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BYD SEALION 8

SEVEN-SEAT SUV

WattCar Rating 8.0/10Variant research assessment
BYD Sealion 8
BYD

WATT MATTERS?

The Sealion 8 is BYD's bid for large-family plug-in buyers. Seven seats and powerful hybrid options give it a different brief from the smaller Sealion SUVs.

THE BASICS

Front-drive and all-wheel-drive versions use different battery sizes, with electric-only figures quoted under NEDC. Australian variants include Dynamic and Premium grades.

THE NUMBERS

Price
From $56,990 RRP · SEALION 8 Dynamic FWD · Australian manufacturer configurator base price. Excludes on-road costs, optional paint and accessories; offers are separate.
Battery
19 kWh BYD Blade Battery; manufacturer capacity, gross/usable basis not specified
Claimed range
103 km NEDC electric range
Charging
11 kW AC; 40 kW DC. V2L supported.
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Power
205 kW combined; claimed 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds
Seats
7
Warranty
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km. Battery: 8 years / 160,000 km.
Comfort
Seven seats; heated and ventilated front seats; synthetic leather upholstery.
Technology
15.6-inch touchscreen; 360-degree camera.

Price checked 2026-10-17.. RRP excludes registration, insurance, stamp duty and applicable dealer or delivery charges.

Figures belong to the variants named above. WLTP and NEDC are different tests; neither promises your real-world range. Charging claims depend on the charger, battery temperature and state of charge.

Specifications checked 2026-10-17..

Confirmed · Last checked: 2026-10-17. Some prices and specifications await final verification and will be marked Confirmed once checked. Always confirm finer details with your salesperson, dealer or manufacturer representative.

VARIANTS AND PRICES

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BYD SEALION 8 Australian grades
DetailsSEALION 8 Dynamic FWDSEALION 8 Dynamic AWDSEALION 8 Premium AWD
PriceFrom $56,990 RRP before on-road costsAustralian manufacturer configurator base price. Excludes on-road costs, optional paint and accessories; offers are separate.From $63,990 RRP before on-road costsAustralian manufacturer configurator base price. Excludes on-road costs, optional paint and accessories; offers are separate.From $70,990 RRP before on-road costsAustralian manufacturer configurator base price. Excludes on-road costs, optional paint and accessories; offers are separate.
Battery19 kWh BYD Blade Battery; manufacturer capacity, gross/usable basis not specified35.6 kWh BYD Blade Battery; manufacturer capacity, gross/usable basis not specified35.6 kWh BYD Blade Battery; manufacturer capacity, gross/usable basis not specified
Claimed range103 km NEDC electric range152 km NEDC electric range152 km NEDC electric range
Power205 kW combined; claimed 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds359 kW combined; claimed 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds359 kW combined; claimed 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds
Charging11 kW AC; 40 kW DC. V2L supported.11 kW AC; 74 kW DC. V2L supported.11 kW AC; 74 kW DC. V2L supported.
DrivetrainFront-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
Seats777
WarrantyVehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km. Battery: 8 years / 160,000 km.Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km. Battery: 8 years / 160,000 km.Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km. Battery: 8 years / 160,000 km.
ComfortSeven seats; heated and ventilated front seats; synthetic leather upholstery.Seven seats; heated and ventilated front seats; synthetic leather upholstery.Seven seats; premium leather upholstery; front and second-row outboard massage; heated and ventilated second-row outboard seats.
Technology15.6-inch touchscreen; 360-degree camera.15.6-inch touchscreen; 360-degree camera.15.6-inch touchscreen; 360-degree camera. Head-up display; 21-speaker sound system.

THE WATTCAR TAKE

A serious alternative for families who need three rows but want meaningful electric driving. The choice between front-drive and AWD should be made around actual use, not just the biggest power figure.

WattCar Ratings reflect available research and testing where undertaken. Updated as we learn more.

CURRENT OFFERS

$4,000 cashback

Selected Seal 6, Seal 6 Touring, Sealion 5/6/7/8 and Shark 6 variants.

Order by 21 Dec; delivery by 31 Dec. Excludes fleet, demos and stacked promotions.

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0.99% p.a. comparison rate

Eligible Seal 6/Touring, Sealion 5/6/8 and Shark 6 variants.

36 months; no minimum deposit or balloon. Approve by 21 Dec; settle/deliver by 31 Dec. $30,000/five-year comparison example; fees and credit approval apply. Dealer origination fee can be $1,495.

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