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BYD reveals incredible 1500kW ‘Flash’ charging system, Blade Battery 2.0
At a technology event in Shenzhen, BYD unveiled its second-generation ‘Blade Battery 2.0’, capable of charging from 10 to 70 per cent in around five minutes and reaching roughly 97 per cent in about nine minutes under ideal conditions. Those…
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2026 Denza D9 announced for Australia, joins recent luxury EV vans
BYD’s luxury brand, Denza, is getting ready to launch a new VIP-style people mover called the D9. It’ll compete against the likes of the Zeekr 009 and GAC M8, as well as the Lexus LM. The Denza D9 is fully…
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Cheapest new EV comparison: BYD Atto 1 vs Geely EX2 vs MG4 Urban vs GAC Aion UT
For 2026, a milestone in automotive history has been reached. With the launch of the Atto 1 (nee Seagull), BYD has ushered in the era where EVs have pricing parity with their petrol counterparts. Low $20k for a brand new…
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2026 BYD Sealion 8 plug-in hybrid 7-seat SUV now on sale in Australia
Looking to buy a new 7-seat hybrid SUV? BYD is getting ready to launch its Sealion 8 which might be of interest. It packs a powerful plug-in hybrid powertrain into a practical three-row-seat SUV. Two powertrain options are being presented,…
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Top 10 Best Hybrid & PHEV Utes on sale in Australia in 2026
In Australia, our insatiable appetite for the best new ute shows no signs of abating. While the 4×2 category is down slightly towards the end of 2025, the 4×4 category is up to the tune of 3.5 per cent –…
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BYD Sealion 5 now on sale in Australia, price from $33,990
BYD is expanding its plug-in hybrid lineup in Australia with the introduction of the new Sealion 5, positioning it as the cheapest PHEV SUV currently on sale. Priced from just $33,990 (excluding on-road costs), the Sealion 5 undercuts most electrified…
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BYD Atto 2 ‘DM-i’ PHEV announced in Europe, set for Australia soon
BYD’s Atto 2 small SUV has barely touched terra firma here and is already causing a huge sensation. European buyers now have access to a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version, utilising BYD’s DM-i system, providing an electric range of 90km or…
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2026 BYD Atto 2 review – Australian launch (video)
BYD is pushing hard to normalise electric vehicle pricing in Australia, launching the new Atto 2 as the most affordable electric SUV on the market. It enters the segment at prices that sit alongside equivalent petrol models. That alone is…
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BYD Atto 1, Atto 2 price confirmed for Australia, from $23,990
The wait is over for confirmation of the BYD Atto 1 and Atto 2 pricing and specs – two of the most hotly anticipated EVs of the year. As expected, they enter as the cheapest EVs on sale. Starting with…