More seats. More earning potential. The 7-seat PHEV SUV built for rideshare drivers who want to do more every shift.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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*Images for illustrative purposes only. Please confirm final specifications and features with our experts prior to purchase.
Discover features and specifications for the BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD
• Drivetrain type: DM-i Super Hybrid
• Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive (FWD)
• Electric motor type: Permanent magnet synchronous motor
• Front motor maximum power: 200 kW
• Front motor maximum torque: 315 Nm
• Engine: Plug-in hybrid 1.5-litre turbocharged
• Engine maximum power: 110 kW
• Engine maximum torque: 220 Nm
• Combined maximum power: 205 kW
• Combined maximum torque: 315 Nm
• Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 8.6 seconds
• Top speed: 200 km/h
• Emission standard: Euro V
• Drive modes: Eco / Normal / Sport / Snow
• Battery type: BYD Blade Battery (LFP)
• Battery capacity: 19.0 kWh
• Electric range (NEDC combined): 103 km
• Combined fuel consumption — SOC >25%: 1.0 L/100km
• Combined fuel consumption — SOC <25%: 5.3 L/100km
• Fuel tank capacity: 60 L
• Sliding regeneration control system: Standard
• Brake regeneration control system: Standard
Maximum DC charging rate: 40 kW
Maximum AC charging rate: 11 kW
Portable charging cable (Mode 2): Standard
V2L function (Vehicle-to-Load): Standard
V2L discharge adapter: Standard
• Overall length: 5,040 mm
• Overall width: 1,996 mm
• Overall height: 1,760 mm
• Wheelbase: 2,950 mm
• Wheel track front / rear: 1,716 / 1,720 mm
• Minimum turning radius: 5.9 m
• Boot capacity (7 seats): 270 L
• Boot capacity (6 seats / 2nd row folded): 960 L
• Boot capacity (maximum / all rows folded): 1,960 L
• Seating capacity: 7
• Kerb weight: 2,315 kg
• Gross vehicle mass: 2,970 kg
• Towing capacity (braked): 1,800 kg
• Towing capacity (unbraked): 750 kg
• Payload: 655 kg
• Front airbags: Driver & front passenger
• Side airbags: Front row
• Far-side airbag: Driver & front passenger
• Side airbags: Second row
• Side curtain airbags: Front & rear
• Double pre-tensioned seat belts: Front row
• Second row pre-tensioned limited force belt
• Third row emergency locking seat belt
• Seat belt reminder: Full vehicle (all seats)
• 360° camera
• Front parking sensor (4 zones)
• Rear parking sensor (4 zones)
• Electronic child safety lock
• Electronic parking brake (EPB)
• Automatic parking hold system (AVH)
• Electronic vehicle stability control (ESC)
• Intelligent power brake system
• Hydraulic brake boost (HBB)
• Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)
• Electronic brake pre-charging system
• Parking brake deceleration control system
• Vehicle dynamic control system
• Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
• Hill hold control (HHC)
• Comfort braking (CST)
• Coordinated regenerative braking system
• Anti-rollover control system (RMI)
• Steep descent control system (HDC)
• Distributed traction control system
• Driver fatigue monitoring
• Driver distraction monitoring
• Cabin monitoring system with child detection: All seats
• Intelligent interactive cockpit mode: Nap / camping / car wash
• Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
• Speed limit reminder (ISLI)
• Traffic sign recognition
• Intelligent speed limit control
• Intelligent cruise control (ICC)
• Adaptive headlamps (AFL)
• Forward collision warning
• Front cross traffic alert
• Front cross traffic brake
• Rear collision warning
• Rear cross traffic alert
• Rear cross traffic brake
• Automatic emergency braking
• Emergency lane keeping assist
• Blind spot detection
• Door opening safety reminder
• Lane departure assist
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Fullscreen panoramic sunroof with electric sunshade
• Integrated aluminium roof rack
• Rain sensing wiper with built-in washer jets
• Rear wiper
• Electrically heated and adjustable exterior mirrors
• Electrically retractable exterior mirrors
• Automatic interior anti-glare mirror
• Auto windows with anti-trap
• Front windshield double-layer sound insulation
• Double soundproof front doors
• Rear windshield privacy glass
• Rear door privacy glass
• Rear windscreen with electric heating and defrosting
• Electrically operated trunk door
• Full-LED headlights
• Manual headlight height adjustment
• Follow-me-home headlight function
• LED daytime running lights
• LED tail lights
• Rear fog light
• Cornering lights
• Dynamic turn signals
• LED high mount brake light
• Charging port light
• LED reading lights: Front, middle and rear seats
• Luggage compartment lighting
• Glove box lighting
• LED puddle lamps: All four doors
• Manual 4-way adjustable steering column
• Electric gear shifter (column-mounted)
• Steering wheel: Synthetic leather-wrapped with controls
• Instrumentation: 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• Spray painted decorative dashboard
• Synthetic leather upholstery
• Driver seat: 6-way electric adjustment
• Front passenger seat: 6-way electric adjustment
• Front seats: Ventilating & heating
• Second row seat: 4-way manual adjustment
• Height-adjustable head restraints: Rear seats
• Second row foldable front seat
• Second row 40:60 ratio foldable seats
• Latch child seat fastening device
• Front sunvisor with vanity mirror & lighting
• Luggage cover curtain
• Carpet floor mats
• Air conditioning with PM2.5 high efficiency filter
• Automatic three-zone climate control
• Second and third row ceiling air vents
• Nylon tufted foot pads
• Tyre repair kit
• Tool kit
• Keyless entry & start
• Key fob (×1)
• NFC card (×1)
• BYD digital key (via compatible smartphone app)
• 50W wireless phone charger
• 12V accessory socket
• Automatic three-zone climate control
• Second and third row ceiling air vents
• Keyless entry and start
• NFC card key (×2)
• BYD digital key
• Bluetooth key
• 2× 15W wireless phone chargers
• 12V accessory socket
• PM2.5 filtration system
• Automatic dual-zone air conditioning
• Rear central air vents
• Exterior: Aurora White (standard), Ridge Grey, Cosmos Black, Dark Aquamarine
• Interior: Black (standard)
Visit one of our friendly hubs, chat to us online, or read our frequently asked questions.
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.
Here’s a full run-down of costs for our Flexi Own agreement.
Up-front:
One-off setup fee of $990 for new cars and $495 for pre-owned cars
At onboarding:
Pro-rata charge for remainder of first week
First weekly fee (billed one week in advance)
Weekly fee includes:
Vehicle rental
Registration & CTP
Scheduled servicing (up to 180,000 km)*
Replacement tyres & brakes due to wear*
Unlimited KMs¹
Optional extras:
Payout Protection Fee may apply (see Additional Fees for more details)
Loss and Damage cover (and optional replacement vehicle inclusion)*. Additional charges may occur if Loss and Damage cover taken out for driving >1,000km per week^
Loss and Damage Waiver Reduction Fee (reduces payable Loss and Damage Waiver in the event of an accident - See Additional Fees for more details)
Not included:
Fuel/charging, rideshare platform fees, tolls, fines and other fees and charges.
*Subject to caps in your agreement and overarching T&Cs in your Flexi-own agreement. 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
^Excess km fees only applicable for customers who take out Loss and Damage Cover. Speak to one of our friendly staff and consult the terms of your Flexi own agreement.
Signing up is simple:
Enquire online through the Splend website, and one of our experts will call you
Book an appointment at your local Splend hub to test drive and finalise sign-up
Provide required documents (driver’s licence, proof of Uber account, proof of address)
Review and sign your quote
Review and sign the subscription agreement (we recommend you obtain independent legal advice before signing)
Pick up your car once available and approved and start driving.
Splend offers a wide range of rideshare-ready vehicles (new and pre-owned), including EVs, Hybrids and selected ICE vehicles. Models may be suitable for Uber categories like Premier, Max, XL, Comfort Electric, Comfort, or Green. You can browse the current range of available cars on the Splend site.
*Uber determines eligibility for specific categories. Splend can recommend models based on cost and earning potential. Browse current cars on the Splend site
Dedicated Customer Support available 24/7 on 1800 775 363.
You can check out all our Frequently Asked Questions here. Give us a call at 1800 SPLEND, or fill in our Enquiry form.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Give us a call and one of our friendly team members will help you out.
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