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    BYD Seagull 2026 review: International first drive

    BYD Seagull 2026 review: International first drive

    28 Jun 2025 by Tim Nicholson
    There are not too many tiny EVs on sale in Australia, but that could change if BYD launches the Seagull. It would have to come in at about $25,000 to help it snatch sales, but it could be an exciting... Read more
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    BYD Sealion 5 2026 review: International first drive

    BYD Sealion 5 2026 review: International first drive

    24 Jun 2025 by Tim Nicholson
    Plug-in hybrids are growing in popularity and availability in Australia, particularly among the family SUV set. BYD already has the Sealion 6 in this space, but could a slightly smaller Sealion 5 be... Read more
    evguide
    BYD Atto 2 2026 review: International first drive

    BYD Atto 2 2026 review: International first drive

    11 Jun 2025 by Tim Nicholson
    The small electric SUV segment is ramping up. The Kia EV3 is making waves and so is the freshly launched MG S5 EV. But could this perky BYD Atto 2 be their biggest rival yet? Read more
    evguide
    BYD Sealion 7 Premium vs XPeng G6 Standard Range 2025 comparison review

    BYD Sealion 7 Premium vs XPeng G6 Standard Range 2025 comparison review

    8 Jun 2025 by Chris Thompson
    The BYD Sealion 7 and the Xpeng G6 are both alternatives to the Tesla Model Y with comparable specs but a slightly lower price.If you're a bit apprehensive about that particular brand, these two... Read more
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    BYD Sealion 7 2025 review: Performance

    BYD Sealion 7 2025 review: Performance

    20 May 2025 by Emily Agar
    The BYD Sealion 7 continues the brands aquatic naming theme and we see if this premium EV is going to make waves in its segment. Read more
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    BYD Shark 6 2025 review - GVM test

    BYD Shark 6 2025 review - GVM test

    27 Apr 2025 by Mark Oastler
    The BYD Shark 6 brings advanced plug-in electric/petrol engine hybrid technology to Australia's 4x4 ute segment. But does it have the robust workhorse capabilities of traditional turbo-diesel rivals? Read more
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    BYD Sealion 7 Performance 2025 review: snapshot

    BYD Sealion 7 Performance 2025 review: snapshot

    21 Feb 2025 by Andrew Chesterton
    The Sealion 7 is the flagship in BYD's mid-size electric SUV range, delivering oodles of grunt from its twin-motor, AWD setup. Read more
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    BYD Sealion 7 Premium 2025 review: snapshot

    BYD Sealion 7 Premium 2025 review: snapshot

    19 Feb 2025 by Andrew Chesterton
    The Premium is the entry-level offering in the Sealion 7 range, packing a single-motor, rear-drive powertrain that produces 230kW and 380Nm. Read more
    evguide
    BYD Sealion 7 2025 review - Australian first drive 

    BYD Sealion 7 2025 review - Australian first drive 

    17 Feb 2025 by Andrew Chesterton
    The BYD Sealion 7 might be the biggest threat the Tesla Model Y has faced to date, with the mid-size electric SUV delivering on price, spec and equipment. So can this Chinese SUV knock Tesla off its... Read more
    evguide
    BYD Shark 6 2025 review

    BYD Shark 6 2025 review

    14 Jan 2025 by Tom White
    Has the ute segment finally been revolutionised? Read more
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    BYD Shark 6 2025 review - Australian first drive

    BYD Shark 6 2025 review - Australian first drive

    15 Oct 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis
    The BYD Shark 6 is Australia's first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, slotting in between the GWM Cannon Alpha hybrid and full-electric LDV eT60 on the electrification scale. But the Shark 6 PHEV is... Read more
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    BYD Atto 3 2025 review

    BYD Atto 3 2025 review

    18 Aug 2024 by Stephen Ottley
    The BYD Atto 3 has been one of Australia's best-selling electric vehicles. But it's getting older and 'early adopters' are running low, so BYD has given its small SUV an upgrade. But is it enough to... Read more
    familyguide
    BYD Sealion 6 2024 review

    BYD Sealion 6 2024 review

    17 Jul 2024 by Stephen Ottley
    The BYD Sealion 6 is the Chinese brand's newest addition, and its first plug-in hybrid offered in Australia, that takes on the likes of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, Mitsubishi... Read more
    evguide
    BYD Sealion 6 2024 review

    BYD Sealion 6 2024 review

    16 May 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis
    BYD is gatecrashing the growing plug-in hybrid (PHEV) market with the Sealion 6 - a five-seater family-sized medium SUV. With two 1.5-litre petrol engine choices, at least one electric motor and a... Read more
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    MG4 64kWh Excite vs BYD Dolphin Premium 2024 comparison review

    MG4 64kWh Excite vs BYD Dolphin Premium 2024 comparison review

    10 May 2024 by Tom White
    These two hatchbacks make headlines for their relatively affordable price tags and long driving range but which is better? Read more
    evguide
    BYD Seal 2024 review: Premium

    BYD Seal 2024 review: Premium

    14 Apr 2024 by Tom White
    BYD has put the world's established automakers on the back foot with its meteoric rise but its Seal sedan has a task in front of it in going head-to-head with Tesla's Model 3. Read more
    evguide
    BYD Seal 2024 review: Performance

    BYD Seal 2024 review: Performance

    20 Dec 2023 by Stephen Ottley
    BYD has made a big impact in a small amount of time in the Australian market. The Chinese 'new energy vehicle' brand has sold plenty of its sharply priced Atto 3 SUV and introduced the most... Read more
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    BYD Dolphin 2024 review

    BYD Dolphin 2024 review

    15 Nov 2023 by Tom White
    Why the new cheapest electric car in Australia feels anything but. Read more
    evguide
    BYD Atto 3 2023 review: Extended Range

    BYD Atto 3 2023 review: Extended Range

    30 Jul 2023 by Emily Agar
    Having your car brand called 'Build Your Dreams' was always going to be a hard one to live up to but BYD has managed to defy a lot of expectations with the Atto 3. Especially by giving it a longer... Read more
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    BYD Atto 3 2023 review - EV test

    BYD Atto 3 2023 review - EV test

    7 Dec 2022 by Tom White
    There's some real momentum behind BYD's arrival in Australia, but is the Chinese automaker's first car in our market more than just a cheap electric car? Read more
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    Latest BYD News

    From 'worst of both worlds' to game-changer: The rocky road to success for plug-in hybrid vehicles such as the 2026 BYD Shark 6, Sealion 6 and Mitsubishi Outlander | Opinion

    From 'worst of both worlds' to game-changer: The rocky road to success for plug-in hybrid vehicles such as the 2026 BYD Shark 6, Sealion 6 and Mitsubishi Outlander | Opinion

    12 Jul 2025 by Stephen Ottley
    The biggest winners and losers so far in 2025: BYD and Chery experience massive sales spike, while Tesla and Peugeot sales fall

    The biggest winners and losers so far in 2025: BYD and Chery experience massive sales spike, while Tesla and Peugeot sales fall

    9 Jul 2025 by Jack Quick
    Chinese brand hints at dominance Down Under: Success of 2026 BYD Shark 6, Sealion 7 and Sealion 6 this year should have Mazda, Kia, Hyundai and Ford worried

    Chinese brand hints at dominance Down Under: Success of 2026 BYD Shark 6, Sealion 7 and Sealion 6 this year should have Mazda, Kia, Hyundai and Ford worried

    7 Jul 2025 by Chris Thompson

    Chinese brand carmakers should be scared of: GWM establishes a firm lead among Chinese brands, leapfrogging MG and closing in on Mitsubishi | Analysis

    4 Jul 2025 by Tom White

    Australia's favourite cars revealed: 2026 Ford Ranger has pushed the Toyota RAV4 off its perch as the BYD Shark 6 and Tesla Model Y roar into relevancy

    3 Jul 2025 by Dom Tripolone

    More than 200,000 sold in three minutes! Why is the Xiaomi YU7 such a superstar electric SUV that's becoming BYD and Tesla's biggest nightmare?

    30 Jun 2025 by Laura Berry

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