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BYD drops local importer EVDirect, will distribute vehicles in Australia itself

William Stopford

BYD drops local importer EVDirect, will distribute vehicles in Australia itself

From July, BYD Australia will be the sole importer and distributor of BYD vehicles locally, but they'll still be sold through Eagers dealers.

7 Months Ago

Which electrified pickup would you buy?

Max Davies

Which electrified pickup would you buy?

More utes with electric assistance are arriving in Australia by the month, and here's what the CarExpert team is watching closely.

7 Months Ago

Which Chinese car brands offer the best warranty?

CarExpert.com.au

Which Chinese car brands offer the best warranty?

Peace of mind is an important factor when investing in a new car from a new brand, so we look at which newcomers offer the best warranty.

7 Months Ago

BYD Shark 6 deals bring cashback, financing offers

William Stopford

BYD Shark 6 deals bring cashback, financing offers

BYD is offering a trio of offers for its Shark 6, after government incentives for the plug-in hybrid ute ended on April 1.

7 Months Ago

BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid on the cards for Australia after UK launch

Damion Smy

BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid on the cards for Australia after UK launch

The BYD Seal 06 sedan and wagon will be built in right-hand drive, paving the way for an Australian launch.

7 Months Ago

Which plug-in hybrids offer the longest EV range in Australia?

Max Davies

Which plug-in hybrids offer the longest EV range in Australia?

PHEVs are more popular than ever, and the EV-only ranges many of them offer are longer than ever. Here are the ones that can travel furthest.

7 Months Ago

2025 BYD Shark 6 price and specs

Max Davies

2025 BYD Shark 6 price and specs

BYD's plug-in hybrid Shark 6 ute has now been on sale for nearly six months, and it's far and away the brand's best-selling model.

7 Months Ago

China's number one carmaker has plans for world domination

Max Davies

China's number one carmaker has plans for world domination

BYD has ambitious plans on the world stage, and is aiming for half its sales to be outside China by 2030 – up from 10 per cent last year.

7 Months Ago

BYD's luxury off-road range-extender EV gets stretched

James Wong

BYD's luxury off-road range-extender EV gets stretched

Another Chinese brand is looking to take on Range Rover with an EREV SUV. Say 'ni hao' to the new Yangwang U8L from BYD's luxury arm.

8 Months Ago

BYD is taking on Japanese brands on home turf with what they do best – report

William Stopford

BYD is taking on Japanese brands on home turf with what they do best – report

Japanese kei cars account for 40 per cent of the auto market in Japan, and now BYD wants to battle them on their home turf.

8 Months Ago

What is the ultimate city car?

Josh Nevett

What is the ultimate city car?

New car buyers may be flocking to SUVs, but compact runabouts still make the most sense for single city-slickers. Here are our top picks.

8 Months Ago

Gravity 1, BYD Shark 0: Help wanted after epic hill climb fail

CarExpert.com.au

Gravity 1, BYD Shark 0: Help wanted after epic hill climb fail

A GoFundMe campaign has been started for an owner who damaged their BYD Shark 6 ute while attempting an infamous hill climb.

8 Months Ago

BYD cuts strings attached to its new-car warranty

Marton Pettendy

BYD cuts strings attached to its new-car warranty

BYD's six-year, 150,000km new-vehicle warranty in Australia now includes components previously excluded, providing greater coverage.

8 Months Ago

Australia's best-selling PHEVs in 2025 so far: BYD dominates the sales charts

William Stopford

Australia's best-selling PHEVs in 2025 so far: BYD dominates the sales charts

BYDs accounted for 50 per cent of all plug-in hybrids delivered in the first quarter of 2025, with the Shark 6 alone accounting for over a third of the PHEV market.

9 Months Ago

BYD Seagull: Mini EV gets right-hand drive, Australian future still unclear

Max Davies

BYD Seagull: Mini EV gets right-hand drive, Australian future still unclear

BYD's smallest EV will be produced for right-hand drive markets, but there are still question marks over an Australian debut.

9 Months Ago

BYD claims new EV charging tech almost as fast as filling up with petrol, diesel

Jordan Mulach

BYD claims new EV charging tech almost as fast as filling up with petrol, diesel

BYD is making strides in electric vehicle development, unveiling a new platform capable of adding 400km of range in five minutes.

9 Months Ago

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