BYD Commercializes Sealion 08 Crossover with 12,000 Day-One Orders in China
BYD has launched the Sealion 08 in China across eight plug-in hybrid and pure electric variants priced from 229,900 yuan, securing over 12,000 firm orders in its first 24 hours.
- 12,000 units
- 229,900 yuan
- 115.072 kWh
- 1,650 km
What Happened
BYD has released the Sealion 08 mid-to-large SUV in China, securing over 12,000 firm customer orders during its first 24 hours of availability. Offering eight distinct trim choices, pricing ranges from 229,900 yuan ($33,800 USD) for the entry plug-in hybrid up to 279,900 yuan for the flagship all-wheel-drive electric variant.
The vehicle serves as the launch application for BYD's second-generation Blade Battery system. Pure-electric variants feature a 115.072-kWh pack yielding certified CLTC ranges between 800 and 900 kilometers. Dual-motor BEV models combine a 215-kW front motor with a 370-kW rear unit to reach 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
12,000units
firm orders within first operating day
229,900yuan
entry plug-in hybrid starting tier
900km
CLTC rating on 115.072-kWh BEV pack
Plug-in hybrid editions pair an 115-kW 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with a 55.843-kWh second-generation Blade Battery, providing 350 to 400 kilometers of pure electric range and a combined operating range of 1,650 kilometers. Chassis dynamics incorporate DiSus-A intelligent air suspension and rear-wheel steering enabling a 4.95-meter turning radius.
Why this matters
The model serves as the commercial debut for BYD's second-generation Blade Battery, delivering up to 900 kilometers of electric range in BEV form and 400 kilometers in PHEV form. Equipping DiSus-A air suspension and God's Eye 5.0 driver assistance broadens BYD's flagship electrified SUV portfolio.
Terms in This Story
- Blade Battery
- BYD's proprietary lithium iron phosphate cell design utilizing long structural prismatic cells to optimize space utilization.
- DiSus-A
- BYD's intelligent air suspension control system incorporating adaptive height and damping adjustments.
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