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

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

What is the body type, BYD Sealion 8?SUV, 5 Doors, 7 Seats
What is the fuel economy, 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 ECO is the car, BYD Sealion 8 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?Euro 5
What is the range of pure electric driving, DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?103 km
64 mi
How fast is the car, 2026 Sealion 8 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?200 km/h | 124.27 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.6 sec
0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
How much power, BYD Sealion 8 SUV 2026 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?279 Hp, 315 Nm
232.33 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, 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.
How many cylinders, 2026 BYD DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 2026 BYD Sealion 8 SUV?5040 mm
198.43 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2026 BYD Sealion 8 SUV?1996 mm
78.58 in.
What is the curb weight, 2026 BYD Sealion 8 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?2315 kg
5103.7 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2026 BYD Sealion 8 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?2970 kg
6547.73 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2026 BYD Sealion 8 SUV?270 - 1960 l
9.53 - 69.22 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2026 BYD Sealion 8 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?automatic transmission E-CVT

BYD Sealion 8 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT - Full specifications

General information
BrandBYD
Model Sealion 8
Generation Sealion 8
Modification (Engine) DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT
Start of production February, 2026 year
Powertrain Architecture PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Body typeSUV
Seats 7
Doors 5
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/h8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.2 sec
Maximum speed 200 km/h 124.27 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 cars and hybrids specs
Gross battery capacity 19 kWh
Battery technology Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4)
Battery location Below the floor
All-electric range (NEDC) 103 km 64 mi
Charging portsLog in to see.Log in to see.
Electric motor 1
Electric motor power 272 Hp
Electric motor Torque 315 Nm 232.33 lb.-ft.
Electric motor location Front, Transverse
Electric motor type Synchronous
System power 279 Hp
System torque 315 Nm 232.33 lb.-ft.
Internal combustion engine specs
Power 150 Hp
Power per litre 100.2 Hp/l
Torque 220 Nm 162.26 lb.-ft.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code Xiaoyun / BYD472ZQB
Engine displacement 1497 cm3 91.35 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Direct injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine oil capacity 3.7 l 3.91 US qt | 3.26 UK qt
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Coolant 8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt
Engine systemsStart & Stop System
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 2315 kg 5103.7 lbs.
Max. weight 2970 kg 6547.73 lbs.
Max load 655 kg 1444.03 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 270 l 9.53 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1960 l 69.22 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1800 kg 3968.32 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg 1653.47 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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tires size 255/50 R20
Wheel rims size20