BYD
Chinese automaker BYD, short for Build Your Dreams, was founded in 1995 and began deliveries in Australia in 2022.
Since launching with the Atto 3, BYD has expanded to offer a broader portfolio of EVs (and some plug-in hybrids) in Australia, including the Dolphin hatch, the Seal sedan, Sealion 6 and Sealion 7 SUVs, and the Shark 6 ute.
Positioned competitively across multiple segments, BYD’s mission is to accelerate the transition to clean energy by reducing vehicle emissions and fossil-fuel dependence.
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NewsBYD’s Aussie boss on its battle with Tesla: ‘It’s about value as much as range and battery smarts’
BYD continues on its strong growth trajectory in Australia and while battery technology and efficiency might seem on face value to be the key, the local boss thinks there’s another factor at play.
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NewsWheels crowns its first-ever Ute of the Year in new February 2026 issue
Nine of Australia’s best-selling dual-cab utes face Car of the Year-style testing as Wheels launches a landmark new award.
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UOTY2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year Winner: BYD Shark 6
In a first for Wheels, dual cabs get their own segment and new yearly award – with a razor sharp focus. And it’s one of the newer brands taking out our first-ever Ute of the Year award, the BYD Shark 6.
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NewsNext BYD Shark 6 gets bigger engine, more power and uprated towing capacity
A bigger 2.0 litre turbo petrol and increased towing capacity of 3500kg are the headline acts in Australian Government vehicle approval documents.
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NewsHow BYD plans to further conquer the Aussie car market: ‘We’re faster than any other brand’
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NewsVFACTS January 2026: China now the second-biggest exporter of cars to Australia, behind only Japan
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NewsVFACTS January 2026: Electrified vehicles continue to surge as petrol, diesel sales decline
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