Question 1

How much does the 2026 BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD cost in Australia?

Accepted Answer

The Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD is $56,990 before on-roads, or $61,549 driveaway in Victoria. It is the entry point to the three-variant Sealion 8 lineup.

Question 2

What is the electric-only driving range of the Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD?

Accepted Answer

103km on the NEDC cycle from the 19kWh BYD Blade LFP battery. Real-world WLTP-equivalent range is typically 70 to 80km, which still covers most weekday commuting on electricity alone.

Question 3

Is the BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic a true seven-seater?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is a 5,040mm long, three-row SUV with seven seats and 270 litres of boot space behind the third row, expanding to 1,960 litres with the second and third rows folded.

Question 4

What fuel does the Sealion 8 use and what is the combined consumption?

Accepted Answer

The 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine runs on 95 RON premium unleaded. Combined cycle consumption is rated at 1.1L/100km, but that figure assumes you charge the battery regularly. With an empty battery the petrol-only consumption is closer to 6 to 7L/100km.

Question 5

Does the Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD have all-wheel drive?

Accepted Answer

No. The Dynamic FWD is front-wheel drive with a single 205kW electric motor and 315Nm of torque. If you need AWD you have to step up to the Dynamic AWD or Premium AWD which both use a 359kW dual-motor setup.

Question 6

What warranty does BYD offer on the Sealion 8?

Accepted Answer

Six years or 150,000km on the vehicle (whichever comes first), eight years or 160,000km on the high-voltage battery. Roadside assistance is included for the first year.

Question 7

Does the Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD have an ANCAP safety rating?

Accepted Answer

No ANCAP rating has been published yet. Standard safety equipment includes 10 airbags, autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring and a full suite of driver-assistance systems, but the official star rating is still pending.

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