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Compare: BYD Sealion 8 DM-p 1.5T (488 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid AWD E-CVT

BYD Sealion 8BYD Sealion 8

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
Powertrain Architecture
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Body type
SUV
Seats
7
Doors
5

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
1.0 l/100 km (NEDC)
Fuel Type
Petrol / electricity
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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 and hybrid car specs

Gross battery capacity
35.6 kWh
Battery technology
Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4)
Battery location
Below the floor
Electric range
152 km (NEDC)
Charging ports
Charging times

Electric motor 1

Electric motor power
272 Hp
Electric motor Torque
315 Nm
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Electric motor type
Synchronous

Electric motor 2

Electric motor power
272 Hp
Electric motor Torque
360 Nm
Engine layout
Rear axle, Transverse
Electric motor type
Synchronous
System power
488 Hp
System torque
675 Nm

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
150 Hp
Power per litre
100.2 Hp/l
Torque
220 Nm
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
Xiaoyun / BYD472ZQB
Engine displacement
1497 cm3
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
Engine oil specification
Coolant
8.5 l
Engine systems
Start & Stop System

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
2580 kg
Max. weight
3265 kg
Max load
685 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
270 l
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1960 l
Fuel tank capacity
60 l
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
2000 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg

Dimensions

Length
5040 mm
Width
1996 mm
Height
1760 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
Front track
1716 mm
Rear (Back) track
1720 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.8 m

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
Tire size
265/45 R21
Wheel rim size
21