Vivek Shah
Brand overview: BYD
Counting Warren Buffett amongst its investors, BYD is another entrant in the growing domestic EV space in China – and soon, Australia.
4 Years Ago
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Mike Costello
BYD Australia distributor now plans national EV retail network with Eagers
BYD's Australian partner EVDirect.com planned on selling online and using mycar as its service partner. But it appears plans have changed.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
China's BYD electric brand arrives from $44,381, online
BYD's first car is the Atto 3, a battery-driven SUV that undercuts the Hyundai Kona and Nissan Leaf, and closely rivals the outgoing MG ZS.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
BYD Atto 3 EV: Australian reveal this week - UPDATE
EVDirect is staging an event this weekend detailing its first big-volume, affordable Chinese BYD electric car, ahead of RHD production.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Local BYD importer appoints mycar to be delivery, service partner
BYD's Australian importer, which intends to sell online, has found a service and delivery partner – the company once known as Kmart Tyre & Auto.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Toyota and BYD co-developing new electric sedan - report
Toyota will use BYD's 'Blade' lithium-iron-phosphate batteries for a more affordable Chinese-market sedan, set to be revealed in 2022.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Apple car won’t use Chinese CATL or BYD batteries - report
Reports indicate Apple wants a battery supplier that'll set up a US factory specifically for it, ruling out two Chinese firms.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
BYD Yuan Plus electric SUV locked in for Australia
China's Buffett-backed Tesla competitor is seemingly expanding at pace into Australia, with an electric SUV and a $35k small EV hatch promised soon.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Tesla to source batteries from BYD - report
Tesla is reportedly looking at sourcing batteries from Chinese company BYD, which could be used in a sub-Model 3 vehicle.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
BYD T3 van becomes Australia's cheapest electric car
The Chinese BYD T3 electric urban logistics van is now on sale for under $35,000 before on-road costs, with a claimed 300km range
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Electric 2022 BYD E6 set for local launch with $40k list price
The outfit that'll soon introduce Australia's cheapest electric van is readying the launch of Australia's cheapest electric passenger car: the BYD E6.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
BYD T3 electric van in Australia this year from $35,000
Meet the Australian company that's about to start importing BYD electric cars and vans from China at eye-opening prices.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
BYD's Australian importer takes huge electric car order from Uber partner
Chinese EV power brand BYD is coming to Australia, and a company that leases to rideshare and delivery drivers wants to put thousands of them on our roads in 2022/3
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
BYD promises to slash Australian electric car prices
A new electric startup is coming to Australia. BYD electric vehicles will be imported by a company called Nexport, with the promise of sharp prices and a simple buying process.
6 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2021 BYD Han: Electric sedan arrives ahead of online sales launch
Get ready to see another Chinese car brand on Australian shores. A local importer is preparing to import BYD electric cars, and it's planning to sell them in a unique way.
6 Years Ago
