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Hyundai won’t compete with bargain Chinese EVs

Not only will Hyundai’s incoming Kona EV not rival Chinese electrics on price, the brand isn’t keen on a race to the bottom with its future battery-electric vehicles.

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BYD opens first ‘Megastore’ in Sydney ahead of EV model expansion

The first BYD Megastore has opened in Sydney as Chinese brand readies to expand its EV model range and meet anticipated demand

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2023 BYD Dolphin pricing and features: Full details

The BYD Dolphin is Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle, with pricing and equipment on par with similarly priced petrol hatchbacks

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Australia’s cheapest electric car: 2023 BYD Dolphin pricing announced

China’s electric vehicle price war has moved to the $30,000 field, with the BYD Dolphin stealing the MG 4’s thunder – but only by $100

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BYD, Polestar respond: Stock boosted for Victorians to beat EV rebate deadline

With Victoria’s EV rebate ending soon, some car brands are responding by pushing more stock so buyers can qualify for the handout before it expires

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BYD Dolphin EV on sale in Australia from June 22, pricing due this week

Confirmed: It’ll be called the BYD Dolphin rather than the ‘Atto 2’, and get this – they’re launching it at Seaworld. Love it. ?

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VFACTS May 2023: Utes take top 3 spots, SUVs fuel record registrations

Small, medium and large SUVs account for almost half of a record month in new car registrations

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BYD Atto 3 software update brings Android Auto, joining Apple CarPlay

The BYD Atto 3 has received Android Auto via an over-the-air update, after Apple CarPlay was added to the electric SUV in January

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BYD Seal / Atto 4 electric sedan spied in Sydney ahead of coming launch

The mid-size electric sedan has just gone on sale in its domestic market, ahead of an expected Australian launch in early 2023

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VFACTS April 2023: Strong RAV4, Model Y, Outlander sales see medium SUVs reign supreme

Utes may take the top two spots, but improving supply levels see family SUVs assert market dominance

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BYD dethrones VW in China as number-one brand, led by EVs & PHEVs

The rapidly growing Chinese brand overtook Volkswagen in China for the first time since at least 2008, as buyers shift to electrified cars.

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BYD Seagull electric hatch revealed, unlikely for Australia

BYD has finally unveiled the Seagull micro electric hatch, with an affordable price tag and angular design

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BYD Song Plus EV leaked, coupe electric SUV teased

The Shenzhen carmaker continues to expand, with two new sporty-looking electric SUVs planned

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VFACTS March 2023: SUVs and utes dominate as no passenger cars make top-10

Electric cars may be gaining traction, but the top 10 was all about utes and SUVs in March

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BYD app connectivity launches in Australia, available to all Atto 3 owners

BYD has added smartphone connectivity in Australia, allowing owners to check their vehicle and control various features remotely

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VFACTS February 2023: Best Feb since COVID as EV sales gain foothold

Tesla earns a top 10 spot once again, and electric sales overtake hybrids

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BYD may launch first sodium-ion battery electric car in 2023

The first mass produced sodium-ion battery EV could come from BYD’s new EV city car next year

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BYD discussing the purchase of Ford factory in Germany

BYD is reportedly discussing the purchase of Ford’s German Focus factory as part of its planned rapid global expansion

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2023 BYD Atto 3 pricing and features: Price rise for electric SUV

China’s BYD Atto 3 has been hit by a circa-$3600 price increase, removing its title as the cheapest electric vehicle in Australia

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VFACTS: BYD sales in Australia revealed for the first time, as EV registrations soar

BYD has announced its first batch of sales for the Atto 3 small SUV, which has placed second only to the Tesla Model Y in the EV charts despite a several-week stop-sale

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BYD Dolphin & Seal EVs delayed, 2023 orders and deliveries confirmed

With 2023 on the horizon, BYD’s local distributor has confirmed pre-orders will open later than planned

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BYD electric ute spied

The first purported BYD ute spy shots have been published online, but details are still vague

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2023 BYD Atto 3: Five-star ANCAP score confirmed for Australia

The BYD Atto 3 electric SUV is now rated five stars in Australia following a remedy for child restraint concerns

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Tesla killers, part one: The new wave of must-have EVs

The newcomers that are gunning for the world’s most successful EV maker