How much does the BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD cost?

The Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD is from $56,990 RRP. That's the recommended retail price before on-road costs like registration and stamp duty, so expect to pay more once those are added.

What does the BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD cost to run, and how far can it go on electricity?

BYD claims an electric-only range of 103km from the 19kWh battery. The official combined fuel figure is 1.1L/100km, but that test starts with a charged battery, and with a flat battery running as a hybrid it uses 5.3L/100km. DC fast charging peaks at 40kW.

How much can the BYD Sealion 8 tow, and how big is the boot?

The Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD is rated to tow 1,800kg braked and 750kg unbraked. Boot space is 270 litres with all seats up and 1,960 litres with the rear seats folded.

What safety rating does the BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD have?

There's no ANCAP rating on record for this variant. It's worth checking the ANCAP website before you buy in case that changes.

What warranty comes with the BYD Sealion 8?

The Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD comes with a 6-year/150,000km warranty.

BYD Sealion 8 Price Australia 2026: From $56,990 RRP

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VariantRRPPower / TorqueFuel / RangeDriveSeats

Dynamic FWD2026$56,990205kW / 315Nm103km WLTPFWD7

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: 1,800kg

The 2026 BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD is a 7-seat SUV with a plug-in hybrid powertrain driving the front wheels. It's priced from $56,990 RRP, which is before on-road costs are added. It has a claimed electric-only range of 103km from its 19kWh battery and an official combined fuel figure of 1.1L/100km starting with a charged battery, though that rises to 5.3L/100km once the battery is flat and it's running as a hybrid. Boot space is 270 litres with all seats up, which is tight for a family's gear, and towing is rated at 1,800kg braked. It suits families who need seven seats and can plug in at home to do most of their daily running on electricity.

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Dynamic AWD2026$63,990359kW / 675Nm152km WLTPAWD7

Power: 359kW
Torque: 675Nm
0–100: 4.9s
Fuel use: 1L/100km
EV range: 152km
Gearbox: 1-Speed Auto
Drive: AWD
Seats: 7
Towing: 2,000kg

The 2026 BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic AWD is a 7-seat plug-in hybrid SUV with all-wheel drive and a 1-speed auto. It's priced from $63,990 RRP, which means that's before on-road costs are added. It has a claimed electric-only range of 152km from its 35.6kWh battery, and it uses 1L/100km on the official combined test, which starts with a charged battery, or 6.3L/100km once the battery is flat and it's running as a hybrid. Boot space is 270 litres with all seats up, so it's tight when all seven seats are in use, though it opens up to 1,960 litres with the rear seats folded. It suits families who can charge at home and want a 7-seater that can do most daily driving on electricity.

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Premium AWD2026$70,990359kW / 675Nm152km WLTPAWD7

Power: 359kW
Torque: 675Nm
0–100: 4.9s
Fuel use: 1L/100km
EV range: 152km
Gearbox: 1-Speed Auto
Drive: AWD
Seats: 7
Towing: 2,000kg

The 2026 BYD Sealion 8 Premium AWD is a 7-seat plug-in hybrid SUV with all-wheel drive, priced from $70,990 RRP, which means before on-road costs. BYD claims 152km of electric-only range from its 35.6kWh battery, and the official combined fuel figure is 1L/100km, though that test begins with a charged battery and it uses 6.3L/100km once the battery is flat. DC fast charging peaks at 74kW. Braked towing is rated at 2,000kg. The catch is the boot, which is 270 litres with all seats up, so it suits families who want seven seats and can do plenty of their daily driving on electricity.

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