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  • callumn82C
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    • BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

    Denza B5 (Fangchengbao Bao 5) & Denza Z9 GT Right-Hand-Drive Prototypes Spotted Testing in Melbourne & UK!

    Executive Summary & Key Takeaways: Right-hand-drive factory evaluation vehicles of the Denza B5 (Fangchengbao Bao 5 DMO 4x4 SUV) and Denza Z9 GT Shooting Brake have been spotted testing on public roads in Victoria and…

    Denza B5 (Fangchengbao Bao 5) & Denza Z9 GT Right-Hand-Drive Prototypes Spotted Testing in Melbourne & UK!
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  • Ava_SA_EVA
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    • Maintenance, Car Care & DIY

    BYD Underbody Aluminium Motor & Inverter Guard Plate Upgrade for Rough Rural & Gravel Roads

    For owners who drive on gravel roads, snowy ice ruts, or country highways with debris, upgrading the factory composite splash tray to a 2.5mm 5052 Marine-Grade Aluminium / Manganese Steel Skid Plate on the Atto 3,…

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  • toby_r_ukT
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    • BYD Sealion 6 / Seal U DM-i

    BYD Sealion 6 (Seal U DM-i) Dynamic FWD vs Premium AWD: 1,050 km Highway Tank Test

    Completed a 30,000 km High-Mileage Update interstate tour in our BYD Sealion 6 DM-i (18.3 kWh Blade Battery + Xiaoyun 1.5L/1.5T hybrid) testing Auto SOC vs Save SOC strategies. Best Highway HEV + SOC Strategy: - Setting…

    BYD Sealion 6 (Seal U DM-i) Dynamic FWD vs Premium AWD: 1,050 km Highway Tank Test
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  • Graham_UK_EVG
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    • Maintenance, Car Care & DIY

    Replacing the Factory 12-Inch Rear Wiper Blade & Front Aero Wipers on BYD Atto 3 & Dolphin (Part Numbers)

    If your factory wiper blades start chattering after a year of UV sun, here are the exact Bosch Aerotwin & Trico replacement sizes that clip straight onto BYD wiper arms: On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details -…

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  • Amelia_R_SealA
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    • BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

    BYD Announces 1,000V "Super e-Platform" Megawatt Flash Charging (10C Peak / 400 km Range in 5 Minutes)

    Executive Summary & Key Takeaways: BYD has unveiled its next-generation 1,000V High-Voltage "Super e-Platform" architecture featuring 1,500V automotive-grade silicon-carbide (SiC) power modules and 10C Flash-Charge…

    BYD Announces 1,000V "Super e-Platform" Megawatt Flash Charging (10C Peak / 400 km Range in 5 Minutes)
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  • I_Kerr_NZI
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    • Owners Lounge, Delivery Photos & Road Trips

    Picked Up Our BYD Sealion 6 Premium AWD in Auckland! First 1,000 km North Island Road Trip

    Picked up our Harbour Grey BYD Sealion 6 Premium AWD in Auckland last Friday and immediately took it on a 1,040 km loop down to Taupo, Rotorua, and back . On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details - Started with…

    Picked Up Our BYD Sealion 6 Premium AWD in Auckland! First 1,000 km North Island Road Trip
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  • LoganNguyenL
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    • Owners Lounge, Delivery Photos & Road Trips

    Picked Up Our BYD Seal U DM-i Design AWD in Bristol UK! First 500 Miles Motorway & City Review

    Collected our Time Grey BYD Seal U DM-i Design (Twin-Motor AWD, 319 bhp) in Bristol last week! On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details - My 26-mile daily round-trip commute to Bath runs 100% on pure EV mode…

    Picked Up Our BYD Seal U DM-i Design AWD in Bristol UK! First 500 Miles Motorway & City Review
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  • Ruby_A_Sealion6R
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    • BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

    BYD Dolphin Mini (Atto 1 / Seagull) Wins World Urban Car Personified & Prepares Euro-Spec Upgrade

    Executive Summary & Key Takeaways: The compact BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull / Atto 1) continues to rack up international awards for packaging a 4-seater e-Platform 3.0 cabin and LFP Blade Battery into an ultra-agile city…

    BYD Dolphin Mini (Atto 1 / Seagull) Wins World Urban Car Personified & Prepares Euro-Spec Upgrade
    2 Comments 1,141 Views
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  • kelly_r_auK
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    • Owners Lounge, Delivery Photos & Road Trips

    Melbourne to Adelaide Great Ocean Road Trip in Our BYD Atto 3 (1,650 km Round Trip Log)

    Just completed a 1,650 km winter coastal road trip from Melbourne to Adelaide and back along the Great Ocean Road in our BYD Atto 3 Extended Range . Trip Summary: - Total Distance: 1,654 km over 5 days - Average…

    Melbourne to Adelaide Great Ocean Road Trip in Our BYD Atto 3 (1,650 km Round Trip Log)
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  • Luke_JohnsonL
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    • BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

    BYD Opens Southeast Asian Regional EV Megafactory in Rayong (150,000 Annual RHD Capacity)

    Executive Summary & Key Takeaways: BYD has officially inaugurated its brand-new 150,000-unit-per-year Right-Hand-Drive (RHD) smart manufacturing plant in Rayong , marking BYD's 8-millionth New Energy Vehicle rolling off…

    BYD Opens Southeast Asian Regional EV Megafactory in Rayong (150,000 Annual RHD Capacity)
    2 Comments 1,142 Views
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  • BrendanHendersonB
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    • BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)

    BYD Atto 3 12V Auxiliary Battery Health Check & Upgrade to Lithium 12V LFP

    A quick heads-up for fellow BYD Atto 3 owners around the 15,000 km Winter & Summer Log mark: testing and maintaining the 12V auxiliary battery located under the bonnet prevents nearly all random dashboard warning…

    2 Comments 668 Views
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  • ruby.robertsR
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    • 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
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  • Liam_Shark6L
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    • 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 891 Views
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  • TomBarkleyT
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    • BYD Sealion 7 EV

    BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD UK Winter Motorway Range Test (M1/M6 at 3°C) & 230kW DC Rapid Charging Curve

    Just wrapped up my first proper cold-weather motorway run in the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (91.3 kWh Blade Battery, 800V-class architecture with 230kW DC charging) from Cambridge up to Manchester and back in 2°C…

    BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD UK Winter Motorway Range Test (M1/M6 at 3°C) & 230kW DC Rapid Charging Curve
    2 Comments 1,223 Views
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  • greg_p_perthG
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    • BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)

    75,000 km Long-Term Ownership Review: 2023 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range — Blade Battery SOH (97.5%), Servicing Costs & Wear Items

    Just ticked over 75,000 km (46,600 miles) in our Surf Blue 2023 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range (60.48 kWh) here in Melbourne, and since I started logging every charge and service on Day 1, here is the brutally honest…

    75,000 km Long-Term Ownership Review: 2023 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range — Blade Battery SOH (97.5%), Servicing Costs & Wear Items
    2 Comments 968 Views
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  • Megan_ACT_EVM
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    • 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 334 Views
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  • GarethPhillips_NSWG
    GarethPhillips_NSW Pinned Locked
    • BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

    Who else is running a home solar + stationary battery setup alongside their BYD EV? Share your kW numbers!

    Curious how many fellow owners here are charging their BYDs 100% off rooftop solar or pairing their EV wallbox with a BYD Battery-Box / Fronius / Sungrow home storage setup : 1. Key Highlights & What Stood Out to Me Did…

    Who else is running a home solar + stationary battery setup alongside their BYD EV? Share your kW numbers!
    2 Comments 1,099 Views
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  • ethan.thomasE
    ethan.thomas Pinned Locked
    • Maintenance, Car Care & DIY

    Brake Caliper Slide-Pin Lubrication & Disc Cleaning Routine for High-Regen EV Drivers

    Because BYD's blended regenerative braking handles 90% of daily deceleration without using the friction brake pads, the mechanical discs and caliper slide pins actually get too little use in wet/salted winter climates!…

    Brake Caliper Slide-Pin Lubrication & Disc Cleaning Routine for High-Regen EV Drivers
    2 Comments 1,582 Views
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  • tim_ev_bkkT
    tim_ev_bkk Pinned Locked
    • BYD Dolphin & Dolphin Mini (Atto 1)

    BYD Dolphin 60.4 kWh Multi-Link Rear Suspension & Commuter Efficiency Review

    Here is our long-term ownership report on the BYD Dolphin Premium (60.4 kWh Blade Battery, 150 kW motor, independent multi-link rear suspension) at 10,000 km Check-In . Why the Dolphin Punches Above Its Weight: -…

    BYD Dolphin 60.4 kWh Multi-Link Rear Suspension & Commuter Efficiency Review
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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 453 Views
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