BYD Reviews
BYD Sealion 8 2026 review: Australian preview drive
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By Tom White · 03 Nov 2025
BYD is one of the fastest growing brands in Australia and its product line-up is about to get even bigger. The BYD Sealion 8 is its first seven-seat family SUV and it is coming to Australia soon!
BYD Sealion 6 2026 review: Essential
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By Tom White · 30 Aug 2025
BYD's Sealion 6 has lost its crown as the most affordable PHEV on the market - but is this base Essential version still the best value?
BYD Shark 6 2026 review: off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 27 Jul 2025
The BYD Shark 6, the first plug-in hybrid electric ute to hit Australia's shores, is leading the charge of plug-in hybrid electric utes, followed closely by PHEV versions of the Ford Ranger and GWM Cannon Alpha.It's an innovative approach and has generated plenty of excitement, but is the Shark 6 - with no 4WD, no low-range gearing and no diff-locks - a novelty or a sign of things to come?
BYD Seagull 2026 review: International first drive
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By Tim Nicholson · 28 Jun 2025
There are not too many tiny EVs on sale in Australia, but that could change if BYD launches the Seagull. It would have to come in at about $25,000 to help it snatch sales, but it could be an exciting addition to the line-up. How does this perky bird handle a makeshift racetrack in China? Read on to find out.
BYD Sealion 5 2026 review: International first drive
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By Tim Nicholson · 24 Jun 2025
Plug-in hybrids are growing in popularity and availability in Australia, particularly among the family SUV set. BYD already has the Sealion 6 in this space, but could a slightly smaller Sealion 5 be the perfect size for your family?
BYD Atto 2 2026 review: International first drive
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By Tim Nicholson · 11 Jun 2025
The small electric SUV segment is ramping up. The Kia EV3 is making waves and so is the freshly launched MG S5 EV. But could this perky BYD Atto 2 be their biggest rival yet?
BYD Sealion 7 Premium vs XPeng G6 Standard Range 2025 comparison review
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By Chris Thompson · 08 Jun 2025
The BYD Sealion 7 and the Xpeng G6 are both alternatives to the Tesla Model Y with comparable specs but a slightly lower price.If you're a bit apprehensive about that particular brand, these two could end up on your shopping list so we're finding out if one, both, or neither are up to the task.
BYD Sealion 7 2025 review: Performance
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By Emily Agar · 20 May 2025
The BYD Sealion 7 continues the brands aquatic naming theme and we see if this premium EV is going to make waves in its segment.
BYD Shark 6 2025 review - GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 27 Apr 2025
The BYD Shark 6 brings advanced plug-in electric/petrol engine hybrid technology to Australia's 4x4 ute segment. But does it have the robust workhorse capabilities of traditional turbo-diesel rivals?
BYD Sealion 7 Performance 2025 review: snapshot
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By Andrew Chesterton · 21 Feb 2025
The Sealion 7 is the flagship in BYD's mid-size electric SUV range, delivering oodles of grunt from its twin-motor, AWD setup.