BYD Sealion 08
China name: 海狮08
BYD's flagship Ocean SUV, a full-size model available as a plug-in hybrid and a battery-electric version in five- and six-seat layouts. It was revealed at the Beijing show in April 2026 and launched in China in August 2026.
Generations & years
First generation 2026–present
Previewed with the Seal 08 in December 2025 and revealed at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Pre-sales opened on 13 August 2026, and it launched with eight variants from 229,900 to 279,900 yuan. Deliveries began in September 2026 from the Jinan plant.
Powertrain, battery & charging
Plug-in hybrid: a 1.5 L engine (115 kW) with a 200 kW electric motor, rated at 350 km or 400 km of electric range. Battery-electric: second-generation Blade LFP batteries of 92.093 kWh or 115.072 kWh, rated at 800 or 900 km CLTC, with four-wheel-drive versions. Rear-wheel steering and DiSus-A dual-chamber air suspension; double-wishbone front and five-link rear suspension. About 5,115 mm long, 1,999 mm wide and 1,800 mm tall on a 3,030 mm wheelbase.
Where to find the VIN
On most cars the VIN is visible at the base of the windscreen (driver side) and on a label in the driver-side door opening; check your registration document too.
China-spec vs export-spec
The Sealion 08 is a different, larger car than the Sealion 05, 06 and 07, and it is not the Tang L, which is sold as the Sealion 8 in some markets. Plug-in hybrid and EV versions, and five- and six-seat versions, differ. Charging inlets differ by market: China-spec cars use the GB/T standard and export versions are built for the destination market. Send the VIN.
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