BYD Australia's Tesla Model 3 EV sedan competitor detailedMike Costello China's BYD has some hugely ambitious plans for its electric cars in Australia. This example is a sedan aimed at the Model 3 and Polestar 2. 1 month ago
BYD 'overwhelmed' by demand, plans huge EV expansionMike Costello Not lacking ambition, BYD's Australian importer seeks top five placing and eight EVs inside three years, including a ute. Oh, and an Eagers dealer network. 2 months ago
BYD: 20 retail sites and eight EV models by 2024 now the goalMike Costello The venture between BYD's e-commerce-led importer EVDirect and public dealer giant Eagers Automotive is set to yield 20+ retail sites by 2024. 2 months ago
Brand overview: BYDVivek Shah Counting Warren Buffett amongst its investors, BYD is another entrant in the growing domestic EV space in China – and soon, Australia. 2 months ago
BYD Australia distributor now plans national EV retail network with EagersMike Costello BYD's Australian partner EVDirect.com planned on selling online and using mycar as its service partner. But it appears plans have changed. 2 months ago
China's BYD electric brand arrives from $44,381, onlineMike Costello 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. 3 months ago
BYD Atto 3 EV: Australian reveal this week - UPDATEMike Costello EVDirect is staging an event this weekend detailing its first big-volume, affordable Chinese BYD electric car, ahead of RHD production. 3 months ago
Local BYD importer appoints mycar to be delivery, service partnerMike Costello 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 months ago
Toyota and BYD co-developing new electric sedan - reportJack Quick Toyota will use BYD's 'Blade' lithium-iron-phosphate batteries for a more affordable Chinese-market sedan, set to be revealed in 2022.5 months ago
Four new brands to watch in 2022Mike Costello BYD, Cupra, Polestar and Ineos are four new brands to watch. Why? They'll expand into Australia with new business models and distinct cars. 7 months ago
BYD Yuan Plus electric SUV locked in for AustraliaMike Costello 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. 8 months ago
Tesla to source batteries from BYD - reportWilliam Stopford Tesla is reportedly looking at sourcing batteries from Chinese company BYD, which could be used in a sub-Model 3 vehicle.9 months ago
