BYD Sealion 8 — Price, Specs & Review 2026

Power

205kW

Torque

315Nm

0–100

8.6s

Fuel use

1.1L/100km

EV range

103km

Gearbox

1-Speed Auto

Drive

FWD

Seats

7

Towing

1,000kg

ANCAP

5-star

The 2026 BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD is a large seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV that suits families who want an electrified family hauler under $62,000 driveaway with proper third-row space and BYD's 6-year warranty. Its standout strength is the 19kWh Blade battery delivering 103km of pure-electric NEDC range, which means most weekly commuting can be done on cheap home charging while a 60-litre petrol tank covers any road trip without range anxiety. One thing to consider: at 2,315kg kerb weight and only 205kW with 315Nm to a single front-mounted motor, performance is relaxed rather than rapid (0-100km/h in 8.6 seconds), and there's no current ANCAP rating to lean on.

Power

359kW

Torque

675Nm

0–100

4.9s

Fuel use

1L/100km

EV range

152km

Gearbox

1-Speed Auto

Drive

AWD

Seats

7

Towing

1,000kg

ANCAP

5-star

The 2026 BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic AWD is the volume seven-seat PHEV SUV in BYD Australia's lineup, suiting buyers who want serious dual-motor performance and a usable EV-only range without stepping into European-luxury territory above $80,000. Its standout strength is the 359kW combined output and 4.9-second 0-100km/h sprint paired with a 35.6kWh Blade battery delivering 152km of NEDC electric range, which is genuinely class-leading at this price. One thing to consider: kerb weight climbs to 2,580kg with the dual-motor drivetrain and bigger battery, so even with proper AWD traction this is a heavy seven-seater that will not feel light on its feet through a corner, and there is no ANCAP rating yet.

Power

359kW

Torque

675Nm

0–100

4.9s

Fuel use

1L/100km

EV range

152km

Gearbox

1-Speed Auto

Drive

AWD

Seats

7

Towing

1,000kg

ANCAP

5-star

The 2026 BYD Sealion 8 Premium AWD is the flagship of BYD's seven-seat PHEV lineup, suiting buyers who want luxury-SUV equipment for around $76,000 driveaway rather than $120,000-plus money for a comparably specified European rival. Its standout strength is the long list of comfort kit on top of the dual-motor 359kW drivetrain: leather upholstery, massaging and heated and ventilated front and rear seats, a 21-speaker DiSound sound system, a 26-inch head-up display, multi-colour ambient lighting, DiSus-C intelligent damping and 21-inch wheels with perforated brake discs and fixed calipers all round. One thing to consider: at 2,580kg kerb weight with a 35.6kWh battery, the Premium AWD trades agility for grand-tourer comfort, and there is no current ANCAP rating to point to.