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BYD SEALION 6 ESSENTIAL PHEV … IMPRESSIVE

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BYD’s Sealion 6 is one of the new breed of super hybrids. So called because they are plug-in hybrids with larger batteries that deliver greater electric only range. These PHEVs are starting to gain traction in the market, with a 136 per cent increase in sales in recent months. Fully charged, with a range that exceeds 100km in some cases, they can be used in electric-only mode for the weekday commute. For longer trips, their combined petrol and electric range exceeds 1000km, removing any lingering fear of being stranded with… Read more

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BYD SHARK IS COMING FOR YOU

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It’s BYD’s Shark and it’s coming for you. At least it is if you’re in the market for a ute because the Shark, or Shark 6 to be exact, has been a runaway success for the Chinese company. BYD has sold more than 10,000 examples of the dual cab utility since launch 12 months ago and just to set the record straight, it’s not an electric vehicle — but rather a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). That makes the Shark rather special but not quite unique with competitors such as the Ford… Read more

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BYD SEALION 7 PREMIUM

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Back in 2022, BYD was one of the first Chinese vehicles to enter the Australian EV market. It started as a one-car brand imported by the private company EV Direct with the Atto 3 compact SUV. Although popular with early EV adopters it didn’t make much of an impact on overall sales. Atto 3 was followed in 2023 by the Dolphin EV hatch and Seal EV sedan. The first BYD plug-in hybrid, the Sealion 6, arrived in 2024. A mid-sized SUV, it attracted strong sales and quickly became the top-selling… Read more

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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