BYD Hits Historic 15 Million Vehicle Milestone – What It Means for Kiwi EV Enthusiasts
The Chinese EV giant just rolled its 15 millionth new energy vehicle off the production line, this success story offers a glimpse of what’s coming for New Zealand BYD has officially produced its 15 millionth new energy vehicle at its Jinan, China production facility. The milestone vehicle? A flagship DENZA N8L luxury SUV, a nameplate […]
BYD’s Biofuel Bruiser – its Super Hybrid Tech Can Now Run on Ethanol
BYD, the brand that has been setting a blistering pace in the new-energy vehicle (NEV) space, has just pulled another rabbit out of the hat. In a move that solidifies its reputation for relentless innovation, the world’s leading NEV manufacturer has unveiled a world-first, a Super Hybrid system that runs on biofuel. This revolutionary powertrain, […]
YANGWANG U9 Annihilates EV Speed Record, Clocking a Staggering 472 km/h
The electric hypercar world has a new king, and it comes from a brand you need to know. Move over, everyone else—BYD’s high-end sub-brand, YANGWANG, has just set a blistering new top-speed record for a production electric vehicle, pushing its U9 Track Edition supercar to an incredible 472.41 km/h. This isn’t just creeping past the […]
Inter Milan Players to Swap Supercars for SEALIONs? A score for BYD
In the ever-spinning carousel of sports sponsorships, where logos on jerseys change almost as often as the weather, a new player has just subbed onto the field. Chinese electric vehicle titan BYD Group has officially become the Global Automotive Partner for one of Italy’s most storied football clubs, FC Internazionale Milano. And no, that’s not […]
BYD Celebrates A Million Little Seagulls or Surfs
In the time it takes most of us to successfully keep a houseplant alive, BYD has managed to build and sell one million examples of its compact electric superstar, the DOLPHIN SURF (aka Seagull). Yes, you read that correctly. One. Million. Rolled out from its home factory in Xi’an, China, this plucky little EV hit […]
BYD Sealion 7 – Price and first drive impressions NZ
While deep underground celebrating the NZ launch of the Shark 6, BYD treated us to another delight, by pulling the silk off the all-new, all-electric, Sealion 7. And what’s more, they let us drive it too – not underground obviously. The 2025 BYD Sealion 7 is an ambitious entry into the competitive mid-sized electric SUV […]
BYD Shark 6 NZ Launch and (our) first drive
BYD has recently unveiled its highly anticipated Shark 6 ute in New Zealand, marking the company’s first venture into the utility vehicle segment. The all-new model showcases impressive performance specifications, including 430 horsepower (matching the output of a V8 engine) and achieving 0-100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds – but how good is it really? […]
Sports Tourer – BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic FWD review
Call it good luck, serendipity (or maybe a calculated manipulation), but my review date of the BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic FWD ’super hybrid’ coincided with my son’s football tournament in Taupo. So a long trip out of Auckland in a PHEV that boasts over a 1,000km of range – sometimes the pieces all fit together. […]
BYD NZ Announces Shark 6 Pricing and Specs
The BYD Shark 6 is set to make a splash in New Zealand before the end of this year priced from just$69,990 MSRP + ORC for the Launch Edition Premium AWD. First introduced to kiwis at the NationalFieldays in June, customers will be able to test drive the hotly anticipated plug-in super hybrid Ute atBYD […]
Damn it’s good – BYD Sealion 6 Premium review
BYD is rapidly establishing itself as a key player in the currently-turbulent electric vehicle market. Their latest offering, the BYD Sealion, marks a significant step beyond their traditional electric vehicles, venturing into the world of plug-in hybrids with an impressive blend of technology, design, and practicality. Continuing with their aquatic theme (Seal, Dolphin), the BYD […]