BYD Sealion 8 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BYD Sealion 8 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT /SUV 2026 - /

What is the body type of BYD Sealion 8?

SUV, 5 Doors, 7 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BYD Sealion 8 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?

1.1 l/100 km
213.8 US mpg
256.8 UK mpg
90.9 km/l

How environmentally friendly is BYD Sealion 8 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?

Euro 5

What is the all-electric range of DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?

103 km
64 mi

How fast is 2026 Sealion 8 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?

200 km/h | 124 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.6 sec
0-60 mph: 8.2 sec

What is the power output of BYD Sealion 8 SUV 2026 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?

279 Hp, 315 Nm
232 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BYD Sealion 8 SUV 2026 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?

1.5 l
1497 cm³
91.35 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2026 BYD DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BYD Sealion 8 SUV 2026 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?

Front wheel drive. PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle). The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work in full electric or mixed mode.

What is the length of 2026 BYD Sealion 8 SUV?

5040 mm
198.43 in.

What is the width of 2026 BYD Sealion 8 SUV?

1996 mm
78.58 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2026 BYD Sealion 8 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?

2315 kg
5104 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2026 BYD Sealion 8 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?

2970 kg
6548 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2026 BYD Sealion 8 SUV?

270 - 1960 l
9.5 - 69.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2026 BYD Sealion 8 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?

automatic transmission E-CVT

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General information

Brand

BYD

Model

Sealion 8

Generation

Sealion 8

Modification (Engine)

DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT

Start of production

February, 2026

Powertrain Architecture

PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Body type

SUV

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)

1.1 l/100 km 213.8 US mpg
256.8 UK mpg
90.9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol / electricity

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

8.2 sec

Maximum speed

200 km/h 124 mph

Emission standard

Euro 5

Weight-to-power ratio

8.3 kg/Hp, 120.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.3 kg/Nm, 136.1 Nm/tonne

Electric and hybrid car specs

Gross battery capacity

19 kWh

Battery technology

Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄)

Battery location

Below the floor

Electric range (NEDC)

103 km 64 mi

Charging ports

Charging times

Electric motor 1

Electric motor power

272 Hp

Electric motor Torque

315 Nm 232 lb.-ft.

Electric motor location

Front, Transverse

Electric motor type

Synchronous

System power

279 Hp

System torque

315 Nm 232 lb.-ft.

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

150 Hp

Power per litre

100.2 Hp/l

Torque

220 Nm 162 lb.-ft.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

Xiaoyun / BYD472ZQB

Engine displacement

1497 cm³ 91.35 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Engine oil capacity

3.7 l 3.91 US qt | 3.26 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt

Engine systems

Start & Stop System

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2315 kg 5104 lbs.

Max. weight

2970 kg 6548 lbs.

Max load

655 kg 1444 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

270 l 9.5 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1960 l 69.2 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1800 kg 3968 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg 1653 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

5040 mm 198.43 in.

Width

1996 mm 78.58 in.

Height

1760 mm 69.29 in.

Wheelbase

2950 mm 116.14 in.

Front track

1716 mm 67.56 in.

Rear (Back) track

1720 mm 67.72 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.8 m 38.71 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work in full electric or mixed mode.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

automatic transmission E-CVT

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

255/50 R20

Wheel rim size

Specs of BYD Sealion 8 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT /2026/