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  • Shaun_4x4_NSWS
    Shaun_4x4_NSW Pinned Locked
    Maintenance & DIY Fixes

    Complete BYD Car Care & Vegan Leather Interior Detailing Guide: Safe Cleaners, Ceramic Coating & HEPA Cabin Filter DIY

    Because BYD uses soft-touch polyurethane vegan leather (synthetic Nappa) across the Shark 6, Sealion 6/7, Seal, Atto 3, and Dolphin, using harsh solvent-based leather conditioners or magic erasers can strip the matte…

    Complete BYD Car Care & Vegan Leather Interior Detailing Guide: Safe Cleaners, Ceramic Coating & HEPA Cabin Filter DIY
    8 Comments 1,422 Views
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  • Luke_MorganL
    Luke_Morgan Pinned Locked
    BYD Sealion 6 / Seal U DM-i

    Downloading update package… (SeaLion 06 EV)

    Looks like my car (Sealion 06 ev) is stuck at downloading update package. The message is there for several days at 0%. It’s the same when using wifi from the mobile phone and the wifi from the house. Is there something…

    Downloading update package… (SeaLion 06 EV)
    7 Comments 437 Views
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  • Liam_Shark6L
    Liam_Shark6 Pinned Locked
    Pricing, Finance & Warranty

    Australian Novated Lease FBT Exemption Breakdown (2026): BYD Sealion 7 vs Seal vs Shark 6 Real Take-Home Pay Numbers

    With the Australian EV Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption continuing for battery electric vehicles under the $91,387 LCT threshold (note: PHEVs ended their FBT exemption cutoff on 1 April 2025 unless grandfathered),…

    7 Comments 1,081 Views
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  • grace_t_sydG
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    Denza Z9 GT, D9 & Yangwang

    Denza Z9 GT e³ Tri-Motor Platform Tested in Tight Car Parks: Rear-Wheel Steering (4.62m Turning Radius) & Crab-Walk Mode

    With BYD bringing the Denza Z9 GT to Europe, the UK, and Australia as its flagship luxury shooting brake, here is how the e³ tri-motor independent rear-wheel steering behaves in tight multi-storey car parks: Real-World…

    Denza Z9 GT e³ Tri-Motor Platform Tested in Tight Car Parks: Rear-Wheel Steering (4.62m Turning Radius) & Crab-Walk Mode
    7 Comments 1,758 Views
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  • Benjamin_LDN_EVB
    Benjamin_LDN_EV Pinned Locked
    DiLink OS, CarPlay & OTA

    BYD OEM Integrated Dashcam Guide: Pre-Wired Mirror Harness Check, Best Endurance MicroSD Cards & Loop Recording Fixes

    Here is everything new owners need to know before installing the factory BYD integrated front dashcam ( Part SC2E-3776910 / HCE-3776910 ): 1. How to Check If Your Car Has the Pre-Wired Blue/White LVDS Cable - Pop off…

    BYD OEM Integrated Dashcam Guide: Pre-Wired Mirror Harness Check, Best Endurance MicroSD Cards & Loop Recording Fixes
    6 Comments 453 Views
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  • AngusJ_CHCA
    AngusJ_CHC Pinned Locked
    BYD Atto 3

    BYD Atto 2 DM-i Boost (EU) – Wiring Diagram & Dashcam Retrofit Help Needed

    Hi everyone! I am trying to install a clean, hidden factory-style dashcam in my European 2026 BYD Atto 2 DM-i Boost. I pulled the trim to inspect the multimedia unit and noted down the unit details: Part Number…

    BYD Atto 2 DM-i Boost (EU) – Wiring Diagram & Dashcam Retrofit Help Needed
    6 Comments 741 Views
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  • kelly_r_auK
    kelly_r_au Pinned Locked
    DiLink OS, CarPlay & OTA

    My car feels weaker

    Altho im from middle east, our byd versions are chinese Before when I put some weight on the peddle, it would do a little burnout, nowadays it doesn’t and it’s a slow ramp up of speed I don’t know the exact reason, tire…

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  • angus_will_nzA
    angus_will_nz Pinned Locked
    BYD Seal EV & Seal 06 GT

    BYD Seal Comfort OTA v2.3.0 Installed – Missing ADAS Features & Cruise Controls?

    I recently updated my BYD Seal Comfort (64 kWh trim, European/Netherlands spec) to OTA version 2.3.0. While Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) feels noticeably smoother and energy consumption during acceleration seems…

    5 Comments 384 Views
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  • nathan_uk_73N
    nathan_uk_73 Pinned Locked
    BYD Seal EV & Seal 06 GT

    Blank front camera out of nowhere on MY26 BYD Seal

    On my last drive a couple of days ago, the car was working completely fine with zero issues. Today when I got in, the front camera feed on the screen is pitch black. The rear camera shows up fine when viewed…

    Blank front camera out of nowhere on MY26 BYD Seal
    5 Comments 922 Views
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  • chris_ev_melbC
    chris_ev_melb Pinned Locked
    BYD Sealion 7 EV

    BYD Sealion 7 Excellence vs Seal U DM-i Comfort – Which would you choose?

    Hi everyone, looking for some advice. I currently drive a BYD Seal U DM-i Boost, which has been a fantastic car overall. My only real complaint is that it’s quite slow, and I’d ideally like something with a bit more…

    BYD Sealion 7 Excellence vs Seal U DM-i Comfort – Which would you choose?
    5 Comments 449 Views
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  • SebastianBailey_QLDS
    SebastianBailey_QLD Pinned Locked
    BYD Sealion 7 EV

    Which insurer for a 2026 Byd Sealion 7 Premium?

    Just bought a 2026 Byd Sealion 7 Premium. Which is the lesser evil out of the four more affordable companies pictured above? Second image shows Ozicare, the other two are then significantly more expensive. The…

    Which insurer for a 2026 Byd Sealion 7 Premium?
    5 Comments 301 Views
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  • Emily_T_Sealion7E
    Emily_T_Sealion7 Pinned Locked
    DiLink OS, CarPlay & OTA

    Alternative home screen

    I was tired of not being able to utilize the home screen for anything useful, so I created a solution that will add widgets on top.

    Alternative home screen
    5 Comments 309 Views
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  • Grace_BNE_EVG
    Grace_BNE_EV Pinned Locked
    Maintenance & DIY Fixes

    First Time Driving a BYD Courtesy Car – Stalk Column Shifter Thoughts

    My daily driver is in the shop and I just had a BYD courtesy car dropped off for a few days. Right off the bat, I was completely caught off guard by the gear selector lever being placed on the right-hand steering column…

    First Time Driving a BYD Courtesy Car – Stalk Column Shifter Thoughts
    5 Comments 714 Views
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  • AmeliaT_ACTA
    AmeliaT_ACT Pinned Locked
    BYD Atto 3

    Atto 2 Instrument Cluster Too Bright at Night After V2.3.0 Update

    I wanted to start a discussion regarding the speedometer display brightness on the Atto 2 after updating to version 2.3.0. Ever since the update, even when setting screen brightness down to 0%, the driver instrument…

    Atto 2 Instrument Cluster Too Bright at Night After V2.3.0 Update
    5 Comments 343 Views
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  • Mason_MEL_EVM
    Mason_MEL_EV Pinned Locked
    BYD Seal EV & Seal 06 GT

    BYD seal never reaches 150kw charge speed

    I'm on a road trip between England and Paris. I've used a 200kw Fastned public charger and a Total energies 400kw charger so far. The Fastned charger peaked at 125kw before reducing right down to 75kw when the battery…

    BYD seal never reaches 150kw charge speed
    5 Comments 439 Views
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  • Liam_AUL
    Liam_AU Pinned Locked
    DiLink OS, CarPlay & OTA

    After i upgrade byd system, the valet parking option is gone?!! Missing the button how to get it

    Sharing a quick photo regarding After i upgrade byd system, the valet parking option is gone?!! Missing the button how to get it . Has anyone else in the community experienced this or found the best setup? Appreciate…

    After i upgrade byd system, the valet parking option is gone?!! Missing the button how to get it
    5 Comments 864 Views
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  • Luke_MorganL
    Luke_Morgan Pinned Locked
    BYD Sealion 6 / Seal U DM-i

    Racco in Japan — We were having the oil changed in our Sealion6 and I noticed they

    We were having the oil changed in our Sealion6 and I noticed they had some of the k-class Racco on the lot.

    Racco in Japan — We were having the oil changed in our Sealion6 and I noticed they
    5 Comments 278 Views
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  • Logan_R_SealL
    Logan_R_Seal Pinned Locked
    Owners Lounge & Road Trips

    2,400 km Coastal Road Trip & 4-Night V2L Off-Grid Camping Log: Real Charging Stops, Consumption & Camp Setup

    Just got back from a 2,400 km coastal road trip with 4 nights of unpowered national park camping, running our entire camp kitchen and fridge off the 3.3 kW V2L discharge socket ! 1. Highway Touring & Charging Breakdown…

    2,400 km Coastal Road Trip & 4-Night V2L Off-Grid Camping Log: Real Charging Stops, Consumption & Camp Setup
    5 Comments 1,181 Views
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  • nathan_uk_77N
    nathan_uk_77 Pinned Locked
    Battery, Wallbox & V2L

    How BYD Direct-Refrigerant Heat Pump & Pulse Self-Heating Work in Winter (0°C to 8°C Efficiency Optimization Guide)

    Here is a technical breakdown of how BYD's Direct Refrigerant Cooling & Heating Plate and High-Frequency Pulse Self-Heating work on the Seal, Sealion 7, Atto 3, and Dolphin—and how to configure your climate settings to…

    How BYD Direct-Refrigerant Heat Pump & Pulse Self-Heating Work in Winter (0°C to 8°C Efficiency Optimization Guide)
    4 Comments 419 Views
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  • william.jonesW
    william.jones Pinned Locked
    DiLink OS, CarPlay & OTA

    Exiting Climate Control back to Apple CarPlay in one press?

    Whenever I'm using Apple CarPlay and open the climate control menu to adjust fan speeds or temperature, pressing the back button takes me straight to the main BYD Home Screen instead of returning to CarPlay. Having to…

    4 Comments 746 Views
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