BYD Sealion 08 Launches With BEV and PHEV Powertrains

On September 2, BYD Company Limited officially launched the all-new BYD Sealion 08, a mid-to-large SUV offered with both battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrains. The lineup consists of eight variants priced from CNY 229,900 to CNY 279,900. The model measures 5,115 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width, and 1,800 mm in height, with a 3,030 mm wheelbase. The combination of multiple powertrain configurations, long electric driving ranges, and high-performance variants positions the Sealion 08 as a broad SUV offering within BYD's portfolio.

BYD Sealion 08 BEV Powertrain Options

The BEV version is offered in rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations, with four variants in total. The RWD model uses a single permanent magnet synchronous motor producing 370 kW and 500 Nm, enabling 0-to-100 km/h acceleration in 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 240 km/h. It uses a 115.1 kWh second-generation Blade Battery with a CLTC EV-mode range of 900 km. The AWD version combines a 215 kW front AC asynchronous motor with a 370 kW rear permanent magnet synchronous motor, producing 310 Nm and 500 Nm, respectively. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, reaches 250 km/h, and offers an 800 km CLTC EV-mode range.

Sealion 08 PHEV Configurations and Range

The PHEV version of the Sealion 08 also includes four variants, split between front-wheel drive (FWD) and AWD configurations. The FWD model combines a 1.5T high-efficiency engine designed specifically for plug-in hybrid applications with a 200 kW permanent magnet synchronous motor. The engine produces 115 kW and 225 Nm, while the motor delivers 315 Nm. With a 55.8 kWh second-generation Blade Battery, the vehicle provides a 400 km CLTC EV-mode range and a combined range of up to 1,650 km. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds and has a 200 km/h top speed.

AWD PHEV Delivers Higher Performance

The AWD PHEV configuration uses the same 1.5T high-efficiency engine together with two permanent magnet synchronous motors. The engine produces 115 kW and 225 Nm, while the front and rear motors each deliver 200 kW, with peak torque of 315 Nm at the front and 360 Nm at the rear. This setup enables acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h. The 55.8 kWh second-generation Blade Battery provides a 350 km CLTC EV-mode range, while NEDC fuel consumption in charge-sustaining mode is rated at 5.1 L/100 km. Flash charging can raise battery SoC from 10% to 97% in nine minutes.

Sealion 08 Charging and Technology Features

Across the BEV and PHEV configurations, the Sealion 08 supports flash charging capable of increasing battery state of charge from 10% to 97% in just nine minutes. The BEV models use a 115.1 kWh second-generation Blade Battery, while the PHEV variants use a 55.8 kWh version of the same battery generation. Inside, the SUV comes standard with the DiLink 150 intelligent cockpit, which includes a 12.3-inch full-LCD instrument cluster and a 17.3-inch center touchscreen. Full-scenario intelligent voice interaction is also supported, extending the vehicle's technology offering beyond its propulsion systems.

Driver Assistance System Standard Across Lineup

All Sealion 08 variants come standard with the God’s Eye B LiDAR-based driver assistance system. The system supports Highway Navigation on Autopilot (HNOA), City Navigation on Autopilot (CNOA), and Remote Parking Assist (RPA). Making these functions standard across the lineup gives the model a common driver-assistance technology foundation regardless of whether customers select a BEV or PHEV configuration. The combination of LiDAR-based assistance, the DiLink 150 intelligent cockpit, and large digital displays forms a significant part of the vehicle's standard equipment package.

Sealion 08 Variant Performance and Range

The eight-variant lineup spans different drivetrain layouts, battery capacities, performance levels, and electric driving ranges. The BEV RWD version emphasizes maximum CLTC EV-mode range at 900 km, while the BEV AWD version prioritizes acceleration and reaches 250 km/h. The PHEV FWD configuration provides the highest stated combined range at up to 1,650 km, while the PHEV AWD version delivers stronger acceleration at 4.7 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h. These differences allow the lineup to address buyers seeking either long-distance electric driving, higher performance, or the flexibility of a plug-in hybrid system.

Key BYD Sealion 08 Specifications

The principal technical differences across the four core configurations are summarized below. The table highlights drivetrain layout, propulsion hardware, battery capacity, electric driving range, acceleration, top speed, and fuel consumption where applicable. BEV variants use the larger 115.1 kWh battery and provide 800 km or 900 km of CLTC EV-mode range, while PHEV versions use a 55.8 kWh battery and combine electric operation with a 1.5T engine. The specifications show how China-market versions are differentiated according to performance and range requirements.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The Sealion 08 expands BYD Company Limited's mid-to-large SUV offering by combining BEV and PHEV configurations within one model line, giving buyers different approaches to electric driving, performance, and long-distance use. Its 900 km CLTC EV-mode range, 1,650 km maximum combined range, nine-minute flash charging capability, and standard LiDAR-based driver assistance strengthen the technical breadth of the lineup. In the near term, the model's significance will depend on how customers in China respond to its range, charging performance, technology package, and pricing across eight variants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What powertrain options does the BYD Sealion 08 offer?
The BYD Sealion 08 is available with both BEV and PHEV powertrains across eight variants. The BEV lineup includes RWD and AWD configurations, while the PHEV lineup offers FWD and AWD configurations. BEV versions use a 115.1 kWh second-generation Blade Battery and provide up to 900 km of CLTC EV-mode range. PHEV versions use a 55.8 kWh second-generation Blade Battery, with the FWD version offering up to 1,650 km of combined range. All variants support flash charging from 10% to 97% SoC in nine minutes.