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Make: BYD
Model: Shark - 6
Released: Oct 2024
The first PHEV ute to arrive in Australia. Orders open on October 29 when pricing will be notified. Powertrain uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, two electric motors and a Blade battery pack.
Model: Seal
Released: Dec 2023
Three variants of all electric sedan to undercut Tesla Model 3. RWD single- and AWD dual-motor powertrains available, all powered by Blade battery pack. Extensive features list across range; flagship to offer impressive 390kW/670Nm output and claimed 3.8sec 0-100km/h time.
Model: Dolphin
Released: Sep 2023
BYD Dolphin is one of the cheapest EVs available at sub-$40K not including rebates. Base model Dynamic rocks a 44.9kWh battery and 70kW/180Nm electric motor giving a range of 340km (WLTP). Dolphin Premium scores a larger battery, more power and longer range, costs more. Stand by for a Sport model.
Model: Atto 3
Released: Sep 2022
Fully electric Atto 3 is in two variants, standard- and extended-range from $44,381 +ORC - around $3000 less than MG’s ZS. Range is up to 420km from 150kW/310Nm fwd electric motor.