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chris_ev_melb Pinned Locked

• DiLink OS, CarPlay & OTA

BYD DiLink OTA Firmware Update Megathread (v1.4 / v2.0 / 2026 Releases): 3-Finger AC Swipe, Wireless CarPlay Fixes & ADAS Tweaks

Let's keep a single master changelog and feedback thread for BYD DiLink Over-The-Air (OTA) Firmware Updates across Australia, the UK, New Zealand, and Europe so everyone knows what each version brings! --- Key…

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Andrew_NovatedAU Pinned Locked

• Pricing, Finance & Warranty

Australia Novated Lease & FBT Exemption Calculator (2025/2026): How We Saved $6,800/Year in Income Tax on Our BYD

As a finance analyst in Sydney who bought a BYD Seal Premium Extended Range on an FBT-Exempt Novated Lease , I still meet heaps of buyers walking into BYD showrooms about to pay cash from their mortgage offset account…

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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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BennyMorrison Pinned Locked

• BYD Sealion 6 / Seal U DM-i

BYD Sealion 6 / Seal U DM-i: Complete Guide to HEV vs EV Mode & SOC Save Settings to Stop High-RPM Engine Revving

Every week new BYD Sealion 6 (Australia/NZ) and BYD Seal U DM-i (UK/EU) owners post the same panic message: "I drove my car down to 20% battery on the motorway, and suddenly the petrol engine started revving loudly at…

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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 &…

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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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OBD2_DiagnosticDan Pinned Locked

• Blade Battery, Wallbox & V2L

Best 7kW Home Smart Wallbox for Solar Divert & Off-Peak EV Tariffs (UK, AU & NZ): myenergi Zappi v2.1 vs Ohme Home Pro vs Evnex E2

As an OZEV-approved EVSE installer in Yorkshire (and daily driver of a BYD Seal), I get asked every week which 7kW single-phase home charger pairs best with BYD's onboard AC charger. Here is my hands-on breakdown for…

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chris_ev_melb Pinned Locked

• BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up)

BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up) 45.1kWh UK & Europe Owner Impressions: City Efficiency, Boot Space & Heat Pump

Took delivery of our BYD Atto 2 Boost (45.1 kWh Blade Battery) in Manchester three months ago as our second household EV alongside a Sealion 6. Why we picked the Atto 2 over the Dolphin: - Boxier SUV upright seating…

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chris_ev_melb Pinned Locked

• BYD Shark 6 Ute

Real-World 2.5T Caravan Towing Test with BYD Shark 6 Over Mountain Passes: Fuel Economy & High HV Hold (50% SOC)

G'day mates, just got back from a 1,400km round trip from Brisbane up through Cunningham's Gap and out to Stanthorpe towing our 2,480kg dual-axle off-road caravan behind the 2025 BYD Shark 6 Premium , and wanted to…

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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?

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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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NigelW_NO Pinned Locked

• Owners Lounge, Delivery Photos & Road Trips

Two-BYD Garage Check-In: 45,000 km on Our Atto 3 + 15,000 km on Our BYD Shark 6 Ute!

Realised this weekend that our household has now clocked 60,000 combined kilometres in two BYDs ( 2023 Atto 3 Extended + 2025 Shark 6 DMO Ute ) without a single unscheduled dealer visit! Between our 10 kW rooftop solar…

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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…

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TomBarkley Pinned Locked

• 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…

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• 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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Gareth_WalesEV Pinned Locked SOLVED

• Maintenance, Car Care & DIY

OBD2 Diagnostics Guide for BYD EVs & PHEVs: Reading Cell Voltages, SOH, Temps & Clearing Ghost Fault Codes with CarScanner Pro

Want to see your real Blade Battery State of Health (SOH) , individual cell voltages (all 126 to 172 cells), battery coolant inlet/outlet temperatures, DC fast-charging power request vs actual delivery, and clear ghost…

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

2026 BYD Tang Flagship 108.8kWh 7-Seater Review: Real-World Family Road Trip Range & 170kW Charging

We needed a genuine 7-seater EV that didn't cost Kia EV9 GT-Line or Volvo EX90 money, so we picked up a facelifted BYD Tang Flagship AWD (108.8kWh Blade Battery) . Quick Specs & First 4,500 Miles: - Battery: 108.8 kWh…

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BennyMorrison Pinned Locked

• Blade Battery, Wallbox & V2L

LFP Blade Battery Calibration Guide: Why & How to Run the <10% to 100% AC Balance Charge Every 3 Months

One of the biggest misconceptions from people coming over from NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) EVs is thinking "I should only ever charge my BYD between 20% and 80%" . Do NOT do that on a BYD LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate)…

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greg_p_perth Pinned Locked

• BYD Shark 6 Ute

BYD Shark 6 Tub Liner & Tonneau Cover Water-Tightness in Heavy Tropical Rain (QLD Wet Season Test)

Has anyone tested how weather-resistant the factory electric roller shutter is on the BYD Shark 6 during proper Queensland tropical downpours? I carry Milwaukee power tools in Packout boxes in the tub and want to know…

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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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