BYD locks September 2 release for Sealion 08 electric SUV equipped with 115 kWh battery
BYD will officially introduce its flagship Sealion 08 sport utility vehicle on September 2, bringing an available 115.072 kilowatt-hour battery pack rated for up to 900 kilometres of CLTC driving range.
- 115.072 kWh
- 900 km
What Happened
Official launch schedules published by the automaker Ocean sales network confirm the three-row flagship crossover will complete its national commercial introduction in early September following regulatory approvals from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
115.072 kWhLFP Blade
Long-range specification
Homologation data shows the vehicle utilizes structural Blade cells embedded directly into the chassis floorpan, allowing cabin packaging for six- and seven-passenger seating layouts while preserving cargo volume.
Charging hardware incorporates dual-plug simultaneous DC fast charging, enabling rapid energy replenishment on high-output highway corridors to minimize long-distance family travel stops.
Why this matters
Positioned at the pinnacle of the Ocean product network, the Sealion 08 enters China competitive three-row family electric crossover market. Large pack capacity paired with high-rate fast charging strengthens BYD competitive stance against extended-range hybrid alternatives.
Terms in This Story
- EV
- Electric vehicle, a vehicle powered fully or partly by electricity.
- kWh
- Kilowatt-hour, a unit often used for battery capacity or energy use.
- ICE
- Internal combustion engine, the conventional petrol or diesel engine type.
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