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WillowFraser Pinned Locked

• BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

BYD Integrated Heat Pump 2.0 & 16-in-1 Thermal Module: How It Cuts Winter Range Loss by 25% — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown

Came across the latest technical details on Owner Discussion: BYD Integrated Heat Pump 2.0 & 16-in-1 Thermal Module: How It Cuts Winter Range Loss by 25% — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown and thought I'd start a thread so we…

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charlie.macdonald Pinned Locked

• Pricing, Finance & Warranty

Comprehensive Insurance Comparison for BYD Seal, Atto 3 & Dolphin (AU & UK Owner Quotes)

Sharing our renewal quotes to help new buyers avoid the "lazy tax" from insurers who haven't updated their EV tables: On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details - Australia (NSW/VIC/QLD, Rating 1, $1,000 excess): -…

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craig_b_syd Pinned Locked

• Owners Lounge, Delivery Photos & Road Trips

2,200 km Outback Queensland Dinosaur Trail (Winton, Longreach & Carnarvon Gorge) in BYD Sealion 6 AWD

Just returned from a 2,200 km Outback Queensland road trip from Brisbane out to Carnarvon Gorge, Longreach (Qantas Founders Museum), and Winton (Australian Age of Dinosaurs) in our BYD Sealion 6 Premium AWD . On-Road…

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alexander_no_89 Pinned Locked

• BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

2026 BYD Dolphin update gets 4-link independent rear suspension across all trims + 110kW DC charging!

Great news for anyone shopping for a compact EV hatch this year—BYD has officially upgraded the 2026 Model Year Dolphin across all trim levels! Here is what changed under the skin: 1. Key Highlights & What Stood Out to…

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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),…

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NigelW_NO Pinned Locked

• DiLink OS, CarPlay & OTA

Setting Up BYD Digital Key on iPhone, Apple Watch & Samsung Galaxy (NFC + UWB Step-by-Step)

Here is how to set up Apple Wallet / Google Wallet Digital Car Key so you can leave both physical keyfobs and the NFC card at home: On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details 1. Open the BYD App (v2.3+) - Tap…

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oli_ev_ch Pinned Locked

• Owners Lounge, Delivery Photos & Road Trips

Sydney to Canberra & Snowy Mountains (Jindabyne) 1,100 km Spring Touring Log in BYD Atto 3

Drove our BYD Atto 3 Extended Range from Sydney down to Canberra, Cooma, and Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains ( 1,120 km round trip ). On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details - Averaged 15.8 kWh/100km across the…

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• DiLink OS, CarPlay & OTA

How to Customise the Top Pull-Down Quick-Access Bar on DiLink (Disable Speed Limit Chime in 1 Tap)

With the latest DiLink OTA firmware, you can fully customize the Top Swipe-Down Control Centre so your most-used toggles are 1 tap away: 1. Swipe down from the very top edge of the 15.6-inch screen. 2. Tap the Edit…

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G_Kerr_TAS Pinned Locked

• BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

BYD Introduces DiSus Intelligent Body Control System (DiSus-C, DiSus-A & DiSus-P Breakdown) — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown

Came across the latest technical details on Owner Discussion: BYD Introduces DiSus Intelligent Body Control System (DiSus-C, DiSus-A & DiSus-P Breakdown) — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown and thought I'd start a thread so we…

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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…

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oliver_uk_77 Pinned Locked

• Owners Lounge, Delivery Photos & Road Trips

New Zealand South Island Autumn Tour (2,100 km): Picton, Nelson, West Coast Glaciers & Milford Sound in Sealion 6

Completed an unforgettable 2,100 km South Island road trip from Picton through Nelson, Punakaiki, Franz Josef Glacier, Haast Pass, Te Anau, and Milford Sound in our BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic . On-Road Impressions,…

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• BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

BYD Celebrates 13 Million NEVs & Unveils Next-Gen e-Platform 4.0 Distributed Quad-Motor Preview

Executive Summary & Key Takeaways: As cumulative BYD New Energy Vehicle production passes 13 million units , BYD's Central Research Institute shared a technical preview of upcoming distributed drive and steer-by-wire…

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Matilda_Thomas Pinned Locked

• Owners Lounge, Delivery Photos & Road Trips

2,800 km European Summer Road Trip: UK to Swiss Alps & Lake Como in BYD Sealion 7 AWD

Just returned from a 2,800 km grand tour from Surrey across the Eurotunnel through France, over the Furka & Gotthard Passes in Switzerland , down to Lake Como, and back in our BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD . On-Road…

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• BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

Discussion: BYD Seal U (Sealion 6) Debuts ahead of Munich IAA Mobility Show: Specs & Interior Preview — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown

Came across the latest technical details on Owner Discussion: BYD Seal U (Sealion 6) Debuts ahead of Munich IAA Mobility Show: Specs & Interior Preview — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown and thought I'd start a thread so we…

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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…

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Andrew_NovatedAU Pinned Locked

• BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)

BYD Atto 3 60,000 km Tyre Wear & Alignment Report: Switching from Atlas Batman A51 to Michelin Primacy 4 ST

Just ticked over 60,000 km in my 2023 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range . On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details The factory Atlas Batman A51 tyres lasted 42,000 km before getting noisy and losing wet-weather traction…

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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…

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CharlotteFerguson_WAL Pinned Locked

• Owners Lounge, Delivery Photos & Road Trips

Australian BYD Owners Club Meetup at Sydney Olympic Park: 45 Cars (Shark 6, Sealion 6/7, Seal, Atto 3 & Dolphin)!

Huge turnout at our Sydney BYD Owners Coffee & Cars Meetup this morning at Sydney Olympic Park—45 cars lined up side by side! Had 14 Shark 6 Utes (three with full canopy + rooftop tent touring builds), 12 Sealion 6 &…

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• Owners Lounge, Delivery Photos & Road Trips

Perth to Margaret River & Busselton Jetty Weekend Road Trip (680 km) in BYD Atto 3

Took our BYD Atto 3 down south from Perth to Busselton, Dunsborough, and Margaret River for the long weekend ( 680 km total driving ). On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details - Charged once at the Bunbury WA EV…

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Ava_N_Ute Pinned Locked

• BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

Community Thoughts: BYD Launches "BYD Shenzhen" — World’s Largest 9,200-CEU LNG Dual-Fuel Roll-On/Roll-Off Car Carrier — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown — Worth Waiting For?

Came across the latest technical details on Owner Discussion: BYD Launches "BYD Shenzhen" — World’s Largest 9,200-CEU LNG Dual-Fuel Roll-On/Roll-Off Car Carrier — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown and thought I'd start a…

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