@finlayp86 The 6-seater layout with electric walk-through second-row captain's chairs looks super plush.
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What do we think of the Denza B8 (Bao 8) 7-Seater DMO 4x4? 550 kW + DiSus-P hydraulic suspension! -
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 Blade Batteries.

1. Platform Engineering & Core Hardware Breakdown
Figure 1: BYD Shark 6 DMO Plug-In Hybrid Ute — longitudinal 1.5T hybrid generator paired with dual electric axles and independent coil suspension.
- Capable of accepting up to 1,000 kW (1 Megawatt) peak DC charging power on dual-gun / liquid-cooled ultra-rapid stalls—adding 400 km of range in just 5 minutes.
- Also debuts a 30,511 rpm mass-production electric drive motor delivering 580 kW from a single rear axle motor!
2. Technical Specifications & Architecture Comparison
Figure 2: Chassis & Utility Detail:CTC (Cell-to-Chassis) structural Blade Battery integration and 6.6 kW V2L tub power architecture.
Below is the complete engineering and specification breakdown across the export powertrain and chassis architecture:
Technical Parameter Official BYD Specification & Benchmark Platform Architecture DMO Super Hybrid Body-on-Frame (CTC Ladder Chassis) Combined System Output 321 kW (430 hp) / 650 Nm Dual-Motor AWD Battery Chemistry & Capacity 29.58 kWh LFP Blade Battery + 6.6 kW V2L Discharge Suspension Layout Front & Rear Independent Double-Wishbone Coil Springs 3. Real-World Ownership Impact, Safety & Regional Availability
From a long-term ownership perspective, the combination of Cobalt-Free LFP Blade Battery chemistry, Cell-to-Body (CTB) / Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) structural rigidity, and over-the-air (DiLink OTA) software refinement ensures strong residual values and low scheduled maintenance costs across both right-hand-drive (ANZ/UK) and European markets.
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Sydney to Canberra & Snowy Mountains (Jindabyne) 1,100 km Spring Touring Log in BYD Atto 3That Evie charger in Cooma right before climbing up to Jindabyne is in the best spot.
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BYD Becomes Official Automotive Partner for UEFA EURO 2024 ChampionshipExecutive Summary & Key Takeaways: In a landmark shift for the automotive industry, BYD has been named the Official E-Mobility Partner of UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany—the first time an electric vehicle manufacturer has headlined the tournament, supplying a full fleet of Atto 3, Seal, Dolphin, and Seal U EVs across all 10 German host stadiums.

1. Platform Engineering & Core Hardware Breakdown
Figure 1: BYD Seal & Ocean Series Engineering — featuring Cell-to-Body (CTB) structural battery integration and 40,500 Nm/deg torsional rigidity.
BYD’s vertical integration across LFP Blade Battery chemistry, silicon-carbide (SiC) power electronics, and high-speed traction motors enables rapid technology deployment across export markets in Australia, the UK, New Zealand, and Europe.
2. Technical Specifications & Architecture Comparison
Figure 2: Next-Generation Powertrain & ADAS: High-voltage SiC power electronics, DiPilot intelligent sensor suite, and LFP Blade Battery 2.0.
Below is the complete engineering and specification breakdown across the export powertrain and chassis architecture:
Technical Parameter Official BYD Specification & Benchmark Structural Integration Cell-to-Body (CTB) Honeycomb Blade Battery Floor (40,500 Nm/deg) Power Electronics 800V / 1,000V High-Voltage Silicon-Carbide (SiC) Architecture ADAS Sensor Fusion DiPilot 100/300 Tri-Camera + 5x Millimeter-Wave Radars Thermal Management Direct-Refrigerant Heat Pump (-30°C to +45°C Operating Range) 3. Real-World Ownership Impact, Safety & Regional Availability
From a long-term ownership perspective, the combination of Cobalt-Free LFP Blade Battery chemistry, Cell-to-Body (CTB) / Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) structural rigidity, and over-the-air (DiLink OTA) software refinement ensures strong residual values and low scheduled maintenance costs across both right-hand-drive (ANZ/UK) and European markets.