BYD Sea Lion 08 Official Launch Release

BYD Ocean‑Net’s flagship mid‑to‑large SUV, the Sea Lion 08, is set for its official launch on September 2. It measures 5115 mm × 1999 mm × 1800 mm with a wheelbase of 3030 mm, offered in 5‑seat and 6‑seat cabin configurations.

Adopting the Ocean Aesthetics 2.0 design language, it features highly recognizable Ice‑Eye daytime running lights and tidal‑style gradient taillights. Five solid‑color and two two‑tone exterior paint options are available. Buyers can opt for 20‑inch or 21‑inch wheels and soft‑close four‑door electric suction, delivering a poised stance alongside practicality.

The interior carries on Ocean‑Net’s enveloping cabin layout, centered by a 17.3‑inch central control display, with two interior themes: Night Violet and Cloud White. Front‑row seats come with heating, ventilation and multi‑point massage functions. The six‑seat variant is equipped with zero‑gravity second‑row seats; optional upgrades include a 21.4‑inch overhead entertainment screen and a 25‑speaker Devialet audio system. Three‑zone independent climate control allows separate temperature settings for different zones. There are 53 storage compartments throughout the cabin, plus an optional 7.3‑L on‑board refrigerator for enhanced family‑oriented versatility. Both 5‑seat and 6‑seat versions provide generous cargo capacity in the trunk and front trunk.

Under the hardware, the Sea Lion 08 is fitted with Cloud‑A air suspension, rear‑wheel steering, the God’s Eye 5.0 intelligent‑driving system and second‑generation Blade Battery. Two powertrain choices are available: plug‑in hybrid and pure‑electric.

The plug‑in hybrid variant uses a 1.5T engine with single‑motor or dual‑motor setups. It delivers up to 400 km CLTC pure‑electric range and a combined total range of 1650 km.

For the pure‑electric version, multiple motor outputs are on offer, paired with 92.093 kWh and 115.072 kWh battery packs, achieving a maximum CLTC range of 900 km to satisfy diverse range requirements.