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• BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)

150,000 km BYD Atto 3 Blade Battery SOH Degradation & Reduction Gearbox Oil Analysis from High-Mileage Owners

Plenty of high-mileage BYD Atto 3 private and fleet owners have now crossed 150,000 to 200,000 km on the 60.48 kWh 8-in-1 e-Platform 3.0 drivetrain. Here is a summary of real-world OBD2 SOH readings and mechanical wear…

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@archiec84: @Megan ACT EV Checked my pack via CarScanner Pro OBD2 after a 100% AC balance charge last night—cell voltage delta across all LFP…
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• 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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@chloet78: @zoe phil uk Getting a proper 4-wheel laser alignment after fitting the Michelin Primacy 4 tyres made a huge difference to…
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• 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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@MatthewRobinson: Completely agree on the practical usability. Being able to run a 2,000W induction stove and espresso maker off the V2L socket while…
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• Denza Z9 GT, D9 & Yangwang

Denza Z9 GT (965 HP Tri-Motor) & BYD eMax 7 (M6 7-Seater MPV): UK, Europe & Australia Launch Discussion

BYD's model offensive at both ends of the market is ramping up fast: on one side we have the flagship luxury shooting brake Denza Z9 GT , and on the practical family/fleet side we have the BYD eMax 7 (M6) 7-seater…

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@ArohaWilliams_WLG: Honestly, the BYD eMax 7 (M6) is going to be a massive sleeper hit in Australia and the UK. Right now if you have 3 kids and need 7…
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• 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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@Ava_WAL_EV: Spot on breakdown. One detail I noticed after logging another 2,500 km is that the thermal management loop stays completely silent…
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• 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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@Stuart_CompanyCarUK: Big tip when getting novated lease quotes through your employer's provider (Maxxia, RemServ, Smartsalary, Flare, SG Fleet): always ask…
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• Maintenance, Car Care & DIY

BYD Scheduled Service Costs, Reduction Gear Oil Change (NTG75) & DIY Cabin Filter Guide

Documenting the exact workshop items and DIY savings at the 10,000 km Check-In service interval across BYD EV and DM-i models: Key Maintenance Items: - EV Reduction Gearbox Oil (First change at 24 months / 40,000 km):…

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@JasonK_AudioMod: @Andrew NovatedAU Seeing the magnetic drain plug on the first 40,000 km reduction gear oil change convinced me how worthwhile that…
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