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BYD hits 60,000 sales milestone in Australia

BYD has passed 60,000 vehicle deliveries in Australia, marking the occasion with a ceremonial handover attended by company chairman and president Wang Chuanfu.The milestone comes on the heels of a record performance in June, when BYD placed fifth among all car brands nationally with 8,156 monthly deliveries—a 368% year-on-year increase—driven largely by the success of its plug-in hybrid ute, the BYD Shark 6.Wang handed over the 60,000th vehicle to Victorian customer Owain Norman at the newly opened BYD Waverley dealership, highlighting the company’s growing local presence and ambitions.“Personally, it’s very meaningful.

US restrictions could boost EV sales in Australia

BYD is expected to expand its offerings and dealerships in Australia as US president-elect Donald Trump aims to block Chinese brands selling cars to Americans. US president Joe Biden has quadrupled tariffs on Chinese-made EVs to 100% while Trump indicates he could increase these to 200%.

BYD, Isuzu Australia, and JAC Auto join FCAI

BYD Australia Pty  Ltd, Isuzu Australia Limited and LTS Auto Holdings Pty Ltd (JAC Auto) are the three most recent newcomers to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).  BYD Australia currently distributes a range of new energy vehicles, such as plug-in hybrids and battery electric cars.   Isuzu Australia distributes a range of trucks in the local market, including the N-Series, F-Series, FX-Series and FY-Series.

BYD’s first Megastore opens in Sydney

BYD's first global Megastore officially opened to the public at Alexandria, New South Wales, on the weekend of September 16 and 17, providing an immersive experience of cutting-edge electric vehicles, state-of-the-art technologies, and a glimpse into the future of sustainable mobility.

BYD Australia recommences Atto 3 deliveries

After a more than three week hiatus due to compliance and regulatory issues, EV Direct/BYD Australia has sent out a letter to customers that it will recommence the delivery of new Atto 3 electric vehicles to order holders.

Outrage over Australian Atto 3 service pricing

Dozens of Australian order holders for the BYD Atto 3 have taken to social media in outrage over what some are calling “extremely high” servicing costs. The comments follow the announcement over the weekend of the service schedule.