New 1250km driving range BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic Extended Range confirmed to take on Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV

Stylish plug-in wagon punches above its weight for its seductive $40K price point

When Chinese mega-brand BYD entered the Australian new car market via its local distributor – EV Direct – petrol power wasn’t intended to be part of the BYD’s Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid steeply undercuts rivals with sharp pricing and compelling value, in a major challenge to Toyota and Mitsubishi

Mention the Chinese car industry and you might first think electric vehicles, and you’d be right – China is the world’s leader in EV technology and Based on an early drive, the plug-in hybrid BYD Sealion 6 is good enough to merit consideration against Toyota’s best-selling RAV4 Hybrid

The phenomenon of a front-wheel-drive car switching to rear-wheel drive has been a rare occurrence over the past 60 years – starting with the FWD Triumph You wouldn’t know from looking at it but this Atto 3’s mildly updated appearance hides a dramatic uplift in electric architecture, chassis capability, performance, range and value

Despite its conservative styling and its image as yet another cookie-cutter Chinese EV, the BYD Atto 2 has so far impressed us in review with its painless BYD continues its quest to become the Chinese Toyota by launching Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid – the Atto 2 DM-i, offering 90km of electric-only range for under $30K.

It’s hard to believe but it’s barely been more than a year since the BYD Shark 6 landed in Australia and re-wrote the rulebook on what counts as ‘utility’ Just over a year since it flipped the ute segment on its head, the Shark 6 adds a Performance trim to address its two biggest pitfalls: off-roading and towing.

The BYD Sealion 5 sets a new benchmark for PHEV affordability in Australia starting at $33,990 before on-road costs at a time when buyers are increasingly Eye-catching pricing is BYD’s forte, but has the new plug-in hybrid Sealion 5 finally pushed this brand to its limits?

In the last decade of automotive upheaval, one truth has emerged: the bigger the vehicle, the harder it is to electrify. Bigger vehicles require bigger

The first thing you need to know about the new BYD Atto 2 is that it is — for now at least — Australia’s cheapest electric SUV. That’s going to be the big The most affordable electric SUV in Australia is actually quite good. So what’s the catch?

You’d have to live under a rock to not have noticed the surge of BYD-branded vehicles present on Australian roads. The Xi’an, China-based marque only Sharp pricing, generous specification, handsome styling and a few touches of genuine luxury have catapulted the Sealion 7 to success — but it isn’t perfect

It’s been more than three years since China’s BYD brand debuted its ‘Build Your Dreams’ electric vehicle in Australia, the Atto 3 small SUV. And during BYD’s original ‘Build Your Dreams’ model in Australia, the Atto 3 small electric SUV, remains an interesting car that drives better than its looks imply

The big issue for plug-in hybrids from legacy brands such as Mitsubishi’s Outlanders and Ford’s defunct Escape PHEV was always price. You’d be paying Making plug-in hybrids even cheaper? The BYD Sealion 5 could arrive and change the game.

When it comes to astronomical rises, there are few car brands that have achieved as much success in a short time as BYD. Its first product, the Atto 3 The Atto 2 is a cheap, cheerful electric SUV that’s showing early promise before arriving in Australia.

BYD is on a mission in Australia – driven by a desire to expand its model range and achieve more than 40,000 sales annually in this market – and the chief New electric mid-sized crossover SUV aims to outdo Tesla Model Y in style and equipment while undercutting it in price. But is the Sealion 7 good enough?

A petrol-electric plug-in hybrid predator has entered the diesel-infested waters of the dual-cab ute segment, and current market form suggests the BYD Is BYD’s plug-in hybrid ute a segment game-changer? Our first full test suggests it's difficult to consider it anything less.

Talk about a baptism of fire, literally being handed the keys to the new 2025 BYD Shark 6 on a muddy track in the NSW Blue Mountains. Yep, I put the BYD’s Will the Shark 6 ute from BYD sink or swim when it comes to off-road driving? We hit the tracks to find out if it's a serious contender or a hyped up pretender.

Chery Group’s upmarket sub-brand, Jaecoo, has debuted a new, plug-in hybrid J8 upper medium SUV flagship, known as the Summit SHS. The J8 Summit arrives

Forthing, a fresh-faced Chinese challenger brand owned by Dongfeng Motor Group, hit Australian showrooms this month with its Taikon 5 SUV, which is A new medium SUV is set to debut with both fully electric and a range-extender EV options, and prices that kick off at just $36,990 driveaway

Geely Australia has confirmed grade tweaks and pricing changes for its range-topping MY27 Starray EM-i Inspire plug-in hybrid SUV, which will be headlined Upgraded Geely Starray Inspire gains larger EV battery to improve EV-only and combined driving distances for a slight price increase

Chery has further expanded its ‘Tiggo’ SUV range, launching a new seven-seater plug-in model known as the Tiggo 9. Available in one trim grade, Ultimate, Latest plug-in hybrid SUV from Chery its largest yet, with seven seats, three electric motors, and one lavishly-equipped trim grade

BYD has added another new variant to its Sealion 6 model range, increasing the versatility of its popular plug-in midsize SUV. Joining the Dynamic PHEV family car battle gains yet another contender, with BYD’s new Sealion 6 boasting a 26.6kWh battery and combined range of 1000km

The plug-in hybrid SUV battle is hotting up in Australia with the release of new variants from Chinese brand Chery, including Australia’s most affordable Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid priced to challenge BYD and joined by larger, three-row Tiggo 8 version

Chinese carmaker Geely has confirmed an all-wheel-drive version of its popular Starray EM-i is coming to challenge the BYD Sealion 6, Mitsubishi Outlander Mid-size SUV to pick up more powerful all-wheel-drive powertrain to fight fresh rivals

BYD Australia has revealed preliminary local details, including a three-grade lineup, for its large Sealion 8 flagship SUV. Expected to be BYD’s largest Seven-seater BYD Sealion 8 PHEV will soon arrive in Australia with three distinct powertrains, lavish equipment, and a peak output of 359kW

BYD hopes to tighten its grip on the Australian plug-in hybrid market, confirming two new models which will predominantly target the Mitsubishi Outlander, BYD hopes to make a larger splash in Australia's growing plug-in market, confirming two new SUVs debuting early next year

Chinese carmaker Chery has confirmed it will debut its latest sub-brand, known as Lepas, into the Australian market next year. A portmanteau of the words Meet the latest Chery sub-brand bound for Australia with a mid-size SUV in tow — the Lepas L8

Chery Australia subdivision Omoda Jaecoo has scheduled its new midsize plug-in hybrid SUV, known as the Omoda 9, for an August debut. Priced at $61,990 Omoda Jaecoo’s latest foray into the medium SUV segment will arrive August sporting a $61,990 pricetag

BYD has reported its best sales month on record in Australia, with an astounding 6.7 per cent market share recorded for June 2025. The brand registered Record month for Chinese automaker BYD spearheaded by PHEV and EV offerings

Two new models coming from BYD, the Atto 2 and Sealion 8, prove the Chinese brand has its finger on the pulse of the Australian market. Originally making Chinese brand locks in two new models to take on two of Australia’s biggest markets.

Thanks for joining us this Tuesday January 14th 2025. Notably in car news today: BYD Sealion 6 is Australia’s new price-busting PHEV, and GWM confirms Notably in car news today: BYD Sealion 6 is Australia’s new price-busting PHEV, and GWM confirms details of its more powerful Cannon ute.

Fresh off announcing Australia’s cheapest EV, BYD has announced the nation’s cheapest plug-in hybrid. BYD’s Atto 2 small SUV, currently electric-only, is

BYD’s tiny Atto 1 mini EV now has an even tinier entry price point. The Atto 1’s base model, the Essential, is now $19,990 driveaway nationwide,