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Damion Smy
BYD 'is very open' to manufacturing cars in Australia
The Chinese EV giant says Australian production is possible, but only after it focuses on growing sales and meeting customer demand.
4 Hours Ago
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Dave Kavermann
BYD details data safeguards as Native Connect gains traction in NZ
BYD has ensured clients that any data generated by their opt-in Native Connect service is stored in Australia, not China.
2 Days Ago
Derek Fung
BYD Dolphin G: new compact plug-in hybrid designed for Europe unveiled
The new plug-in hybrid BYD Dolphin G is the company's first car designed specifically for Europe.
7 Days Ago
Dave Kavermann
BYD Shark 6 to gain new 'Crawl Mode' update in NZ as Performance model sells out on arrival
All BYD Shark 6 customers in NZ will soon receive an update, aimed at improving their utes off-road performance.
7 Days Ago
Dave Kavermann
BYD Seal 6, MG4 EV Urban, Tesla Model Y L, Skoda Octavia earn five-star ANCAP ratings
Four different carmakers have all scored tops marks from ANCAP in the latest round of safety testing.
29 Days Ago
Max Davies
2026 BYD Sealion 08: New flagship SUV revealed with up to 900km of EV range
BYD has revealed its latest flagship SUV, and it's set for release in China later this year with PHEV and EV powertrains.
1 Month Ago
Damion Smy
BYD Sealion 05 DM-i: New-generation PHEV triples its electric range
One of NZ's cheapest PHEVs has been overhauled overseas, gaining EV-inspired styling, more tech and significantly more electric range.
1 Month Ago
Damion Smy
BYD working on Ford F-150 rival for Australasia
The Chinese brand is continuing work on a larger ute for local showrooms as the segment grows despite record fuel prices.
2 Months Ago
Dave Kavermann
BYD Seal 06 Touring: PHEV wagon with 1300km range detailed for NZ
BYD is set to launch a new plug-in hybrid station wagon with over 1000km of combined range.
2 Months Ago
Dave Kavermann
BYD Shark 6 Performance: PHEV ute with 350kW and 3.5T tow rating set for NZ
BYD launch a more powerful and higher-capacity Shark 6 Performance model, said to be designed specifically for Kiwi working conditions.
2 Months Ago
Damion Smy
BYD reports first annual profit drop as EV battle reaches ‘knockout stage’
The Chinese brand’s profits have fallen for the sixth consecutive month, despite knocking off Tesla as the world’s number-one EV maker.
2 Months Ago
Dave Kavermann
BYD reveals new battery that can recharge from 10–97 per cent in ten minutes
A new-generation battery and charger capable of delivering up to 1500kW of power has been announced.
3 Months Ago
Dave Kavermann
BYD Seal 6 Touring PHEV with 1600km range confirmed for New Zealand
BYD is introducing a new station wagon to the New Zealand market and it's aiming to attract current owners of Japanese wagons.
3 Months Ago
Matthew Hansen
Chinese carmaker to launch 15 new models in NZ this year
BYD debuts two new plug-in hybrids in Auckland, hints at more big plans for 2026.
4 Months Ago
