The arrival of the BYD Sealion 08 at the dealership has been started in China prior to the July 2026 launch. They will launch with pure-electric and extended-range electric powertrains, with the expected ex-showroom price ranging from 250,000 to 350,000 yuan, which translates to 35.17 to 39.24 lakh rupees. Once launched, it will compete with the Aito M8, the Li Auto L8, and the Nio ES8.
Two seating configurations and large boot space
Available with two seating configurations, five-seater in layout of 2-3 with individual seats are front row, and three bench-type in rear, and six-seater in 2-2-2 with two individual seats for driver and passenger, two captain seats with separate armrest in the second row, and two bench-type seats in the third-row.
The five-seater has large boot space, and the six-seater is small but capable of carrying multiple small pieces of luggage. The dimensions in terms of length, width and height are 5,020 mm, 1,995 mm and 1,760 mm, respectively. It features a wheelbase of 3,030 mm, ensuring ample legroom for all occupants.
Large infotainment system and zero-gravity seats expected
Inside, it may get a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster under the steering wheel and a 15.6-inch rotating infotainment touchscreen in the centre of the dashboard that supports wireless connectivity. The infotainment system will also support AI-based voice assistants which do things over the voice command. To ensure a better audio experience, it is set to feature a 21-speaker premium sound system.
The cabin is set to be equipped with a 26-inch head-up display that projects driving information on the windscreen to ensure that the driver won’t have to look below on the instrument cluster for any details. The 5-seater and 6-seater may feature heated, ventilated, and powered front seats, and the 6-seater is set to get zero-gravity seats in the second row with both heating and ventilation functions.
Other feature expectations are BYD’s “God’s Eye” intelligent driving system, as a roof-mounted LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) unit, is visible in the official image, along with adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, a 360-degree camera, a driver monitoring camera, up to 9 airbags which play a crucial role in saving lives in case of collision, rear-wheel steering, and DiSus-A air suspension.
Futuristic lighting, large alloy wheels, and clean rear view
Upfront, it features a split LED headlight setup; wave-shaped daylight running lights are placed below the hood, and the main headlamps are integrated with the bumper in vertical styling, giving a modern touch. The vertical air intakes are placed below that help in keeping the battery pack cool in the EV version and ICE too in the EREV version.
In profile, it gets flush-type handles reducing the side drag and improving efficiency; large alloy wheels giving bold road presence; double-motor electrically adjustable outside rear-view mirrors with integrated side indicators; blacked-out window trim; roof rails; and chrome garnishing on the body, creating an attractive side look.
At the rear, it boasts full-width LED taillights with the BYD lettering in the centre that create a wide stance; an integrated roof spoiler with a braking light reduces turbulence during high speeds, ensuring better airflow across the body; a minimalistic powered tailgate for easy boot access; and a clean bumper add premiumness.
Two powertrain options and maximum 900 km range
Set to be introduced as EV and EREV, notably, both feature 800-volt electrical architecture with next-generation BYD LFP battery packs. The electric vehicles come with both single-motor RWD and double-motor AWD drivetrains, which deliver the power of 320 kW with a top speed of 240 km/h and 585 kW with 250 km/h, respectively. The battery pack is still pending, but reports claim the CLTC range is up to 900 km.
On the other hand, the extended-range electric vehicle used BYD’s fifth-generation DM system. It gets a 1.5-litre turbocharged ICE under the hood that acts as a generator; it delivers the power of 115 kW. It comes as AWD with a double motor, each with the power output of 200 kW, and features a top speed of 200 km/h. Features a 45.36 kWh battery pack giving the pure-electric range of 400 km on CLTC, combinedly running up to 900 km.