light sequence
• 26-inch head-up display

2026 BYD Sealion 8 safety

The BYD Sealion 8 has not been crash tested. 

• Nine airbags
• 360-degree camera view
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Adaptive cruise control
• Traffic sign recognition
• Auto emergency braking
• Lane keep assist
• Blind spot monitoring
• Lane departure assist
• Forward collision warning
• Rear collision warning 

2026 BYD Sealion 8 dimensions
 

Dimension	Measurement
Length	5040mm
Width	1996mm
Height	1760mm
Wheelbase	2950mm

2026 BYD Sealion 8 warranty

The BYD Sealion 8 comes with a six-year/150,000km warranty and an eight-year/160,000km warranty for the high-voltage battery.