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BYD has launched Linghui, a dedicated sub-brand that appears to be targeting China's ride-hailing and commercial fleet market. The initial lineup consists of four rebadged models: the e9 (based on the Han EV), e5 (based on the Qin Plus EV), e7 (based on the e7/Sealion 06 platform)
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BYD has discontinued domestic sales of the Sealion 6 in China while maintaining production for international markets including Australia. The decision follows the July 24, 2025 launch of the Sealion 06, which has sold over 30,000 units monthly since August and reached 100,000 production units within 100 days.
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BYD's updated Yangwang U7 will carry a 150 kWh battery pack delivering 1,006 km of CLTC range. This makes it the longest-range pure electric vehicle in BYD's entire portfolio. The 150.01 kWh pack weighs 926 kilograms. Combined with the U7's existing mass,
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X user @DriveGreenLiveGreen has spotted a heavily camouflaged BYD test vehicle on public roads in Shenzhen this week. This marks the first indication that BYD is developing a next-generation Dolphin. Shenzhen is the lcoation of BYD's Global Headquarters, suggesting this is early-stage development work coming directly from the
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BYD has produced its 15 millionth new energy vehicle, a DENZA N8L luxury plug-in hybrid SUV, marking a significant milestone in the company's accelerated growth trajectory. The milestone vehicle, a six-seat PHEV targeting the family car market with a starting price of RMB 299,800 ($64,000 AUD)
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BYD has partnered with GGTech Studios to create two branded experiences within Fortnite. The collaboration introduces an Adventure Map titled "BYD Future City" and a "BYD Racing" Rocket Racing Map. Both maps integrate the electric vehicle manufacturer's brand directly into the gaming platform'
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EV Dealer Group has announced that BYD is rolling out OTA update version 2.1.2 for the Shark 6 in four batches through to December 22, 2025. The update targets five functional areas: * Optimised network connectivity stability to enhance the cloud service user experience * Optimised the Intelligent Cruise Control
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BYD will launch a plug-in hybrid version of its Dolphin hatchback in Europe in 2026, according to Uk publication Autocar. This vehicle variant is currently not sold in China and appears to be engineered specifically for the European market. The Tariff Workaround In 2024, the European Union agreed to impose
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Zhang Zhuo, head of sales for BYD Ocean Network, has teased a new BYD Seal 08 sedan and BYD Sealion 08 SUV at the 2025 BYD Ocean Day event. Both models would be positioned as flagship vehicles within the Ocean series lineup, with further announcements scheduled for Q1 2026. The
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BYD has extended its Blade Battery warranty in Europe to 8 years or 250,000 kilometers, up from the 8 years or 160,000 kilometers offered in most other markets. The extension applies retroactively to all existing European owners, excluding commercial fleet clients with previously negotiated warranty terms. The numbers
BYD Australia has opened orders for the BYD SEALION 5 DM-i plug-in hybrid SUV, starting at $33,990 AUD (excluding on-road costs). The pricing positions the SEALION 5 as the lowest-cost plug-in hybrid vehicle available in the Australian market across all segments. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in Q1 2026.
DENZA has officially launched in AUSTRALIA with the introduction of the Denza B5 and Denza B8 plug in hybrid luxury SUV vehicles. The Denza B5 will come in 2 variants either with or without BYD's DISUS-P Suspension System, while the Denza B8 will come as either a 6
DENZA has officially launched in Australia introducing technology typically reserved for vehicles priced well above the $100,000 price point. The premium automotive marque will debut with 2 vehicles, the Denza B5 and Denza B8. Both of which are built on BYD's Super Hybrid DMO platform and featuring
Sajid Hasan is the Chief Product Officer of BYD Australia. If there is anyone in Australia that knows more about BYD than me then it is this guy right here! He gets to pick and choose which BYD vehicles make it here in Australia, so in this interview I discuss
BYD reached 10,000 vehicles produced at its Camaçari facility in Brazil just weeks after the plant's official inauguration on October 9 in a report published by Strateic Energy Europe. The timeline reveals an unusually compressed production ramp for a new automotive manufacturing facility. The plant targets initial
Sajid Hasan, Chief Product Officer of BYD Australia, confirmed to Beyond EV that BYD routinely tests vehicles in Australia before launching them in various global markets. The statement clarifies what I've been observing for months: camouflaged BYD vehicles spotted on Australian roads aren't necessarily destined for
Denza will launch its first four Australian showrooms with sequential launch nights beginning December 8th. The premium BYD sub-brand opens in Sydney (Rushcutters Bay) on December 8th, Melbourne (Kew) on December 9th, Brisbane (Fortitude Valley) on December 10th, and Perth (Osborne Park) on December 12th. The sequential rollout positions Sydney
Hubei Hantek Equipment Manufacturing Co. have unveiled the world's first one-piece, low-pressure-cast aluminum frame for large vehicles at the 2025 Yangtze River Industry and Technology Innovation Conference. The showpiece frame is the ladder rail chassis of the BYD Yangwang U8L, a high-end electric SUV that launched in September
It has been revealed that BYD Australia is setting up a 20,000 square meter parts warehouse in the northern suburbs of Melbourne during an interview I conducted with BYD Australia COO Stephen Collins. The facility addresses documented customer complaints about parts availability and lead times and will represent one
BYD sold 480,186 New Energy Vehicles in November 2025, marking the company's strongest month of the year. The figure represents an 8.71 percent increase from October but continues a pattern that has emerged in recent months: the third consecutive month of year-over-year contraction, with sales down
The Denza D9 MPV received Australian Design Rules (ADR) approval on December 1, 2025. The approval covers two full EV variants, marking the first pure electric vehicle under the Denza brand heading to Australia. The ADR documentation presents specifications, such as power ratings and vehicle weights, that correspond precisely with
