HIGHLIGHTS
- Three variants across the range – 2WD Dynamic, AWD Dynamic and AWD Premium
- Pricing starting from $74,990+orc
- Seven-seat configuration in all three models
- BYD’s new 2.0 Blade Battery
BYD New Zealand has today officially announced the local pricing and specification for the first super-hybrid seven-seat family SUV, the BYD Sealion 8 (known as the BYD Tang L in other overseas markets). BYD claims the Sealion 8 combines cutting-edge Blade Battery technology, sophisticated design, and versatile performance to deliver an uncompromising vehicle experience.
- Sealion 8 2WD Dynamic: $74,990+orc
- Sealion 8 AWD Dynamic: $83,990+orc
- Sealion 8 AWD Premium: $91,990+orc
The Sealion 8 range all feature BYD’s latest DMi 5.0 Super Hybrid plug-in powertrain, along with the proprietary new generation Blade Battery 2.0. The AWD variants boast BYD’s electric all-wheel-drive system, delivering exceptional traction and power, says the company.
“The arrival of the Sealion 8 marks a significant moment for BYD in New Zealand, providing Kiwi families with a spacious, safe, and technologically advanced PHEV seven-seat SUV that doesn’t compromise,” said Warren Willmot, General Manager of BYD New Zealand.
“With three well-specified models starting at $74,990, we are making long-range, premium plug-inhybrid mobility more accessible. The Sealion 8 is a vehicle designed for real life – offering the practicality, comfort, safety and performance that New Zealanders need, all with zero emissions and fuel consumption as low as 1 litre per 100kms. It represents our continued commitment to driving the nation’s electrified future forward.”
2026 BYD Sealion 8: Key Specifications & Highlights:
- Platform: Advanced BYD DM5.0 Super Hybrid plug-in powertrain
- Cell-to-Body technology (CTB)
- Battery: BYD Blade Battery.
- Drivetrains: Efficient 2WD or powerful Dual-Motor AWD, with a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine
- Estimated combined Range: From 1017kms
- Fuel economy as low as 1.0L/100km when battery above 25% SOC
- Seating: Versatile three-row, 7-seat configuration (2+3+2) available across the range.
- Safety: 9 Airbags, third row ISOFIX anchor points, 3rd row emergency locking seatbelts.
- Technology: Rotating central touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, comprehensive BYD
- DiPilot intelligent driving assistance suite.
- Charging: Rapid DC charging capability.
The BYD Sealion 8 is now available for order through BYD New Zealand’s authorised dealership network. Customer deliveries are expected to commence from March 2026.
