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…

Picked Up Our BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up) Urban Crossover in Birmingham: First Week Commute & Parking Review

Collected our BYD Atto 2 Boost in Hiking Green this week as our second EV alongside our Sealion 6! On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details For city school runs and tight UK train station car parks, the 4.31m…

First Batch BYD Shark 6 Ute Delivery in Perth WA! Fitted Tub Liner, Electric Roller Shutter & Tow Hitch

Christmas came in January—just took delivery of our Outback Orange BYD Shark 6 DMO Ute here in Perth! On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details Had the dealer fit the electric roller tonneau cover , sports bar,…

BYD Announces "God’s Eye" (DiPilot 100 / 300 / 600) Intelligent ADAS Standardisation Across Model Lineup

Executive Summary & Key Takeaways: At its annual Intelligence Strategy event, BYD confirmed that its DiPilot "God's Eye" ADAS architecture will become standard equipment across its entire passenger vehicle lineup: 1.…

BYD Sodium-Ion & All-Solid-State Sulfide Battery R&D Roadmap: 2026–2028 Technical Breakdown

Executive Summary & Key Takeaways: Here is a summary of BYD Battery R&D's latest technical disclosures on Sodium-Ion (Na-ion) and All-Solid-State Sulfide Batteries : 1. Platform Engineering & Core Hardware Breakdown…

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…

BYD e-Platform 3.0 Architecture Deep Dive: 8-in-1 Electric Powertrain & Wide-Temperature Heat Pump

Executive Summary & Key Takeaways: Here is a technical look at what makes BYD's e-Platform 3.0 different from converted ICE platforms: 1. Platform Engineering & Core Hardware Breakdown Figure 1: BYD Seal & Ocean Series…

Melbourne to Sydney Coastal Drive (Princes Highway via Lakes Entrance, Merimbula & Narooma) in BYD Seal RWD

Skipped the boring Hume Highway and took the scenic 1,050 km Princes Highway coastal route from Melbourne through Lakes Entrance, Mallacoota, Merimbula, Narooma, and Kiama up to Sydney in our BYD Seal Premium RWD .…

Picked Up Our Denza B5 (Fangchengbao Bao 5) DMO 4x4 in Brisbane! First Off-Road Test at Glass House Mountains

Took delivery of our Denza B5 DMO 4x4 SUV (505 kW / 760 Nm, DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension + Front/Rear Diff Locks) in Brisbane and took it straight up to the Glass House Mountains tracks on Sunday! Raised the DiSus-P…

BYD Shark 6 DMO 6.6 kW V2L Worksite Test: Running a Mitre Saw, Air Compressor & Welder Simultaneously

Put the 6.6 kW V2L system on my BYD Shark 6 Ute to the ultimate tradie worksite test today on an unpowered new-build block: On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details - Plugged my 1,800W Makita compound mitre saw…

Collected Our BYD Seal 06 GT AWD Hot Hatch (310 kW / 4.9s) in Manchester UK! First Track & B-Road Review

Collected my Ocean Blue BYD Seal 06 GT AWD (310 kW / 415 bhp, e-Platform 3.0 Evo) in Manchester on Friday and took it over the Snake Pass and Cat & Fiddle in the Peak District at dawn on Sunday! - Turn-in is razor…

Picked Up Our Atlantis Grey BYD Shark 6 Ute in Sydney! Fitted Canopy, Roof Rack & 275/65R18 Wildpeaks

Finally collected our Atlantis Grey BYD Shark 6 DMO Ute in Western Sydney and drove it straight to the 4x4 workshop! Day-1 Touring Mods Fitted: - 275/65R18 Falken Wildpeak AT3W all-terrain tyres on the factory 18" rims…

BYD Shark 6 Ute Wins Best Dual-Cab / Best Plug-In Hybrid Awards Across Australia & New Zealand

Executive Summary & Key Takeaways: Six months after customer deliveries began, the BYD Shark 6 DMO Ute has swept automotive media awards across Australia and New Zealand—taking home Best Dual-Cab Ute and Best Plug-In…

Picked Up Our Parkour Red BYD Atto 3 in Brisbane! First Weekend Trip up to Maleny & Montville

BYD Sealion 7 Achieves Highest Ever Child Occupant Safety Score (93%) in 2025 Euro NCAP & ANCAP Tests — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown

Came across the latest technical details on Owner Discussion: BYD Sealion 7 Achieves Highest Ever Child Occupant Safety Score (93%) in 2025 Euro NCAP & ANCAP Tests — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown and thought I'd start a…

7kW Single-Phase vs 11kW/22kW Three-Phase Home Wallbox Installation Guide for BYD Owners

Before paying for a 22kW 3-phase home charger, check your specific BYD model's On-Board AC Charger (OBC) rating: On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details - BYD Atto 3, Seal, Sealion 6 & Shark 6 (Standard RHD): 7…

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.

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…

BYD Seal 06 GT & Seal 06 DM-i Touring Wagon Confirmed for Export Markets (UK, Europe & ANZ) — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown

Came across the latest technical details on Owner Discussion: BYD Seal 06 GT & Seal 06 DM-i Touring Wagon Confirmed for Export Markets (UK, Europe & ANZ) — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown and thought I'd start a thread so we…

BYD Han EV & eMax 7 (M6) 7-Seat MPV: Acoustic Glass Cabin Quietness & High-Mileage Comfort

Sharing our 8,500 km Road-Trip Summary report on executive and family touring in the BYD Han EV and BYD eMax 7 (M6) 7-seat electric MPV . Highlights from Daily & Airport Run Duty: - Double-Glazed Acoustic Laminated…