BYD is bringing another SUV to Australia as it rolls out four electric vehicles over the next 12 months.
The unspecified SUV will join the previously confirmed ute, as well as the Dolphin hatchback – currently Australia’s cheapest EV – and the Seal sedan.
Dolphin deliveries will begin in the fourth quarter of this year, and BYD’s local distributor EVDirect said the Seal will arrive soon but did not confirm a specific launch date.
Luke Todd, CEO of EVDirect, BYD’s local distributor, said: “We are delighted to bring the cars Australians want. auto expert.
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It is unclear which SUV BYD will bring to Australia. It could be the Sea Lion, reported by Chinese media as a rival to BYD’s upcoming Tesla Model Y.
It is said to use the same 3.0 avionics model as the Seal, Dolphin and Atto 3, and prototypes have already been tested in China.
It will join BYD’s Ocean Series, which includes models such as the Dolphin, Seal and Seagull light vehicles.
In addition, BYD has electric SUVs in the Dynasty Series, including the Tang and Song, however these run on older platforms.
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A local BYD distributor has confirmed a ‘muscle car’ for Australia, spotted wearing the BYD badge but possibly belonging to the start-up organisation. Brand Fang Cheng Bao in China.
The brand’s first vehicle, now known as the SF, was introduced by BYD in China as a more premium vehicle, inspired by the Land Rover Defender. It’s unclear if this could join the upcoming ute in Australia.
The upcoming ute, which has yet to be named, will be available with both plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains.
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According to the company’s Australian distributor, the plan for BYD is to achieve 50,000 annual sales here over the next few years, supported by an expansion of its electric vehicle lineup – including sedans and sports utes.
This equates to about 5% market share which, based on sales figures for 2022, would put BYD in the top 10 list of brands alongside Chinese automaker MG (49,582) and above it. more famous brands such as Subaru, Volkswagen and Nissan.
The first BYD vehicle to be sold at a suitable scale in Australia is the Atto 3 SUV, which has achieved 4664 deliveries this year, representing a 14.5% share of the electric vehicle market. It’s even selling better Tesla Model 3 in the May.
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