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BYD DOLPHIN PREMIUM

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Dolphin was the first production model to feature BYD’s new logo. It’s also the first and smallest of BYD’s electric vehicles to be offered here, in a range that now spans five models and will soon include a fully electric ute — the Shark. Launched in August, 2021, Dolphin went on sale in August, 2023 followed in quick succession by the rest of the range. BYD seems to have struck a chord with buyers as it is now one of the fastest growing brands in the Australian market. But, as… Read more

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BYD SEAL PREMIUM EXTENDED RANGE

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There’s no mistaking the BYD Seal for its smaller sibling the Dolphin. The electric sedan is a good looking car by any standard, with movie-star looks for a surprisingly small outlay. And the more you learn about the Seal, the more interesting it becomes. We kept waiting for the catch, but it never arrived. BYD hasn’t sold buyers short like some of the Chinese brands, by leaving out essentials such as satnav and Android Auto. So, if you’ve had your eye on a Tesla Model 3, then you’ll want to… Read more

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES – MYTHS VERSUS REALITY

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    The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), the national body representing the electric  vehicle industry in Australia, has moved to dispel some of the common myths about  electric vehicles.   MYTH 1: NOT ENOUGH DRIVING RANGE Today’s EVs have enough battery range to meet the average Australian’s driving  needs for over a week.   Current EVs have an average battery range of 480km but the technology is  advancing so rapidly that new models can drive for almost 550km on a single  charge.   The average Australian drives 38km per day… Read more

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BYD ATTO 3 REVIEW

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Although the name BYD will be well-known to electric vehicle buyers, it’s still largely unknown in the Australian motoring mainstream – but that’s about to change. Somewhat quirkily BYD stands for Build Your Dreams and the Chinese company is actually the world’s second-largest manufacturer of fully-electrified vehicles, second only to Tesla. When plug-in hybrids (PHEV) are added, it’s the largest, with over 1.6 million built in 2022. Although there were a couple of BYD models sold in Australia from 2017 onwards these were private imports. It wasn’t until the arrival… Read more