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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

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

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

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

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. ?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

BYD Song Plus EV leaked, coupe electric SUV teased
The Shenzhen carmaker continues to expand, with two new sporty-looking electric SUVs planned

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

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

The best electric cars at Wheels Car of the Year 2023
Our favourite electric cars line up at Car of the Year. Here’s how they stack up

Wheels Car of the Year 2023: ‘The moose test’ – swerve & avoid
We ran each contender through a challenging swerve & avoid test. The results were surprising…

Wheels Car of the Year 2023 by the numbers: Acceleration and braking
What are the quickest and slowest cars in the 2023 field? And which contender took a staggering 51.7m to stop from 100kmh? The numbers don’t lie…

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

Introducing Wheels Car of the Year 2023: The Contenders
Our top gong is back for ’23. Here’s who made the starting grid

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

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

Best Electric Cars Under $65k: Cheapest EVs Rated
Welcome to part one of three price-based EV buying guides, this one focused on the most affordable electric cars available in Australia today

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

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
