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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…

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    Sophie_F_Seal Pinned Locked
    • Owners Lounge, Delivery Photos & Road Trips

    2026 BYD Seal AWD alarm going off randomly after locking

    I've had my new 2026 BYD Seal AWD Excellence for a few weeks now, but I'm running into an annoying issue with the alarm system. About 8 times out of 10 after I lock the car, the alarm starts going off randomly.…

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    Marcus_Mitchell Pinned Locked
    • DiLink OS, CarPlay & OTA

    BYD App missing data and Community tab

    Is anyone else having issues with the BYD mobile app today? When I open it up, my 99 euro unlimited internet subscription isn't showing up anywhere, and the entire "Community" tab is completely empty. Is this a…

    3 Comments 273 Views
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  • GavinJohnson_UKG
    GavinJohnson_UK Pinned Locked
    • BYD Dolphin & Dolphin Mini (Atto 1)

    Tire Pressure Screen Stuck on Driver Display After OTA Update (Dolphin MY2025)

    Hello fellow BYD owners! I drive a 2025 BYD Dolphin, and ever since installing the latest OTA software update, the tire pressure display (TPMS) is permanently shown on my driver dashboard instrument panel. Previously, I…

    Tire Pressure Screen Stuck on Driver Display After OTA Update (Dolphin MY2025)
    3 Comments 236 Views
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  • JasonK_AudioModJ
    JasonK_AudioMod Pinned Locked
    • DiLink OS, CarPlay & OTA

    YES I AGREE!! — Every single time I open the app now it has this pop up

    Every single time I open the app now it has this pop up. EVERY GOD DAMN TIME. Is this a clear cache thing or does BYD just need to actually test their app before pushing it? Driving me nuts. I agree every time but back…

    3 Comments 279 Views
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  • Andrew_NovatedAUA
    Andrew_NovatedAU Pinned Locked
    • BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)

    150,000 km BYD Atto 3 Blade Battery SOH Degradation & Reduction Gearbox Oil Analysis from High-Mileage Owners

    Plenty of high-mileage BYD Atto 3 private and fleet owners have now crossed 150,000 to 200,000 km on the 60.48 kWh 8-in-1 e-Platform 3.0 drivetrain. Here is a summary of real-world OBD2 SOH readings and mechanical wear…

    150,000 km BYD Atto 3 Blade Battery SOH Degradation & Reduction Gearbox Oil Analysis from High-Mileage Owners
    3 Comments 413 Views
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  • ethan.thomasE
    ethan.thomas Pinned Locked
    • BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

    BYD Next-Gen Blade Battery 2.0 (5.5C Ultra-Fast Charging) & God’s Eye DiPilot Export Rollout Timeline

    Here is a roundup of the biggest hardware and model upgrades confirmed for global right-hand-drive and European BYD export markets: 1. Second-Generation LFP Blade Battery (5.5C Charging Architecture) - Upgraded…

    BYD Next-Gen Blade Battery 2.0 (5.5C Ultra-Fast Charging) & God’s Eye DiPilot Export Rollout Timeline
    3 Comments 367 Views
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  • Sealion6_TourerS
    Sealion6_Tourer Pinned Locked
    • Maintenance, Car Care & DIY

    DIY Wheel-Arch Liner Acoustic Insulation Mod for BYD Atto 3, Seal & Sealion 6 (Drops Coarse-Chip Road Noise by ~2.5 dBA)

    If you drive on coarse-chip bitumen highways in Australia, New Zealand, or the UK , adding closed-cell acoustic foam and butyl deadening mats behind the plastic wheel-arch liners on the BYD Atto 3, Seal, or Sealion 6 is…

    DIY Wheel-Arch Liner Acoustic Insulation Mod for BYD Atto 3, Seal & Sealion 6 (Drops Coarse-Chip Road Noise by ~2.5 dBA)
    3 Comments 316 Views
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  • Stuart_CompanyCarUKS
    Stuart_CompanyCarUK Pinned Locked
    • BYD Sealion 6 / Seal U DM-i

    BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic vs Premium AWD: Real-World Highway Fuel Consumption at 110 km/h After 12,000 km

    Thought I'd share our 12,000 km fuel & electricity log on our BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic (FWD 1.5L naturally aspirated DM-i) compared to my brother-in-law's Sealion 6 Premium (AWD 1.5T twin-motor) on the same…

    BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic vs Premium AWD: Real-World Highway Fuel Consumption at 110 km/h After 12,000 km
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  • simone_ev_sydS
    simone_ev_syd Pinned Locked
    • Pricing, Finance & Warranty

    2026 UK BYD Insurance, PCP & Salary Sacrifice Guide: How to Beat £1,200+ Renewal Quotes (Admiral, LV=, Direct Line & Octopus EV)

    If you're insuring a BYD Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Seal U DM-i, or Sealion 7 privately in the UK (Insurance Groups 29E to 48E), you already know that some mainstream comparison-site underwriters haven't updated their…

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  • Andrew_NovatedAUA
    Andrew_NovatedAU Pinned Locked
    • BYD Dolphin & Dolphin Mini (Atto 1)

    BYD Dolphin Winter Pre-Heating & Windscreen Demisting Tips (UK / NZ Frosty Mornings)

    For anyone going through their first frosty winter with a BYD Dolphin : what's your routine for clearing ice off the windscreen and stop-start demisting without killing efficiency? On-Road Impressions, Efficiency &…

    BYD Dolphin Winter Pre-Heating & Windscreen Demisting Tips (UK / NZ Frosty Mornings)
    5 Comments 1,353 Views
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  • Andrew_NovatedAUA
    Andrew_NovatedAU Pinned Locked
    • Pricing, Finance & Warranty

    BYD 6-Year / 150,000 km Vehicle Warranty & 8-Year Blade Battery Warranty: Real Owner Claim Experiences (AU & UK)

    Let's share real-world experiences with BYD Warranty claims across Australia, the UK, and New Zealand — how fast did parts arrive and what was covered without pushback?

    BYD 6-Year / 150,000 km Vehicle Warranty & 8-Year Blade Battery Warranty: Real Owner Claim Experiences (AU & UK)
    5 Comments 1,421 Views
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  • Rachel_B_MelbR
    Rachel_B_Melb Pinned Locked
    • BYD Seal EV & Seal 06 GT

    BYD Seal Panorama Roof Sunshade Tips for 40°C Aussie Summers & Fixing the B-Pillar / Seatbelt Trim Rattle

    Two quick quality-of-life tips for BYD Seal owners, especially those of us dealing with 38°C–42°C summers in Australia: 1. Fixing the Minor Tick/Rattle Near the Driver's Ear (B-Pillar Trim) A few of us noticed a faint…

    BYD Seal Panorama Roof Sunshade Tips for 40°C Aussie Summers & Fixing the B-Pillar / Seatbelt Trim Rattle
    7 Comments 3,405 Views
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  • ruby.robertsR
    ruby.roberts Pinned Locked
    • Owners Lounge, Delivery Photos & Road Trips

    byd sealion 5 dm-i KEYLESS

    Hi, I have a byd sealion 5 dm-i and I am trying to set up my digital key for contactless entry, but my phone is not working with it at all. The phone I'm using is a Oppo Find X9 Ultra only released a few months ago but…

    byd sealion 5 dm-i KEYLESS
    2 Comments 275 Views
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  • Megan_ACT_EVM
    Megan_ACT_EV Pinned Locked
    • BYD Sealion 7 EV

    BYD Sealion 7 Performance AWD 230kW DC Fast Charging Curve Tested on 350kW Kempower Charger (10% to 80% in 24 Mins)

    Took my BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (91.3 kWh e-Platform 3.0 Evo) down the M40 yesterday and logged a full 10% to 85% DC fast-charging session on a 350 kW Osprey Kempower unit (ambient temp 11°C, battery…

    BYD Sealion 7 Performance AWD 230kW DC Fast Charging Curve Tested on 350kW Kempower Charger (10% to 80% in 24 Mins)
    2 Comments 321 Views
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  • craig_nz_77C
    craig_nz_77 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…

    2 Comments 448 Views
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  • Liam_Shark6L
    Liam_Shark6 Pinned Locked
    • BYD Shark 6 Ute

    BYD Shark 6 Dual-Battery Setup vs Built-In 6kW V2L for Running a 75L Dual-Zone Fridge on 5-Day Simpson Desert Trips

    G'day everyone, I'm prepping my BYD Shark 6 Premium for a 5-day outback camping trip and trying to decide whether I even need a traditional 12V lithium auxiliary battery + DCDC charger in the tub. With the 29.58 kWh…

    BYD Shark 6 Dual-Battery Setup vs Built-In 6kW V2L for Running a 75L Dual-Zone Fridge on 5-Day Simpson Desert Trips
    2 Comments 881 Views
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  • Pete_Barossa_SAP
    Pete_Barossa_SA Pinned Locked
    • Pricing, Finance & Warranty

    2026 Australia BYD Comprehensive Car Insurance Megathread (Shark 6, Sealion 6, Atto 3 & Seal): Comparing NRMA, Allianz, Budget Direct & RAA

    When EVs first hit Australia a couple of years ago, some insurers were throwing out ridiculous $3,000+ algorithms. Thankfully in 2025/2026 there is huge variance between underwriters — switching insurers at renewal just…

    6 Comments 2,547 Views
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  • BennyMorrisonB
    BennyMorrison Pinned Locked SOLVED
    • Maintenance, Car Care & DIY

    [SOLVED] BYD Fuse Box Diagram (Cabin & Under-Bonnet) + How to Pull the Telematics Fuse to Fix "No 4G Network / App Offline"

    If your BYD shows "No Network" / empty 4G signal bars on the top right of the DiLink screen and the BYD Mobile App stops updating your vehicle status (even after holding down the centre console volume roller for 10…

    6 Comments 2,783 Views
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  • TowingWithDMOT
    TowingWithDMO Pinned Locked
    • DiLink OS, CarPlay & OTA

    15-Minute DIY Guide: Installing the Plug-and-Play OEM BYD Integrated Dashcam (1080p/4K + Telemetry Overlay)

    One of the best-kept secrets on the BYD Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion 6, and Shark 6 is that BYD pre-installs the housing, lens window, and in most markets the blue LVDS coaxial cable right behind the rear-view mirror…

    6 Comments 2,437 Views
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