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EVs in demand! BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model 3 fastest-selling used cars in Australia

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The automotive data analytics expert AutoGrab has released figures showing the BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model 3 were the fastest-moving of any used vehicles through dealerships in March. READ MORE: It’s a buyers’ market! The second hand EV market remains young and volatile. days to sell in March through dealers. days to sell.

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BYD Shark PHEV ute on track for late 2024 Aussie with price tag to shock Ranger and Hilux

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The BYD Shark is odds-on to hit Aussie dealerships late in 2024 and looks set to come with a razor sharp price tag aimed at shaking up the booming ute segment. READ MORE: BYD Shark attack! The CEO of local importer EVDirect, David Smitherman, said it was key BYD presents vehicles that meet Australian customer requirements.

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Emissions gamble: Why electric car-maker BYD is adding ICE in Australia with the 2024 BYD Sealion 6

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The expansion by BYD in Australia from pure electric vehicles into CO2-emitting internal combustion engined plug-ins led by the Sealion 6 SUV will not trigger a major backlash from the Chinese company’s growing band of existing EV owners or put off potential EV buyers. The passion of the BYD owners is immense,” he added. They claim 1.1L/100km

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2024 BYD electric ute taking shape; Australian testing to begin late 2023

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The upcoming BYD electric ute is about to touch down in Australia. The yet to be revealed new EV pickup truck will embark on a local engineering development drive within weeks – and around the same time the new BYD Seal arrives to tackle the Tesla Model 3 – ahead of its planned 2024 arrival.

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It’s a buyers’ market! Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y dominate  rapidly growing used EV sales in Australia

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While demand growth for EVs outstrips traditional petrol and diesel vehicles, buyers still have the upper hand in an Australian used electric vehicle market dominated by Tesla. EV sales grew more than 13 per cent in March, which was substantially faster than petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles. per cent) BYD Atto 3 – 179 (2.4

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Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

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The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. Local BYD importer Luke Todd has confirmed the deal is done and examples of the 880kW heavy duty off-roader could roll into local showrooms as soon as late 2025. 2024 BYD Seal U electric SUV appears as Australian launch looms 2023 Yangwang U8.

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GWM Ora Sport on ice, but sleek high-performance EV could still get the tick of approval as a sporty rival to Tesla, BYD

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Local executives say the numbers don’t currently add up on the Ora Sport that was expected to sell from about $60,000, popping it squarely in the crosshairs of the hot-selling Tesla Model 3 and its closest rival, the BYD Seal. We will consider the EV SUV and the Ora Sport is still under study.”

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