Status checked 2026-07-13 · 🇨🇦 Canada

BYD Seal 08 in Canada: can you get one?

No — you can't get the BYD Seal 08 in Canada.

Canada applies a 100% surtax on Chinese-made EVs.

Officially sold there?No
Import barrierCanada applies a 100% surtax on Chinese-made EVs.
China price (reference)≈ $29,030 (from 196,900 RMB)
Model statusOn sale in China

With a 100% surtax in place, Chinese EVs are not sold officially and personal import is not economically viable.

BYD Seal 08 specs

BodySedan — Mid-to-large sedan
RangeUp to 905 km CLTC (BEV); up to 1,660 km CLTC combined (PHEV)
PowertrainBEV and PHEV; up to 510 kW; 0–100 km/h in 3.3 s (top trim)

China-market figures, checked 2026-07-13 · sources: CarNewsChina 2026-07-02, CnEVPost 2026-07-02. A version sold or imported into Canada may differ in specification.

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This reflects Canada's general framework for Chinese-made EVs and the model's known status as of 2026-07-13. It is general information, not legal or import advice. Rules change — confirm with official sources before acting.