BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD

More seats. More earning potential. The 7-seat PHEV SUV built for rideshare drivers who want to do more every shift.

More passengers.
More earning opportunities.

This 7-seat vehicle unlocks ride categories that 5-seat drivers simply can't access including larger groups, airport family runs, Uber XL equivalent bookings. In peak periods, that can mean accepting rides other drivers can't take.

1.1L/100km fuel economy

Automatic 3-zone climate control

Up to 1,960 litres of boot capacity

50W Wireless Phone Charger

15.6" Intelligent Rotating Touch Screen

360° Panoramic Safety Camera

7 seats that open up rides you couldn't take before

Most rideshare vehicles top out at 5 passengers. The Sealion 8 seats 7 which means group bookings, airport family runs, and larger fare categories are yours to accept. In peak periods, that's the difference between waiting for the next request and already being on one.

A cabin built for long days behind the wheel

The 15.6-inch touchscreen puts navigation, music and climate controls exactly where you need them. It's the kind of workspace that makes 8-hour shifts feel manageable, and the kind of interior that passengers notice and rate accordingly.

103km on battery, So more of every fare stays with you.

Charge overnight at home and start every shift on pure electricity. For most metro drivers that covers the bulk of the day meaning more of what you earn stays in your pocket. And on the days you go further, the PHEV engine steps in at just 1.1L/100km, so running costs stay low no matter how long the shift.

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How does it work?

Splend provides a subscription-based car plan designed specifically for Uber and other rideshare drivers in Australia. Drivers sign a subscription agreement, not a finance or loan contract.

You pay a single weekly subscription fee that covers*:

  • A) Vehicle access (rideshare-ready car)

  • B) Registration, CTP, Rideshare licence/inspections, Scheduled servicing, and replacement tyres and brakes due to wear^

  • C) Rideshare-specific loss and damage cover (for certain Flexi Own contracts from 1 October 2025 you can opt instead to obtain your own eligible Rideshare insurance should you wish) with optional replacement vehicle provision.

Splend offers two flexible vehicle plans to suit your needs:

  • Flexi Own – work towards ownership while benefiting from all inclusions.

  • Flexi Try – try before you buy, ideal for testing rideshare or EVs.

*Subject to the terms of your Flexi Own/Flexi Try agreement. Servicing and maintenance subject to applicable caps. Additional fees may apply.

^ Some of our vehicles will be available without servicing and other consumables, for a lower weekly subscription. Speak to one of our friendly staff for further details.

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