Sri Lanka's most popular NEV brand, BYD, in partnership with its authorised distributor John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), officially launched the BYD SEALION 8 on March 10th 2026. Unveiled at a special launch event held at the Cinnamon Lakeside, the SEALION 8 launch marks the arrival of BYD's flagship seven-seat plug-in hybrid electric SUV...
Notably, Sri Lanka is among the first countries in the world to introduce the model, including the high-performance DM-p (Dual Mode Performance) variant. A highlight of the launch was the debut of the DM-p variant, BYD's Dual Mode Performance system, which represents a refined "Performance Hybrid" approach that balances powerful driving dynamics with everyday family utility.
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People- Charith Panditharatne2
- John Keells CG Auto2
- John Keells CG Auto ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankans
- Dynamic
- Premium
Organisations- BYD2
- John Keells CG Auto
- Rs.34.9 million
- Sri Lankans
- Brent
- DM-p
- PHEV
- NEV
Places- Sri Lanka2
- Cinnamon Lakeside
- BYD."Sri Lanka
- United States
- South Asia
- Sri Lankan
- West Asia
- Colombo
Keywords- hybrids
- sealion
- rising
- seater
- agent
- asian
- costs
- debut
- makes
- seven
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