18,000 km on ours now in Brisbane and lifetime fuel average on the trip computer is still sitting on 1.6 L/100km because 85% of our driving is within the 18.3 kWh battery's electric range.

Mount the main inertia module high up on the metal dash brace behind the lower steering column trim (zip-tied + bolted to the M6 factory stud so there's zero vibration), and drill the remote head dial into the lower-right switch panel next to the bonnet release / headlamp leveller! Completely clear of the knee airbag deployment zone.

This needs to be pinned at the top of the forum! Did my first Melbourne-to-Sydney Hume Highway drive in my Sealion 6 Dynamic last month. Set HEV + 50% SOC Save right as I got onto the M31 at Craigieburn. The 1.5L engine locked mechanically into parallel direct-drive at 110 km/h, completely silent behind the wind/road noise, and returned 4.8 L/100km for the entire 880km run.

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 repair cost tables since 2023 and quote silly £1,400+ figures, while EV-friendly underwriters are charging £480 to £720!

Here is what is working best for UK BYD owners in 2025–2026:

1. Best UK Insurers for BYD Models (2026 Real Owner Quotes)

• LV= (Liverpool Victoria) Flow / ElectriX: Specifically underwrites EVs with battery, charging cable, wallbox, and out-of-charge recovery included. Paid £545 for our 2024 Atto 3 Design in Manchester (9 yrs NCB, £350 voluntary excess).
• Admiral (especially MultiCar): By far the most competitive on the BYD Seal Design (Group 42E) & Excellence AWD (Group 48E) — coming in around £630–£740 when quoting 21–24 days before renewal date.
• Direct Line & Aviva Zero: Great for BYD Dolphin & Seal U DM-i (£490–£610 bracket).

2. UK Workplace Salary Sacrifice (2% / 3% BiK Tax) vs Personal PCP

If your employer offers an EV Salary Sacrifice scheme (Octopus Electric Vehicles, Tusker, Zenith, Lex Autolease

• Because pure EVs attract just 2%–3% Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) company car tax (rising by only 1% per year through 2028) and the monthly lease comes out of your gross salary before 40% Income Tax & National Insurance, a BYD Seal or Sealion 7 including fully comprehensive fleet insurance, tyres, servicing, and a free Ohme Home Pro charger often costs less net take-home pay than a personal PCP on a petrol Golf!

Came across the latest technical details on Owner Discussion: BYD Xuanji Intelligent Architecture & Dual-Mode Satellite Connectivity Previewed at Dream Day — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown and thought I'd start a thread so we can compare notes and see what fellow owners think:

1. Key Highlights & What Stood Out to Me

At its 2024 Dream Day technology showcase, BYD unveiled the Xuanji Intelligent Architecture alongside vehicle-mounted drone integration, UWB digital key, and biometric palm-print keyless entry.

The central neural compute platform unifies powertrain torque control, DiSus suspension damping, steering angle, and ADAS perception into a single millisecond control loop.

2. Closer Look at the Specs & Hardware Packaging

3. What Do Fellow BYD Owners Think?

How do you see this fitting into your garage or next EV upgrade over the next 12–24 months? Keen to hear real-world thoughts from Atto 3, Seal, Dolphin, Sealion, and Shark 6 owners!