{"id":2204,"date":"2025-06-11T09:29:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T09:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/?p=2204"},"modified":"2025-06-11T16:44:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T16:44:01","slug":"this-family-suv-hits-62-mph-in-under-5-seconds-and-doesnt-even-need-a-charger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/11\/this-family-suv-hits-62-mph-in-under-5-seconds-and-doesnt-even-need-a-charger\/","title":{"rendered":"This Family SUV Hits 62 MPH In Under 5 Seconds And Doesn\u2019t Even Need A Charger"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BYD-SEALION-8-4-1024x577-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>The new BYD Sealion 8 will be offered with a 19 kWh and a 35.6 kWh pack.<\/li>\n<li>Both variants sport a 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder driving the front wheels.<\/li>\n<li>The automaker says the flagship version can hit 62 mph in just 4.9 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/byd\/\">BYD<\/a> family continues to grow at a frantic pace, and this is the latest addition to its fleet: the Sealion 8. No, it won&rsquo;t be sold in the United States, but it will be offered in several markets outside of China, including Australia and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/europe\/\">Europe<\/a>. Unlike the new EVs from BYD that have attracted plenty of attention in recent months, the Sealion 8 is exclusively a plug-in hybrid (for now), but the truth is that his may only add to its appeal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Two versions of the Sealion 8 will be offered. The first, known as the DM-i, comes equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a 19 kW battery pack. The engine is rated at 148 hp (110 kW) and 162 lb-ft (220 Nm), while an electric motor at the front axle delivers 268 hp (200 kW) and 232 lb-ft (315 Nm). BYD claims it can hit 100 km\/h (62 mph) in 8.6 seconds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/04\/byd-slam-dunks-rivals-with-new-evs-that-get-up-to-1100-hp-can-top-up-in-just-20-minutes-and-start-at-30k\/\">BYD&rsquo;s 1,100HP EV Monsters Promise Insane Charging Speeds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Those in the market for something a little punchier would be wise to opt for the DM-p. It retains the same 1.5-liter engine and front electric motor, but adds a 189 hp (141 kW) and 265 lb-ft (360 Nm)motor at the rear axle. It also has a larger 35.6 kWh battery and can hit 62 mph in 4.9 seconds.<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>With figures like these, the Sealion 8 could sway potential buyers out of new seven-seat electric SUVs like the Kia EV9 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/05\/leasing-the-new-hyundai-ioniq-9-sounds-like-a-great-deal\/\">Hyundai Ioniq 9<\/a>. With the exception of the EV9 GT, the Sealion 8 is quicker than the flagship versions of both the Kia and the Hyundai and, being a hybrid, takes range anxiety out of the equation. It will t&rsquo;s a big deal in markets like Australia, where the charging infrastructure is still quite poor. It should also serve as a compelling alternative to other hybrid SUVs like the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BYD-SEALION-pp.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" This Family SUV Hits 62 MPH In Under 5 Seconds And Doesn&rsquo;t Even Need A Charger\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1595\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BYD-SEALION-pp-1024x638.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/06\/beijing-wants-ev-price-war-to-stop-but-it-might-get-worse\/\">BYD says<\/a> the Sealion 8 sips just 5.6 l\/100 km (42 mpg) over the combined cycle, and the larger of the two batteries gives it up to 150 km (93 miles) of electric range. It&rsquo;s also equipped with the BYD DiPilot 300 suite of autonomous driving systems that includes five radars, 12 cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and a LiDAR.<\/p>\n<p>The Chinese automaker unveiled the homegrown version of the Sealion 8 earlier this year, where it&rsquo;s known as the Tang L. Interestingly, the Chinese model is also available as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/electric-vehicles\/\">EV<\/a> and uses BYD&rsquo;s new Super e-Platform with a 1000-volt electrical architecture. It has a large 100.5 kWh battery yet only takes 30 minutes to charge from 0-100%. BYD has yet to say if the EV version will also be sold internationally.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BYD Tang L<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new BYD Sealion 8 will be offered with a 19 kWh and a 35.6 kWh pack. Both variants sport &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/11\/this-family-suv-hits-62-mph-in-under-5-seconds-and-doesnt-even-need-a-charger\/\" class=\"more-link\"><span class=\"more-button\">Continue Reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">This Family SUV Hits 62 MPH In Under 5 Seconds And Doesn\u2019t Even Need A Charger<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2206,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2204"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2204"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2204\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2207,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2204\/revisions\/2207"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2206"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2204"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2204"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2204"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}