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Emily_Patel Pinned Locked

• BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

Thoughts on the new BYD Seal 06 DM-i Touring Wagon (Estate)? 670L boot + 4.2 L/100km looks spot on!

As someone who prefers a sleek low-slung estate/wagon over a tall SUV for loading dogs and road bikes, the 2026 BYD Seal 06 DM-i Touring Wagon has my full attention! Here are the exact measurements and specs from the…

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Liam_Shark6 Pinned Locked

• Denza B5 / Fangchengbao Bao 5 & Bao 8

Denza B5 (Bao 5) DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension vs Standard Coil Springs: Worth Waiting for the Flagship Trim?

With BYD confirming that Fangchengbao models will be badged under Denza for right-hand-drive markets in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, the big question for touring buyers is the suspension setup on the Denza B5…

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Grant_H_Seal Pinned Locked

• Owners Lounge, Delivery Photos & Road Trips

Picked Up Our 2026 BYD Atto 3 EVO in Sydney! Cooled Seats, Black D-Pillar & 120kW Fast Charging Tested

Just upgraded our 2023 Atto 3 to the new 2026 BYD Atto 3 EVO Extended Range in Cosmos Black here in Sydney! On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details The 3-stage ventilated front seats , faster DiLink 100 5G…

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Toby_L_TangEV Pinned Locked

• BYD Shark 6 Ute

BYD Shark 6 DMO 1.5T Dual-Cab Ute: 2.5T Caravan Towing, Payload & 6kW V2L Camp Test

Putting our BYD Shark 6 Premium AWD Ute (321 kW / 650 Nm DMO Super Hybrid, 29.58 kWh Blade Battery, coil-sprung double-wishbone rear suspension) through 18,000 km Touring Report of touring, corrugated tracks, and…

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Logan_R_Seal Pinned Locked

• BYD Seal EV & Seal 06 GT

BYD Seal Underbody Aero Shield Inspection, Jacking Puck Points & Tyre Rotation Guide

Just completed the First 5,000 km tyre rotation and underbody inspection on my BYD Seal at home using low-profile hydraulic jacks and rubber CTB jacking pucks. DIY Maintenance Notes: - Jacking Points: Always use slotted…

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Julian_Cook Pinned Locked

• BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

Anyone holding out for the 7-Seater BYD Sealion 8 (5,040mm 3-Row SUV)? Full DM-p & EV specs inside!

We love our 5-seater BYD, but with two growing teenagers and grandparents visiting, we've been waiting for a proper 5-metre 3-row 7-seater. Just dug through the full spec sheet on the upcoming BYD Sealion 8 : 1. Key…

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DaveMitchell Pinned Locked

• BYD Sealion 6 / Seal U DM-i

BYD Sealion 6 vs Toyota RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid: Why We Switched After 3 Test Drives (Sydney Family Review)

We had a deposit down on a RAV4 Cruiser AWD Hybrid for 7 months before test-driving the BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic & Premium back-to-back in Parramatta. Cancelled the RAV4 deposit the same afternoon — here's why after 14,000…

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LoganNguyen Pinned Locked

• BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

BYD Officially Surpasses 4 Million NEV Milestone & Expands RHD Export Shipping Fleet

Executive Summary & Key Takeaways: Big milestone for BYD owners globally: BYD has officially crossed 4 million New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) produced and commissioned its own dedicated 7,000-car LNG dual-fuel Ro-Ro ocean…

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Graham_Z9GT Pinned Locked

• BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

BYD Warranty & Battery SOH Guarantee Comparison: Australia, UK, New Zealand & Europe (2026 Update)

Executive Summary & Key Takeaways: For prospective buyers cross-shopping new or demonstrator BYDs in October 2026 , here is the updated official factory warranty coverage across major regions: 1. Platform Engineering &…

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KiwiVolt_NZ Pinned Locked

• BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

BYD DiLink 100 / 150 Cockpit Hardware Upgrade: 6nm Snapdragon / D9000 Chip, Split-Screen CarPlay & Karaoke

Executive Summary & Key Takeaways: A breakdown of the upgraded DiLink 100 & DiLink 150 5G cockpit compute modules rolling out across 2025–2026 BYD models: 1. Platform Engineering & Core Hardware Breakdown Figure 1: BYD…

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BennyMorrison Pinned Locked SOLVED

• Maintenance, Car Care & DIY

[SOLVED] Fixing Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto Audio Stutter or Disconnects After Phone iOS / Android Update

If your wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto starts stuttering or fails to auto-connect after updating your iPhone to iOS 18/19 or Android 15/16, do not factory-reset your car! Here is the 60-second fix that clears…

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charlie.thomson Pinned Locked

• Owners Lounge, Delivery Photos & Road Trips

1,250 km Tasmania Lap (Hobart, Cradle Mountain, Freycinet & Launceston) in Our BYD Atto 3

Took our BYD Atto 3 across on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry from Geelong to Devonport for a 7-day, 1,250 km lap of Tasmania ! On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details - Winding mountain roads up to Cradle Mountain…

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Sarah_Sealion6 Pinned Locked

• BYD eMax 7 (M6) MPV & Han

BYD eMax 7 (M6 71.8kWh Superior) 7-Seater MPV Owner Review: Sliding Middle Row, V2L & Real-World Range

After running a Kia Carnival diesel for six years, we switched to the BYD eMax 7 Superior (71.8 kWh Blade Battery, 150 kW motor) . Practicality & Efficiency After 6,200 km: - Consumption: 15.6 kWh/100km mixed…

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Connor_M_Seal Pinned Locked

• Owners Lounge, Delivery Photos & Road Trips

Delivery Day in London: BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD in Shark Grey with Nappa Leather!

Collected our BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (91.3 kWh Blade Battery, 230 kW DC charging, 0–62 mph in 4.5s) in West London today! On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details The quilted Nappa leather seats with…

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Graham_Seal Pinned Locked

• BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

First Look: BYD Expands European Manufacturing: Hungary (Szeged) & Turkey EV Plants Confirmed for Supply — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown

Came across the latest technical details on Owner Discussion: BYD Expands European Manufacturing: Hungary (Szeged) & Turkey EV Plants Confirmed for Supply — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown and thought I'd start a thread so…

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Grant_NO_EV Pinned Locked

• BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

What do we think of the Denza B8 (Bao 8) 7-Seater DMO 4x4? 550 kW + DiSus-P hydraulic suspension!

Been following the export confirmation for the 3-row 6/7-seater Denza B8 (Fangchengbao Bao 8) closely—it's essentially the big brother to the Shark 6 and Denza B5 on a full body-on-frame 4x4 chassis. Check out the…

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Sarah_Sealion6 Pinned Locked

• BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)

Goodbye "Batman" Tyres! Best Replacement Tyres for BYD Atto 3 (Michelin Primacy 4 vs Hankook iON evo vs Bridgestone Turanza)

If your earlier-build BYD Atto 3 came on the OEM Atlas Batman A51 (215/55R18) or Continental EcoContact 6Q (235/50R18) and you're tired of spinning the front wheels in the wet at roundabouts, changing tyres transforms…

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J_Bell_SCO Pinned Locked

• BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

Anyone else looking at the 2026 BYD Atto 3 EVO facelift? Ventilated seats & 120kW DC charging finally added!

Just saw the full specification sheet for the 2026 BYD Atto 3 EVO facelift and honestly it ticks every single box that 2023–2024 owners have been asking for! Put together a quick breakdown below for anyone thinking of…

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simone_ev_syd Pinned Locked

• BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

BYD Xuanji Intelligent Architecture & Dual-Mode Satellite Connectivity Previewed at Dream Day — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown

Came across the latest technical details on Owner Discussion: BYD Xuanji Intelligent Architecture & Dual-Mode Satellite Connectivity Previewed at Dream Day — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown and thought I'd start a thread so…

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LachlanThomas Pinned Locked

• DiLink OS, CarPlay & OTA

DiLink OS OTA Update Changelog, 3-Finger HVAC Gesture & Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto Tips

Compiled a list of the most useful DiLink OS hidden shortcuts and OTA improvements after First 5,000 km of daily use: Must-Know DiLink Shortcuts: 1. Three-Finger Swipe on Any Screen: Swipe up/down with three fingers…

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