BYD Sealion 08 Pricing Leak: 785 km AWD Flagship at ¥250,000, Late-June Launch Confirmed

BYD’s flagship Ocean-Series sedan, the Sealion 08, has crossed a major pre-launch milestone. A leaked dealer pre-order sheet circulating on June 11 shows the 785 km AWD Flagship trim priced at ¥250,000 (~$34,500), with the full lineup expected to go on sale in late June or early July 2026. The number is significant: at ¥250,000, the four-wheel-drive Sealion 08 undercuts every comparable 800V-platform Chinese flagship sedan, and slides directly into the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD’s price tier (¥285,500 list).

The leaked figure is for the top 785 km AWD Flagship and is described as the deposit-debit amount on a dealer order document — not the final published MSRP, but typically within ±¥10,000 of the eventual on-sale price. For BYD’s broader 2026 sedan strategy, see BYD Sealion 08 800V flagship report.

What We Know About the BYD Sealion 08

• Length × Width × Height: 5,150 × 1,999 × 1,505 mm
• Wheelbase: 3,030 mm
• Class: Mid-large four-door sedan
• Body styling: Full-width tail-light bar, small ducktail spoiler, sculpted hood
• Interior: Ocean Aesthetic 2.0 cabin, three-spoke wheel, floating center touchscreen, full digital cluster, in-vehicle fridge, wireless phone charger

Two Powertrains, One Sedan

The Sealion 08 launches with both pure-electric and plug-in hybrid trims:

BEV (800V Flash-Charging)

• Platform: e-Platform 3.0 Evo 800V
• Battery: Second-generation BYD Blade LFP cell, supports “Flash Charge”
• Top AWD output: 510 kW (684 hp)
• 0–100 km/h: 3.3 seconds
• CLTC range: 900 km (top BEV trim)
• Pre-leak price: 785 km AWD Flagship at ¥250,000

PHEV (Fifth-Generation DM-i)

• System: 1.5T plug-in hybrid
• Twin-motor output: 400 kW (536 hp)
• Battery: 45.36 kWh LFP
• EV CLTC range: 400 km
• Combined range: 1,000 km
• Chassis tech: Rear-wheel steering, BYD Yunnian-A active suspension

Why ¥250,000 Is a Strategic Anchor

The ¥250,000 leak isn’t an entry-trim number — it’s the top-spec 785 km AWD Flagship. That means BYD has chosen to fight Tesla, NIO ET5 (¥298,000) and Xpeng P7+ (¥209,800–¥309,800) on absolute pricing aggression rather than on per-spec premium. A quick competitive read:

Model	Top AWD trim	Range (CLTC)	0–100 km/h	Price (¥)
BYD Sealion 08 BEV AWD	510 kW	785 km	3.3 s	~250,000 (leaked)
Tesla Model 3 LR AWD	440 hp	713 km	4.2 s	285,500
NIO ET5T	360 kW	650 km	4.0 s	298,000
Xpeng P7+ Max	235 kW	702 km	5.7 s	249,800
Zeekr 001 BEV	580 kW	705 km	3.3 s	269,000

If the ¥250,000 figure holds, the Sealion 08 BEV AWD undercuts every premium-flagship competitor in the segment — and matches Zeekr 001’s 0–100 km/h time at a ¥19,000 discount.

800V Flash-Charging: BYD’s Network Advantage

BYD’s 800V Flash-Charging system delivers up to 1 MW peak (1,000 V × 1,000 A) on BYD’s own megawatt charger network, which the brand has rapidly expanded to 8,500+ locations in China as of Q1 2026. Practical implications:

• Sealion 08 BEV 10–80%: ~12 minutes on Flash Charge
• Comparable Tesla Supercharger V4 in China: ~22 minutes for Model 3 LR
• Network coverage: Flash Charge spans 31 provinces; Tesla Supercharger China sits at ~12,500 stalls but lacks the 1 MW peak power

How This Connects to BYD’s Overseas Push

The Sealion 08 is also a flagship for BYD’s overseas Ocean-Series story. BYD has confirmed the model for European right-hand-drive markets in Q4 2026 and Australia in Q1 2027. Pricing in Europe is expected to land at €38,000–€48,000. For where BYD is taking the rest of the Ocean lineup, see BYD new-market entries report.

FAQs

When does the BYD Sealion 08 launch?

Late June or early July 2026 in China, according to multiple dealer sources cited by Autohome.

What is the entry-level price?

The entry RWD trim has not yet leaked. Industry estimates suggest a ¥199,800–¥219,800 starting point.

Is the Sealion 08 a sedan or an SUV?

It is a four-door fastback sedan — BYD’s largest car in the Ocean Series, comparable in footprint to the Tesla Model S but priced like the Model 3.

What is BYD’s “Flash Charge”?

Flash Charge is BYD’s 1 MW (1,000V × 1,000A) DC fast-charging system. Compatible Ocean and Dynasty models can take 400 km of range in roughly 5 minutes on the megawatt network.

Editor’s note: Pricing is based on a leaked dealer pre-order document and remains unofficial until BYD’s launch event. RMB-to-USD conversions use $1 ≈ ¥7.25.

Reviewed by Han Liu, Editor, iEVChina

Source: Autohome.com.cn