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Chinese automaker BYD, short for Build Your Dreams, was founded in 1995 and began deliveries in Australia in 2022. Positioned competitively across multiple segments, BYD’s mission is to accelerate the transition to clean energy by reducing vehicle emissions and fossil-fuel dependence.

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Four SUVs parked in a row on a gravel lot in a forested area, headlights on, trees in the background.
Comparisons

Ultimate plug-in hybrid test: Chery Tiggo 7 v BYD Sealion 5 v Geely Starray EM-i v GWM Haval H6

Hybrid technology paved the way for lower all-round fuel use, and electric vehicles paved the way for those wanting something completely different. But if you want to hedge your bets, plug-in hybrid drivetrains, which have benefited from advances in both petrol and electric technology, are the way to go.

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BYD Seal 6 Touring review: ‘Making wagons cool again’

A plug-in hybrid station wagon with over 1000km driving range between refills? And now the most affordable in its class in Australia? What’s not to like?

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BYD Sealion 7 Premium review: Proof of the progress of Chinese cars

China’s automotive surge is reshaping Australia’s new-car market, and BYD’s Sealion 7 shows exactly why buyers are embracing the change.

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BYD Atto 1 review: Small EV breaks new ground in Australia

The BYD Atto 1 is now the cheapest electric car you that can buy in Australia, but should you? Read our review of the top-spec Premium to find out.

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BYD Shark 6 review: Two new variants bring more power and capability

BYD’s Shark 6 has been a sales phenomenon in the Australian new car market. Less than two short years since launch, the manufacturer’s first dual-cab has sold more than 24,000 units in this dual-cab hungry market.

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BYD Sealion 7 review: Feature-rich electric mid-size SUV grows in popularity

The BYD Sealion 7 is the brand’s best-selling passenger vehicle in Australia and a big part of its sales success. Here are some of the reasons why…

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2026 BYD Sealion 8 first drive review: How well does its first three-row large SUV measure up?

BYD aims its artillery right at the established large SUV players – Toyota, Hyundai and Kia – with its new Sealion 8. It’s a value packed, large, three-row SUV designed to further the BYD success story in Australia.

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2026 BYD Sealion 5 first drive review: Bringing plug-in hybrid tech to a wider audience

The Sealion 5 is BYD’s latest arrival in Australia. With plug-in hybrid technology and sharp pricing, this is the vehicle that is set to take even more market share for the surging brand.

UOTY

2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year Winner: BYD Shark 6

In a first for Wheels, dual cabs get their own segment and new yearly award – with a razor sharp focus. And it’s one of the newer brands taking out our first-ever Ute of the Year award, the BYD Shark 6.

Comparisons

Battle of the budget busters: Three affordable compact SUVs gets the Wheels comparo treatment

Three sharply priced small SUVs from BYD, Mahindra and Suzuki compete for buyers on a tight budget, but as equipment, efficiency and expectations shift, only one contender ultimately delivers true modern-day value.

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