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Chinese automaker BYD, short for Build Your Dreams, was founded in 1995 and began deliveries in Australia in 2022. 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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2026 BYD Sealion 8 first drive review: How well does its first three-row large SUV measure up?

BYD aims its artillery right at the established large SUV players – Toyota, Hyundai and Kia – with its new Sealion 8. It’s a value packed, large, three-row SUV designed to further the BYD success story in Australia.

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2026 BYD Sealion 5 first drive review: Bringing plug-in hybrid tech to a wider audience

The Sealion 5 is BYD’s latest arrival in Australia. With plug-in hybrid technology and sharp pricing, this is the vehicle that is set to take even more market share for the surging brand.

UOTY

2025-26 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.

Comparisons

Battle of the budget busters: Three affordable compact SUVs gets the Wheels comparo treatment

Three sharply priced small SUVs from BYD, Mahindra and Suzuki compete for buyers on a tight budget, but as equipment, efficiency and expectations shift, only one contender ultimately delivers true modern-day value.

Comparisons

2026 BYD Atto 1 vs MG3 Hybrid: We run the rule over the two small, budget warriors

Two small cars with miniscule running costs, but which is the best choice for budget-conscious buyers?

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BYD Atto 2 review: It’s Australia’s cheapest electric SUV but what else does it offer?

BYD targets top-three status with the new Atto 2, Australia’s cheapest electric SUV, combining strong value and big ambition despite dynamic flaws and modest charging performance.

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Tesla Model Y vs BYD Sealion 7: Who comes out on top in head-to-head spec battle? 

Both have plenty of features, plenty of tech and plenty of range… but which is the overall better car when two of Australia’s best-selling all-electric mid-size SUVS are compared head-to-head?

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BYD Shark 6: The Wheels verdict on the category-busting ute

The BYD Shark 6 has already made an impact in Australia, taking market share off the likes of Ford and Toyota. Andy Enright discovers what all the fuss is about…

COTY

Robbo’s Notebook: Wheels Car of the Year 2024-25

We asked Peter Robinson for his notes on the ten most intriguing cars at Wheels Car of the Year 2024-25.

COTY

2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: BYD SEALION 6

Fifty grand and change for a plug-in hybrid SUV that’s box fresh and comes with a whole hatful of bells and whistles? That sounds like fighting talk to us.

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