EV interest rebounds in Australia but brand dynamics are shifting
Electric vehicle (EV) interest in Australia has increased for the first time in more than three years, according to the latest carsales EV Consumer Survey.
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BYD
BYD Explorer No.1 embarks on maiden voyage
BYD initiated a new chapter in the maritime transportation of new energy vehicles (NEV) with the inaugural voyage of its first dedicated roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) carrier, Explorer No.1.
BYD electric ute coming?
BYD is building an electric ute for China that may also come here. Spy shots have been published by CarNewsChina, which adds many Chinese vehicle manufacturers are launching and developing new utes (pick-up trucks) for the growing lifestyle market.
BYD Seal and limited-edition Atto 3 at Auto Expo 2023
The new luxury model BYD Seal and a limited-edition Atto 3 were presented at the Auto Expo 2023 in India. Seal sales have exceeded 50,000 within five months in China, planned to be launched in India by Q4 2023 where the e6 and BYD Atto 3 are already available.
BYD unveils luxury SUV and EV Supercar online
A Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD unveiled its new luxury car brand YangWang online on January 5, presenting the U8 plug-in hybrid off-road SUV and the all-electric U9 Supercar to Asian Media.
BYD Atto 3 service costs cut after complaints
Service costs for the BYD Atto 3 have been cut by 23% after outrage on social media. BYD Australia and distributor EVDirect have also advised that existing Atto 3 order holders will get a year’s free servicing.
Polestar 2 Australia’s most popular EV in July
Just over 600 electric vehicles were delivered to Australian customers in July, with the Polestar 2 topping the list as the country’s most popular dedicated plug-in.
BYD Atto 3 test drives likely from May
Australian online orders for the BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) electric SUV need to be in at EVDirect.com.au by 5pm on March 11 for inclusion in July deliveries.
EV Direct opening orders for BYD ATTO 3 SUV
EVDirect.com.au says it will launch the BYD ATTO 3 SUV to the Australian market online on the evening of Saturday February 19, 2022 at 7pm (AEDT).
BYD ready for Australian push
An Australian variant of the BYD Yuan Plus is due to launch on BYD Australia’s website on February 20. Full details, pricing, warranty, delivery timeline and the ability to pre-order will be available at evdirect.com.au, the company says.
