2026 BYD Sealion 8 price and specs

The BYD Sealion 8 isn’t Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV, but it’s among them.

BYD has announced a base price of $56,990 before on-road costs for the large crossover SUV, which translates to a drive-away price of $60,773 in New South Wales.

That undercuts the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid ($59,990 before on-roads, $65,430 in NSW) but puts it above the (admittedly significantly smaller) Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid ($45,990 to $49,990 drive-away).

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Orders are now open, ahead of deliveries commencing before the end of March.

The Sealion 8 is BYD’s largest SUV yet in Australia, and its first to feature three rows of seating.

Pricing

Drivetrains and Efficiency

All BYD Sealion 8s feature double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension.

The base Premium FWD has variable frequency damping suspension, with all-wheel drive versions upgrading to BYD’s DiSus-C intelligent damping suspension.

All Sealion 8s have a vehicle-to-load (V2L) function, allowing you to power small electrical appliances.

Dimensions

The BYD Sealion 8 is a large, seven-seat crossover SUV.

Servicing and Warranty

The BYD Sealion 8 is backed by a six-year, 150,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty.

Service pricing has yet to be announced.

Safety

The BYD Sealion 8 has yet to be tested by independent safety authority ANCAP.