| What is the body type, BYD Sealion 8? | SUV, 5 Doors, 7 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy, BYD Sealion 8 DM-p 1.5T (488 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid AWD E-CVT? | 1.0 l/100 km 235.2 US mpg 282.5 UK mpg 100 km/l |
| How ECO is the car, BYD Sealion 8 DM-p 1.5T (488 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid AWD E-CVT? | Euro 5 |
| What is the range of pure electric driving, DM-p 1.5T (488 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid AWD E-CVT? | 152 km 94.45 mi |
| How fast is the car, 2026 Sealion 8 DM-p 1.5T (488 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid AWD E-CVT? | 200 km/h | 124.27 mph 0-100 km/h: 4.9 sec 0-60 mph: 4.7 sec |
| How much power, BYD Sealion 8 SUV 2026 DM-p 1.5T (488 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid AWD E-CVT? | 488 Hp, 675 Nm 497.85 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BYD Sealion 8 SUV 2026 DM-p 1.5T (488 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid AWD E-CVT? | 1.5 l 1497 cm3 91.35 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 2026 BYD DM-p 1.5T (488 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid AWD E-CVT? | 4, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, BYD Sealion 8 SUV 2026 DM-p 1.5T (488 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid AWD E-CVT? | All wheel drive (4x4). PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle). An Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels, one electric motor drives the front wheels, one electric motor drives the rear wheels. There is an ability for running 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-p 1.5T (488 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid AWD E-CVT? | 2580 kg 5687.93 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 2026 BYD Sealion 8 DM-p 1.5T (488 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid AWD E-CVT? | 3265 kg 7198.09 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-p 1.5T (488 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid AWD E-CVT? | automatic transmission E-CVT |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BYD |
| Model | Sealion 8 |
| Generation | Sealion 8 |
| Modification (Engine) | DM-p 1.5T (488 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid AWD E-CVT |
| Start of production | February, 2026 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type | SUV |
| Seats | 7 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) | 1.0 l/100 km
235.2 US mpg 282.5 UK mpg 100 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / electricity |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 4.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 4.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 4.7 sec |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h 124.27 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 5 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.3 kg/Hp, 189.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.8 kg/Nm, 261.6 Nm/tonne |
| Electric cars and hybrids specs | |
| Gross battery capacity | 35.6 kWh |
| Battery technology | Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Battery location | Below the floor |
| All-electric range (NEDC) | 152 km 94.45 mi |
| Charging ports |  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 |
| Electric motor 2 | |
| Electric motor power | 272 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque | 360 Nm 265.52 lb.-ft. |
| Electric motor location | Rear axle, Transverse |
| Electric motor type | Synchronous |
| System power | 488 Hp |
| System torque | 675 Nm 497.85 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 |
| Engine oil specification | Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt |
| Engine systems | Start & Stop System |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 2580 kg 5687.93 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 3265 kg 7198.09 lbs. |
| Max load | 685 kg 1510.17 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%) | 2000 kg 4409.25 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 | An Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels, one electric motor drives the front wheels, one electric motor drives the rear wheels. There is an ability for running in full electric or mixed mode. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| 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 |
| Tires size | 265/45 R21 |
| Wheel rims size | 21 |
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