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2026 BYD Sealion 5: Mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV due soon could be cheapest on the market
BYD has confirmed yet another addition to Australia’s new car market, with the affordable Sealion 5 mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV due in early 2026.
How BYD plans to dominate the Australian new car market after “explosive” 2025
After a meteoric rise on the Australian sales charts in 2025, BYD is planning for an even bigger 2026, with new product reaching more segments than before and further expansion of the brand around Australia.
BYD Atto 1 and Atto 2 pricing revealed: Australia has a new cheapest EV
There’s a new entrant to the light car class, with the BYD Atto 1 going on sale in December. It’s not only one of the cheapest new cars on the market, it’s also electric.
New car calendar 2026: All the new cars coming to Australia next year
Here’s the WhichCar by Wheels guide to all the new cars that will launch in Australia in 2026. Check back in regularly for updates…
BYD fast-tracks SEALION 8 launch as brand’s most advanced SUV heads for Australia
The seven-seat hybrid SUV marks BYD’s first three-row model for local buyers, pairing electric performance and petrol efficiency with Australian-tuned suspension and high-tech features.
BYD previews ‘cheapest EV’ ATTO 1 and compact ATTO 2 ahead of Australian arrival
BYD will soon expand its local electric line-up with two new models – including Australia’s most affordable EV – offering Blade Battery tech, fast charging and smart connectivity.
BYD’s premium brand Yangwang sets new Nürburgring production car speed record with U9 Xtreme
China’s high-performance electric supercar becomes the first production EV to lap the Nürburgring in under seven minutes in another record for the marque…
BYD launches Australian new model offensive
BYD has announced four major new models to be released locally in the next six months, including Australia’s new cheapest EV
Denza launching in Australia: BYD’s premium sub-brand due in November
BYD’s premium sub-brand Denza has been confirmed for an Australian release and is due in November 2025 with two plug-in hybrid SUVs.
Famed investor Warren Buffett exits BYD amid China EV oversupply fears
Berkshire Hathaway closes out one of its most successful bets as doubts grow over future growth in crowded Chinese car market.
BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme becomes world’s fastest production car
Chinese hypercar hits 496.22 km/h in Germany, surpassing Bugatti and marking a milestone for electric performance.
BYD Seagull aka Atto 1 confirmed for NZ this year, yet to be announced for Australia
Budget compact EV hatch to launch in Essential and Premium grades, with Atto 2 SUV and Sealion 5 plug-in hybrid also set to join the local range in New Zealand.
BYD Sealion 6: Mid-sized SUV range expands with new Premium Extended model
Longer EV-only range, faster acceleration and improved efficiency headline Australia’s latest plug-in hybrid SUV arrival.
World’s fastest EV? BYD’s Yangwang U9 Track Edition hits astonishing milestone in speed run
China’s BYD has pushed the boundaries of electric performance, with its Yangwang U9 supercar reaching a staggering 470 km/h during a test session in Germany.
BYD unveils insane all-terrain testing circuit with world record-setting indoor sand dune
China’s BYD has ripped up the rulebook with a mind-bending new circuit in Zhengzhou – a Guinness World Record-breaking, multi-zone terrain park built exclusively for New Energy Vehicles.
BYD expands Sealion 6 range with new extended range plug-in hybrid
BYD adds a new long-range plug-in hybrid to its Sealion 6 line-up, boosting EV-only range by up to 55 per cent.
BYD launches 24/7 nationwide roadside assistance in Australia
The rapidly growing brand will introduce 24-hour roadside assistance as part of its transition to in-house customer support in Australia.
Chinese carmakers surge in UK – while new report predicts they will soon dominate Aussie roads too
Brands such as BYD, Chery and MG are fast rising up the sales charts in the UK – while a new report predicts they will dominate new car sales in Australia by 2035.
BYD to update autonomous parking feature – and accept full responsibility if it fails
In China BYD has revealed a major update to its ‘God’s Eye’ autonomous parking technology – and made a bigger announcement about what happens if it causes an accident.
BYD becomes the first Chinese brand with a top five sales result in Australia
BYD is celebrating a milestone in June 2025: it’s the first Chinese brand to crack a top five sales result in Australia, largely driven by the Shark 6 ute.
BYD Seagull: Soon to steal other car makers’ chips in Australia as our cheapest EV?
BYD’s decision to bring its Australian distribution in-house could see the budget Seagull EV on its way to Australia to shake up the market.
BYD: Atto 2 small SUV and Sealion 8 seven-seater announced for Australia
The growing brand has revealed local plans for its even-seat PHEV SUV and its small, fully electric SUV.
BYD brings Australian operations in-house after surge in sales
The disruptor brand will assume responsibility for its vehicle import and distribution after EVDirect managed the brand’s launch since 2022.
Electric vehicle sales dip as hybrid and PHEV demand rises in March
New figures from the Australian Automobile Association’s (AAA) EV Index show battery EV sales fell but hybrids grew – with the BYD Shark 6 a factor in the rise.
