BYD Australia has appointed Pickles as its exclusive auction partner in Australia under a three-year agreement covering the remarketing of the brand’s company fleet vehicles.

The deal will see Pickles manage the sale of BYD fleet stock nationally through its online and physical auction network. The first vehicles will be offered from Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as part of Pickles’ National Government, Fleet Lease & Other Vehicles online auction.

The agreement comes as Australia’s used electric vehicle market continues to develop, with more EVs entering the second-hand market and buyers becoming more familiar with battery-electric ownership.

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BYD has rapidly expanded its presence in Australia in recent years, with models such as the Atto 3, Seal, Dolphin, Sealion 6 and Shark helping the brand become one of the country’s strongest-selling new energy vehicle manufacturers.

For Pickles, the partnership gives it access to a growing supply of used BYD vehicles at a time when auction houses, dealers and buyers are placing greater focus on EV battery condition, pricing transparency and resale confidence.

Chris Shaw, Pickles general manager of motor vehicles, said the agreement reflected the changing nature of the Australian vehicle market.

“We’re seeing increasing confidence in used electric vehicles from both private buyers and the trade as the market develops, pricing becomes more accessible, and understanding of EV ownership continues to improve,” Shaw said.

Shaw said Pickles’ national footprint, digital auction platform and developing battery health assessment capability would support the sale of used BYD vehicles through the secondary market.

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BYD Australia chief operating officer Stephen Collins said reliable remarketing channels would become increasingly important as more EVs reached the used market.

“As the Australian EV market continues to expand, establishing strong and trusted remarketing pathways becomes increasingly important,” Collins said.

The first BYD vehicles under the agreement will be listed through Pickles.com.au, with the auction opening at 10:00am AEST on Tuesday, June 9.

The move is likely to provide an early indication of buyer demand and resale values for used BYD electric vehicles in Australia.