Question 1

How much does the BYD Sealion 8 cost in Australia?

Accepted Answer

The BYD Sealion 8 starts from $56,990 for the base Dynamic FWD and goes up to $68,990 for the top spec, with 3 variants available.

Question 2

What is the fuel consumption of the BYD Sealion 8?

Accepted Answer

The BYD Sealion 8 consumes approximately 1L/100km on the combined cycle, which works out to roughly $2 per 100km at typical Australian fuel prices.

Question 3

What is the ANCAP safety rating of the BYD Sealion 8?

Accepted Answer

The BYD Sealion 8 has a 5-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2024).

Question 4

Can the BYD Sealion 8 tow?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the BYD Sealion 8 has a maximum braked towing capacity of 1,000kg.

Question 5

What warranty does the BYD Sealion 8 come with?

Accepted Answer

The BYD Sealion 8 comes with a 6-year warranty or 150,000km, whichever comes first.

Question 6

How many BYD Sealion 8 variants are available?

Accepted Answer

The BYD Sealion 8 is available in 3 variants in Australia: Dynamic FWD, Premium AWD, Premium AWD Luxury.