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Grant_H_Seal Pinned Locked

• Owners Lounge, Delivery Photos & Road Trips

Picked Up Our 2026 BYD Atto 3 EVO in Sydney! Cooled Seats, Black D-Pillar & 120kW Fast Charging Tested

Just upgraded our 2023 Atto 3 to the new 2026 BYD Atto 3 EVO Extended Range in Cosmos Black here in Sydney! On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details The 3-stage ventilated front seats , faster DiLink 100 5G…

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Liam_Shark6 Pinned Locked

• Denza B5 / Fangchengbao Bao 5 & Bao 8

Denza B5 (Bao 5) DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension vs Standard Coil Springs: Worth Waiting for the Flagship Trim?

With BYD confirming that Fangchengbao models will be badged under Denza for right-hand-drive markets in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, the big question for touring buyers is the suspension setup on the Denza B5…

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Graham_Z9GT Pinned Locked

• BYD News, Upcoming Models & Future Tech

BYD Warranty & Battery SOH Guarantee Comparison: Australia, UK, New Zealand & Europe (2026 Update)

Executive Summary & Key Takeaways: For prospective buyers cross-shopping new or demonstrator BYDs in October 2026 , here is the updated official factory warranty coverage across major regions: 1. Platform Engineering &…

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DaveMitchell Pinned Locked

• BYD Sealion 6 / Seal U DM-i

BYD Sealion 6 vs Toyota RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid: Why We Switched After 3 Test Drives (Sydney Family Review)

We had a deposit down on a RAV4 Cruiser AWD Hybrid for 7 months before test-driving the BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic & Premium back-to-back in Parramatta. Cancelled the RAV4 deposit the same afternoon — here's why after 14,000…

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Sarah_Sealion6 Pinned Locked

• BYD eMax 7 (M6) MPV & Han

BYD eMax 7 (M6 71.8kWh Superior) 7-Seater MPV Owner Review: Sliding Middle Row, V2L & Real-World Range

After running a Kia Carnival diesel for six years, we switched to the BYD eMax 7 Superior (71.8 kWh Blade Battery, 150 kW motor) . Practicality & Efficiency After 6,200 km: - Consumption: 15.6 kWh/100km mixed…

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Shaun_4x4_NSW Pinned Locked

• Maintenance, Car Care & DIY

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…

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Sarah_Sealion6 Pinned Locked

• BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)

Goodbye "Batman" Tyres! Best Replacement Tyres for BYD Atto 3 (Michelin Primacy 4 vs Hankook iON evo vs Bridgestone Turanza)

If your earlier-build BYD Atto 3 came on the OEM Atlas Batman A51 (215/55R18) or Continental EcoContact 6Q (235/50R18) and you're tired of spinning the front wheels in the wet at roundabouts, changing tyres transforms…

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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…

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Alex_Shark6_OP Pinned Locked

• BYD Pickup Trucks & 4x4

5,000 km Real-World Review: BYD Shark 6 PHEV — Towing, Fuel Economy, V2L Camping & Off-Road (Ask Me Anything!)

After 3 months and 5,000 km behind the wheel of my BYD Shark 6 Dual-Motor DM-O PHEV , I wanted to put together a complete real-world breakdown covering daily EV commuting, heavy towing, off-road tracks, and 6 kW V2L…

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OutbackEV_QLD Pinned Locked

• BYD Tang & Sealion 8 (7-Seater SUVs)

BYD Sealion 8 (DM-i 5.0 & EV 7-Seater) Australian & UK Launch Tracker: Specs, Dimensions & Towing

Creating a dedicated tracking thread for the BYD Sealion 8 , which slots above the Sealion 6 and Sealion 7 as BYD's full-size 3-row 7-seater SUV for Australia, NZ, and the UK. Confirmed Highlights: - Length: 5,040 mm…

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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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grace_t_syd Pinned Locked

• 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…

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nicola_h Pinned Locked

• BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)

BYD Atto 3 40,000 km / 2-Year Service Cost Breakdown (Australia, UK & NZ Dealer Comparison)

Just had the big 40,000 km / 24-month service completed on our Atto 3 Extended Range (which includes brake fluid flush + drive motor reduction gear oil replacement). Wanted to compare what service centres are charging…

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BennyMorrison Pinned Locked SOLVED

• Maintenance, Car Care & DIY

[SOLVED] Fixing Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto Audio Stutter or Disconnects After Phone iOS / Android Update

If your wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto starts stuttering or fails to auto-connect after updating your iPhone to iOS 18/19 or Android 15/16, do not factory-reset your car! Here is the 60-second fix that clears…

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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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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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chris_ev_melb Pinned Locked

• Blade Battery, Wallbox & V2L

Public DC Rapid Charging Etiquette & Fastest Networks for BYD in 2026 (Evie / Chargefox / Ampol AU vs Ionity / Gridserve UK)

Which public DC fast-charging networks have given you the most reliable first-time plug-and-charge handshake with your BYD in 2025/2026? On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details Overall efficiency, cabin…

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JasonK_AudioMod Pinned Locked

• Denza B5 / Fangchengbao Bao 5 & Bao 8

Denza B5 (Fangchengbao Bao 5) vs BYD Shark 6: Comparing the DMO 4x4 Ladder-Frame Platform for Australia & UK

With right-hand-drive testing of the Denza B5 (known as the Fangchengbao Bao 5 overseas) now confirmed on Australian and UK roads, a lot of us who love the Shark 6 drivetrain but want a wagon body (like a Prado /…

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KirstyM_QLD Pinned Locked

• BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)

BYD Atto 3 Frunk (Front Boot) Drop-In Storage Tub Install: Best Way to Store Type 2 Cable & V2L Adapter

Why BYD didn't put a moulded plastic frunk tub under the Atto 3 bonnet from the factory is beyond me — there's a massive 55-litre empty cavity right above the motor controller! Just fitted the $95 moulded ABS frunk bin…

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Sophie_Taylor Pinned Locked SOLVED

• Maintenance, Car Care & DIY

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor Reset & Learning Procedure After Rotating Wheels on BYD

Rotated my wheels front-to-back at 15,000 km in the garage this morning — do BYD TPMS sensors auto-learn their new corner positions, or do you need an Autel TPMS tool?

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