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BYD’s Sealion 7 can now earn you money while it’s parked – and you get a price cut of up to $3800 on the SUV, too

BYD expands its Amber partnership with Sealion 7, allowing owners to power homes or sell electricity back to grid.

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BYD M9 pricing revealed as new people mover targets Australian families

BYD’s first entry into Australia’s large people-mover market brings seven- and eight-seat layouts, plug-in hybrid power and up to 145km of electric range.

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BYD gives Aussies another startling discount as it knocks up to $4400 off the price of the Dolphin Essential hatch

BYD just made the Atto 1 the cheapest new car in Australia, and now it’s giving Aussies every reason to buy its Dolphin EV.

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Aussie BYD, Kia and Mazda owners get good news with move to reduce repair costs

Independent workshops will gain easier access to repair information for Mazda, Kia and BYD vehicles following intervention from the competition watchdog.

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BYD recalls more than 32,000 Shark 6 utes due to potentially dangerous spare wheel issue

The rare move for BYD affects all three variants of the model.

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BYD drops the price of its Atto 1 to a stunning $19,990 driveaway – making it the cheapest new car in Australia

BYD has lopped an incredible $4000 off the driveaway price, with the special offer applying right across the country.

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BYD orders 10 more car carriers as export push accelerates

Chinese giant BYD is reportedly adding 10 huge ships to its fleet as overseas markets, including Australia, become increasingly important to its growth.

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Comparison: Kia Picanto v BYD Atto 1, a contest between two of Australia’s most affordable cars

Two answers to the same question – what is Australia’s most affordable car?

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BYD boss opens up about plans for a new ‘workhorse’ ute for Australia

It’s been rumoured that the BYD Shark 6 will get a smaller companion for the Aussie market.

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VFACTS August 2026: Record monthly battery electric sales lead the way as China’s domination of strong new-car market continues

Chinese brands were big winners once again, according to the fresh VFACTS figures, which show they occupy four of the top 10 spots.

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Aussies could get a new BYD EV for less than $20,000 as brand looks to new market segment

At just $23,990, the Atto 1 Essential is the cheapest car BYD sells in Australia. But that might be about to change…

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BYD’s second ute breaks cover: The Mako is a smaller companion to the Shark 6

BYD has revealed its second dual-cab ute, but this time it’s been shrunk down with a 166kW hybrid powertrain.

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BYD luxury sedan aces 30,000km enduro test in less than nine days with more than 350 Flash charges

The Yangwang U7 is the flagship high-performance sedan from BYD, and it just passed an enduro trial with flying colours.

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The new BYD M9 plug-in hybrid people carrier is officially bound for Australia

The Kia Carnival will face more competition by the end of the year after BYD confirmed its new M9 plug-in hybrid MPV is coming to Aussie showrooms.

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BYD is launching a new EV hatch to sit between the Atto and Dolphin

The BYD Great Seagull will be a competitor for the Geely EX2 when it arrives.

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Inside the ultimate BYD flagship: Da Han sedan gets 1000km of range, wood trim and incredible charging times

There’s a touch of Rolls-Royce to the BYD Da Han, which combines incredible range with high levels of luxury.

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Wheels September 2026 issue now on sale!

The Kia Picanto goes head-to-head with the BYD Atto 1 in a battle of the small city cars, while McLaren’s W1, Goodwood, HSV’s Maloo and seven new First Drives make for a packed September issue.

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Australia’s top 10 cheapest new cars

Not exactly in the market for a Rolls or McLaren? We’ve got you covered with our guide to the cheapest new cars for Aussies on a tight budget.

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BYD Ti7 large SUV gets 315km long-range plug-in hybrid version

A larger 50kWh battery pushes BYD’s boxy Ti7 SUV beyond 300km of claimed electric range, but its prospects for an Australian launch remain unclear.

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BYD reveals new 2027 Seal 06 EV – and a PHEV option that’s a huge change from the current car

BYD has introduced a new Seal 06 in China, despite only launching the current Seal 6 in Australia this year.

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BYD drops prices on popular models by up to $4600 – but you’ll need to be quick

The BYD Shark 6 and Atto 2 are among the vehicles customers can save thousands on, with cashback offers also enticing buyers.

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BYD reveals flagship Ti9 luxury three-row SUV

A new range-topping plug-in hybrid SUV from BYD’s Fangchengbao brand could become BYD or Denza’s Australian flagship.

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BYD Atto 3 Evo arrives: Pricing revealed for compact SUV as order book opens

The updated electric SUV retains two variants but brings substantial changes, including rear-wheel drive and a 510km range for the flagship Premium.

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The BYD Seal 07 launched just five months ago – but its replacement has already surfaced with more size, power options

BYD wastes no time updating its line-up with a bigger version of its all-electric sedan.