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2025 BYD Sealion 7 Review: Chinese giant unleashes its alternative to the Tesla Model Y Juniper in Australia

EV Central

And BYD, the massive global player from China that has Musks mob firmly in its sights. READ MORE: Seven day test: 2025 XPeng G6 Long Range — “I think I want one” 2025 BYD Sealion 7 price and equipment BYD Sealion 7 interior. The Sealion 7 can draw up to 11kW AC charging, or 150kW DC fast charging.

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BYD introduces a bi-directional electric school bus

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BYD (Build Your Dreams) has introduced a fully electric Type D school bus , complete with smart technologies like bi-directional charging and advanced safety features. ” You know, because kids clamor to get to school each morning when they’re on a cool bus.

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2025 MG S5 EV arrives with BYD Atto 3-beating price! But it’s also more expensive than the ancient MG ZS SUV it replaces

EV Central

The 2025 MG S5 EV has been priced for Australia and the good news is the new SUV is between $500 and $2500 cheaper than its closest rival, the BYD Atto 3. The 2025 MG S5 has made its local debut and its on the hunt for the BYD Atto 3 and Kia EV3! AC home charging is limited to just 6.6kW whichever model you choose.

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Charging forward! NIO takes battery swaps to new heights with 136,748 exchanges in just 24 hours

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READ MORE: Look out MG4 and BYD Dolphin! The battery swap tech isn’t designed to replace charging altogether. Owners are supposed to home charge, or DC charge locally and then use the battery swap for long distance drives. The post Charging forward! 2025 Nio ET7.

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China’s Tesla Model 3 Performance fighter arrives in Australia: AWD BYD Seal preps for launch in Sydney

EV Central

BYD’s Tesla Model 3 Performance fighter is edging closer to its local launch, with what appears to be a top-spec model built to rival the fastest Tesla spied at a BYD dealership in Sydney. BYD says the RWD model will deliver 570kms on the WLTP cycle, while the AWD trims that slightly to 520kms. inch rotating screen.

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Outed! Secret new XPeng G7 SUV revealed in China. It could be in Australia soon to fight the Tesla Model Y and tempt family SUV buyers out of their Toyota Klugers

EV Central

The inbound 2025 XPeng G7 has been outed months before you’re supposed to see it. And external competition should be heating up as well, with BYD expected to launch its first seven-seat SUV in 2025 in Australia. The G7 benefits from all the in-car tech already offered by the smaller G6, including a 15.6-inch 2025 XPeng G7.

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Mazda shows 6e EV sedan that could land in Australia in 2026 to battle the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal

EV Central

Built to rival small electric sedans like the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal, the larger Mazda 6e is not yet locked in for Australia, but news it will be available in right-hand drive for the UK market from early next year paves the way for its introduction Down Under. The heavier NCM cells see the 0-100km/h sprint climb to 7.8

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