BYD's next move in Australia? Tesla Model Y and Kia EV6 rivalling 2025 Sea Lion 7 confirmed for right-hand drive production as the Chinese electric juggernaut expands its global footprint

BYD's next move in Australia? Tesla Model Y and Kia EV6 rivalling 2025 Sea Lion 7 confirmed for right-hand drive production as the Chinese electric juggernaut expands its global footprint

1 Oct 2024 by Tom White

BYD has teased a new electric SUV set to be revealed at the Paris Motor Show in mid-October. Read more
China's electric car dominance laid bare: Chinese car makers BYD, Tesla, Xpeng and others sell more than one million EVs in a month

China's electric car dominance laid bare: Chinese car makers BYD, Tesla, Xpeng and others sell more than one million EVs in a month

13 Sep 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Sales of Chinese electric cars are booming despite heavy tariffs effectively locking them out of the US, Canada and the European Union. Read more
More bad news for Chinese electric car makers: Canada to impose huge tax on Chinese EVs such as the 2025 BYD Atto 3, MG4 and even some Tesla Model 3s

More bad news for Chinese electric car makers: Canada to impose huge tax on Chinese EVs such as the 2025 BYD Atto 3, MG4 and even some Tesla Model 3s

27 Aug 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Canada has followed the lead of the US and European Union in announcing it will impose a big tariff on Chinese-made EVs. According to the Canadian government, the 100 per cent tax will apply to all ...Read more
Best hybrid cars arriving in 2024

Best hybrid cars arriving in 2024

3 Jul 2024 by Tom White

Our ultimate list of hybrids worth waiting for in 2024. Read more
Upgraded family electric car now $3000 cheaper! 2024 BYD Atto 3 pricing and specification confirmed for Hyundai Kona electric and MG ZS EV rival

Upgraded family electric car now $3000 cheaper! 2024 BYD Atto 3 pricing and specification confirmed for Hyundai Kona electric and MG ZS EV rival

14 Jun 2024 by John Law

BYD Australia has announced model year 2024 pricing for the BYD Atto 3 small SUV. The upgrades mirror those applied to the China-market BYD Yuan Plus and, like in its home market, the Atto 3 is now ...Read more
Popular electric car now $8000 cheaper! 2024 BYD Atto 3 price slashed to severely undercut the Tesla Model Y SUV ... but there's a catch

Popular electric car now $8000 cheaper! 2024 BYD Atto 3 price slashed to severely undercut the Tesla Model Y SUV ... but there's a catch

30 Apr 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

BYD importer EV Direct has dropped the price on selected versions of the higher-grade Atto 3 crossover electric vehicle (EV). Prices now start from just $45,990 drive-away for the Extended Range ...Read more
Is this Australia's cheapest electric SUV? New 2025 GWM Ora EV to take on the BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS EV

Is this Australia's cheapest electric SUV? New 2025 GWM Ora EV to take on the BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS EV

25 Apr 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle (EV) right now, the GWM Ora hatch, is just the entrée. Mother brand GWM is expected to release an electric vehicle (EV) compact SUV model inside the ...Read more
2024 BYD Atto 3 scores major upgrade and price cut overseas... but when will the MG ZS EV, Hyundai Kona electric car rival come to Australia?

2024 BYD Atto 3 scores major upgrade and price cut overseas... but when will the MG ZS EV, Hyundai Kona electric car rival come to Australia?

6 Mar 2024 by Laura Berry

BYD is known for its aggressive pricing in Australia but in China EV car maker is even taking on petrol rivals by cutting the cost of its Atto3 - so will we see the same happen here? Read more
Australia's new electric car king? BYD outsells Tesla as cheap Chinese EVs soar in the first month of 2024

Australia's new electric car king? BYD outsells Tesla as cheap Chinese EVs soar in the first month of 2024

6 Feb 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

BYD appears to be making good on some of its bold sales promises in Australia, with the Chinese EV brand outselling Tesla for the first time in January. Read more
Ford Ranger, Tesla Model Y, Isuzu D-Max, Volvo XC40: the one-hit wonders doing the big numbers

Ford Ranger, Tesla Model Y, Isuzu D-Max, Volvo XC40: the one-hit wonders doing the big numbers

14 Oct 2023 by Laura Berry

What do the Ford Ranger, Tesla Model Y, and Volvo XC40 have in common? Read more
Has BYD conquered supply chain delays? Want a new BYD Atto 3 SUV, Dolphin hatch or Tesla Model 3-challenging Seal sedan? Not a problem! Here's why...

Has BYD conquered supply chain delays? Want a new BYD Atto 3 SUV, Dolphin hatch or Tesla Model 3-challenging Seal sedan? Not a problem! Here's why...

24 Sep 2023 by James Cleary

Vehicle supply has arguably been the Australian new-car market’s hottest talking point in 2023, and one recent newcomer to local showrooms, EV specialist BYD, has seemingly conquered the issue ...Read more
Bye your dreams: BYD to ditch divisive 'Build Your Dreams' badging from new models in Europe, so what about Australia?

Bye your dreams: BYD to ditch divisive 'Build Your Dreams' badging from new models in Europe, so what about Australia?

4 Sep 2023 by Chris Thompson

BYD, or Build Your Dreams as it’s also known in full, uses the full text of its name on the tailgates of its cars, something it's about to stop doing in Europe. ...Read more
Tesla Australia opens up electric car charging network to other brands like Hyundai, Mercedes and Kia

Tesla Australia opens up electric car charging network to other brands like Hyundai, Mercedes and Kia

30 Aug 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Tesla Australia has opened up nearly half of its charging network to electric cars from other brands. Read more
SsangYong and BYD could be teaming up to build a battery factory, but will they co-develop new electric cars? - Report

SsangYong and BYD could be teaming up to build a battery factory, but will they co-develop new electric cars? - Report

28 Aug 2023 by Tim Nicholson

The carmaker formerly known as SsangYong, but now known as KG Mobility, has made no secret of its desire to dive head first into the EV market. Read more
BYD wants to become a global electric car powerhouse and calls on Chinese compatriots to 'demolish the old legends'

BYD wants to become a global electric car powerhouse and calls on Chinese compatriots to 'demolish the old legends'

15 Aug 2023 by Tung Nguyen

China’s BYD has put out a call to action for compatriot car brands to step up on the world stage and “demolish the old legends” as it eyes further global proliferation. ...Read more
Onto the grid: Australians have bought five times as many electric cars this year than last thanks mostly to Tesla

Onto the grid: Australians have bought five times as many electric cars this year than last thanks mostly to Tesla

14 Aug 2023 by Chris Thompson

The rising interest in Australian electric cars has been gradual, but the trend seems to have picked up significantly in 2023, with local new electric car sales having already surpassed last year ...Read more
Mazda moves up, BYD moves in: Japanese brand's premium push creates massive opportunity for Chinese affordable electric vehicle maker - and just wait until the ute gets here | Opinion

Mazda moves up, BYD moves in: Japanese brand's premium push creates massive opportunity for Chinese affordable electric vehicle maker - and just wait until the ute gets here | Opinion

2 Jul 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

I'll admit it: I was one of those who considered the arrival of the BYD Atto 3 in Australia as something of a curiosity when it was first announced. Read more
Thousands of BYD Atto 3 electric cars available before Victoria's EV rebate scheme is scrapped, but will they all sell?

Thousands of BYD Atto 3 electric cars available before Victoria's EV rebate scheme is scrapped, but will they all sell?

16 Jun 2023 by Chris Thompson

After the Victorian Government announced it would can its $3000 rebate for electric car buyers at the end of this financial year - June 30 - Chinese car brand BYD via its local distributor has ...Read more
Which states buy the most electric cars? EV sales in Australia broken down by state for 2022

Which states buy the most electric cars? EV sales in Australia broken down by state for 2022

2 May 2023 by Chris Thompson

The year 2022 saw a lot of change in the electric car space for Australia, notably the introduction of a government that put EVs as a higher priority, and has gradually introduced incentives and ...Read more
Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4 or Mitsubishi Outlander? Family SUV sales heat up with 2023 best-selling crown up for grabs for multiple contenders

Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4 or Mitsubishi Outlander? Family SUV sales heat up with 2023 best-selling crown up for grabs for multiple contenders

2 May 2023 by Tung Nguyen

The race to be crowned Australia’s best-selling mid-size SUV in 2023 is heating up with multiple contenders in the mix after Mazda’s decade-long streak was broken by the hot-selling ...Read more
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