BYD Sealion 08
BYD Sealion 08 2026: price from ¥229,900, SUV / EV / PHEV, range 350-900 km, power 268-785 hp, 8 trims. Specs, trims, photos and comparable EVs.
Body and powertrainSUV / EV / PHEV
Crossover subclassurban
China price¥229,900-¥279,900
USD estimateapprox. $34,500-$42,000
Range350-900 km
Power268-785 hp
Trims8 trims
Model yearsfrom 2026
Ground clearance145 mm
Dimensions and practicality
Length5 115 mm
Width1 999 mm
Height1 800 mm
Wheelbase3 030 mm
Ground clearance145 mm
Cargo and storage
Front trunkyes
Front trunk volume201 L
Rear cargo volume943 L
NotesIT Home launch coverage reports a 201 L powered front trunk and 943 L rear luggage volume. Measurement method and seat position are not specified.
Family suitability
Score55/100
Data coverage55%
Cargo22/25
Rear comfort4/20
Seating and flexibility11/15
Child-seat readiness6/15
Payload5/10
Body and powertrain format5/10
Daily convenience2/5
Travel suitability
Score66/100
Data coverage83%
Travel range35.0/35
Energy flexibility21/25
V2L4/10
Road readiness5.0/20
Travel conveniences1.0/10
Winter equipment
Rating10/100
Battery and charging
Battery55.8 kWh
ChemistryLFP / second-generation BYD Blade Battery
On-board AC charging6.6 kW
ConnectorsAC: GB/T AC / DC: GB/T DC
V2Lyes
NotesBYD reports flash charging from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes and from 10% to 97% in 9 minutes for all launch variants. Peak kW and onboard AC limits still require an official configurator or manual.
Parking climate
Camp modeno
Pet modeno
Remote app controlyes
NotesBYD app pages confirm remote A/C/vehicle-control support; no dedicated pet/camp mode was confirmed for this model in the current source set. Treat parked climate as app preconditioning, not pet mode.
Driver assistance
TypeAdvanced city assistant
What it helps withGoes beyond safety alerts: when active, it can handle part of city driving while the driver stays responsible.
Confirmed functionsHighway NOA: navigation-assisted driving, Urban NOA: navigation-assisted driving, L2 autopilot: distance + lane, Adaptive cruise, Lane support, AEB: emergency braking, Forward collision warning, Automated parking
Highwayyes
Cityyes
Parkingautomated parking: yes
LiDARyes
SAE levelL2
Russiaautopilot byd gods eye dipilot.russia operability
SystemBYD
Trims
| Trim | China price | USD estimate | Range | Battery | Power | Drive | 0-100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 km PHEV 5-seat Premium | ¥229,900 | approx. $34,500 | 1 650 km | 55.8 kWh | 268 hp | RWD | 10.2 s |
| 400 km PHEV 6-seat Premium | ¥249,900 | approx. $37,500 | 1 650 km | 55.8 kWh | 268 hp | RWD | |
| 350 km PHEV 5-seat AWD Flagship | ¥249,900 | approx. $37,500 | 1 650 km | 55.8 kWh | 536 hp | AWD | |
| 350 km PHEV 6-seat AWD Flagship | ¥269,900 | approx. $40,500 | 1 650 km | 55.8 kWh | 536 hp | AWD | |
| 900 km EV 5-seat Premium | ¥239,900 | approx. $36,000 | 900 km | 115.1 kWh | 497 hp | RWD | 5.9 s |
| 800 km EV 5-seat AWD Flagship | ¥259,900 | approx. $39,000 | 800 km | 115.1 kWh | 785 hp | AWD | 3.9 s |
| 900 km EV 6-seat Premium | ¥259,900 | approx. $39,000 | 900 km | 115.1 kWh | 497 hp | RWD | 5.9 s |
| 800 km EV 6-seat AWD Flagship | ¥279,900 | approx. $42,000 | 800 km | 115.1 kWh | 785 hp | AWD | 3.9 s |
Photos
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