DYNAMIC FWD
The BYD SEALION 8 is available in three model variants. The Dynamic FWD variant features a 12.9kWh battery, delivering an impressive balance of efficiency and performance.
The SEALION 8 Dynamic Front-Wheel Drive is powered by BYD’s advanced Xiaoyun 1.5-litre high-efficiency plug-in hybrid engine, offering an all-electric driving range of up to 103km (NEDC) and a combined range of up to 1118km.
Paired with a single front-mounted electric motor producing 205kW of power and 315Nm of torque, and supported by a 60-litre fuel tank, the SEALION 8 Dynamic FWD accelerates from 0–100km/h in just 8.6 seconds.
$74,990
103km(NEDC)
1.1/L100km
1118km
DYNAMIC AWD
The BYD SEALION 8 is available in three model variants. The Dynamic AWD variant features a 35.6kWh battery, delivering an impressive balance of efficiency and performance.
The SEALION 8 Dynamic All-Wheel Drive is powered by BYD’s advanced Xiaoyun 1.5-litre high-efficiency plug-in hybrid engine, offering an all-electric driving range of up to 152km (NEDC) and a combined range of up to 1017km.
Paired with a single front-mounted electric motor producing 359kW of power and 675Nm of torque, and supported by a 60-litre fuel tank, the SEALION 8 Dynamic AWD accelerates from 0–100km/h in just 4.9 seconds.
$83,990
152km(NEDC)
1.1/L100km
1017km
PREMIUM AWD
The BYD SEALION 8 is available in three model variants. The Premium AWD variant features a 35.6kWh battery, delivering an impressive balance of efficiency and performance.
The SEALION 8 Premium All-Wheel Drive is powered by BYD’s advanced Xiaoyun 1.5-litre high-efficiency plug-in hybrid engine, offering an all-electric driving range of up to 152km (NEDC) and a combined range of up to 1017km.
Paired with a single front-mounted electric motor producing 359kW of power and 675Nm of torque, and supported by a 60-litre fuel tank, the SEALION 8 Premium AWD accelerates from 0–100km/h in just 4.9 seconds.
$91,990
152km(NEDC)
1.1/L100km
1017km
Super Hybrid Your Way
The BYD SEALION 8 offers two flavours of Super Hybrid - DM-i for efficient and intelligent driving or DM-p for the ultimate performance. Both powertrains use the latest generation of BYD's Dual-Mode 5.0 technology, withe 1.5-litre turbocharged enging that is one of the most thermally efficient in the world.
PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY
MAX POWER
205/359 kW
MAX TORQUE
315/675 Nm
MAX ACCELERATION (0-100 km/h)
8.6s/4.9s
MAX DRIVING RANGE
1118km/1017km
Technology That Pampers
Sink into the SEALION 8 and find yourself in extreme comfort. The Premium model treats you with genuine leather seats - that offer heating, ventilation and massaging in the first and second row. The luxury car experience is completed with a full length panaromic sunroof (all models) and 21 speaker premium sound system (Premium model only).
The Luxury of Space
Step inside the SEALION 8 and you'll find a cabin that is luxuriously appointed, spacious and high tech (it is a BYD, after all). Whether you need three rows of seating or 1,960 litres of boot space, the SEALION 8 offers unrivalled versatility.
The Very Latest from BYD
As BYD's flagship SUV, the SEALION 8 has the very latest in car technology. The 26-inch ultra-wide heads-up display, 10.25-inch digital driver's display, and 15.6-inch infotainment screen all run the latest operating system with intuitive controls and ultra-smart voice recognition. It's also the first BYD in New Zealand to offer Nap, Camping, and Car Wash mode
21 Speaker surround sound
The SEALION 8 premium immerses your sense with a upgraded premum sound system, boastin 21 speakers for a high-definition sound matter where you're seated
Safety First
Nine airbags with curtains that extend to the third row, a body made of TRB hot-stamped steel for outstanding rigidity and protection, and the latest ADAS systems are all designed to keep you and your loved ones safe. A new internal RGB-and-IR camera system continously monitors the driver's posture, seatbelt status and more.
Protection That Goes the Distance
BYD SEALION 8 comes with a bumper to bumper 6 year / 150,000km* warranty, 8 years of roadside assistance and an EV Traction Battery warranty of 8 years / 160,000kms* *Whichever occurs first. Warranty is fully transferable to subsequent owners. †Battery and ^Vehicle Warranty terms, conditions and exclusions apply.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH (mm)5040
WIDTH (mm)1,996
HEIGHT (mm)1,620
WHEEL TRACK - FRONT/REAR (mm)1716 / 1720
WHEELBASE (mm)2,950
MAXIMUM BOOT CAPACITY (L)1960
KERB WEIGHT (kg)2318 / 2580
GROSS VEHICLE MASS (kg)2970 / 3265
POWERTRAIN
MOTORTYPEPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
DRIVETRAINFWD DM-i/AWD DM-p
MAXIMUM POWER (kW)205 / 359
MAXIMUM TORQUE (Nm)315 / 675
PERFORMANCE
ACCELERATION 1-100KM/H (s)8.6 / 4.9
EV DRIVING RANGE (km)103 / 152
COMBINED RANGE (km)1118 / 1017
BATTERY TYPEBYD BLADE BATTERY
BATTERY CAPACITY (kWh)19/35.6
CHASSIS
FRONT SUSPENSIONDOUBLE WISHBONE
REAR SUSPENSIONMULTI-LINK
FRONT BRAKEVentilated Disc
REAR BRAKE Ventilated Disc
WHEEL TYPE ALLOY
TYRE SIZE255/50 R20 (FWD) / 265/45 R21 (AWD)