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Up to $5,900 off BYD Dolphin Premium, Seal Range, Atto 3 Premium & Sealion 6 Dynamic + On-Road Costs @ BYD Automotive

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Continuing on from this deal: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/888203

Let the price war continue!

BYD have now announced further price reductions across the full range of vehicles for 2025.

Model 2024 Price 2025 Price Difference
Atto 3 Essential Not available $39,990
Atto 3 Standard $44,990 Not available
Atto 3 Premium $47,499 $44,990 -$2509
Dolphin Essential Not available $29,990
Dolphin Dynamic $36,890 Not available
Dolphin Premium $42,890 $36,990 -$5900
Seal Dynamic $49,888 $46,990 -$2898
Seal Premium $55,798 $52,990 -$2808
Seal Performance $65,748 $61,990 -$3758
Sealion 6 Dynamic $48,990 $45,990 -$3000
Sealion 6 Premium $52,990 $52,990
Shark 6 Premium $57,900 $57,900

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      • according to Fa Lun Gong publications on Youtube like China uncensored it's only happening to BYD.

        • I meant the german company VW owes tbe 357B

          Toyota owes a bunch too but not as bad

          Its kind of normal for car manufacturers to have debt as you have upfront tooling costs

    • +1

      BYD only have about $7B in debt while having $13B in cash. If anything their debt is absolutely tiny for this sector. They also have a very healthy profit margin as of last quarter. Do you have some information that this has all changed over xmas new year?

  • +1

    I'm quite sure BYD was cheaper yesterday with the 3000 off and free charger?

    • I went through a configuration yesterday and it’s cheaper today per OP’s post.

      The savings OP illustrated is correct eg $5900 for Dolphin Premium that you’d have only received $3000 discount plus free charger previously.

    • Negative - I checked the Seal Performance yesterday.

      • +1

        I checked Seal premium yesterday, its 1k more today without a charger as well, in WA

  • For Sealion 6 with $3000 off and free charger, what are the differences between that and 2025 model?

    • only thing is prob suspension has been configured better

      • Are the battery the same for Sealion Premium?

    • Sealion 6 is getting suspension makeover in Australia. Stock of that should be here soon

  • Wait for further cuts.

    • -2

      No doubt… Byd isn't competing with tesla … They are competing with the other Chinese manufacturers

      • -3

        I agree. BYD went after Tesla but the market decided. Even motor journos have stopped with the 'Tesla killer' titles now because it never eventuates.
        I would buy BYD over any of the other Chinese EVs or ICE / Hybrids, including Volvo. Tesla is a step ahead in what they offer as a package.

  • +13

    Fyi for anyone interested in real world range.
    Last week we drove our seal premium from Wagga Wagga back home, 450km on the freeway without any charging on route. I was well impressed getting home with 38km left.
    There was no hypermiling effort made, full car, aircon on etc. one of the most impressive things with this car is just how thermally efficient it seems compared to my others. Even on a hot day I had the aircon on low and the car was very comfortable.
    EVs have come a long way.

    • +3

      I guess the ICE causes a lot of heat for most cars

    • +7

      Yes, much better to piss your money away on petrol for the Ranger

    • +9

      Username checks out. You sound like a Ranger driver

    • +1

      They took the bait lol

  • +1

    BYD are Great cars for the money and would have loved to see a BYD sealion 7 seater
    I read about the 'Solar PV' producers (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/storm-brewing-chinas-solar-pa…) getting into OPEC style cartel so as not to contiue the brual price wars. Might happen same for EV companies; at which point the prices may stabilise. Until then, its wipe-out phase for legacy car makers.

    • BYD do have 7 seater SUV, they will be coming to AUS market in the future.

  • -3

    enjoy your car being worth nothing in a decade.

    • +15

      the same with ICE cars lol

      • -5

        Not necessarily. Toyota land cruisers hold value very well

        • +3

          Not necessarily. Porsche 911 GT2 RS hold value very well

      • -2

        I would love nothing better than to do a ICE vs EV comparison in 10 years.

        Dealers are already steering well clear of EVs and the trade in price is deplorable.

        • many car manufacturers are steering well clear of developing new ICE cars

    • -1

      Who proudly owns a car for a decade these days?

      • +2

        Who proudly owns a car for a decade these days?

        I do.

        Sold my 2013 Koleos in October 2023 after getting Atto 3.
        Sold my 2008 Tiida in October 2024 after getting MG4

        Both EV are through novated lease. Those ICE were a bit long in the tooth and still very OK (seviced regurlarly) but need cheaply operated car so EV it is.

        After cranking the numbers, I am very satisfied with the results: WA rebate and sale of 2nd hand cars ended up with around $8K and $10K, helped to bring down the cost of EV, also pre-tax leases reduced the cost further.

        BTW I use cars as cars not as status symbol, so I intend to keep cars until other incentives come along.

    • +1

      enjoy your car being worth nothing in a decade.

      So ?

      If you buy the Dolphin Essential for $30K and it's worth nothing after a decade, then you've just had 10 years of motoring for a cost of just three grand a year - this would be an outstanding bargain.

      Then consider that the car might live another 5 years on top…

  • -2

    Still not cheap enough. Would never buy a Chinese made car

    • +9

      each to their own, i just bought the BYD, and have given my 2021 Rav4 Cruiser Hybrid to my parents. The BYD is miles ahead of the Rav4.

      • +1

        What model

        • +1

          Sealion 6

      • +1

        Which byd did you end up getting? I have a 2005 Rav4 and so tempted to pull the trigger on the byd. It'll probably be light years ahead

        • +1

          Sealion 6 premium

  • +3

    I was told yesterday by a dealer that Toyota had signed a deal with BYD to use their batteries. Surely this would imply that Toyota had done their research and found the BYD batteries to be reliable?

    • Toyota already use the BYD battery in one model sold in China (Toyota bZ3).

      LFP batteries do have some key advantages over the Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC), which includes less controversial mined materials required, lower cost, lower fire risk among others. One downside is its less energy dense.

      • Missed the biggest advantage, LFP batteries degrade far slower than normal lithium ion batteries

    • +1

      BYD produce the best batteries, thats why Tesla uses them too.
      Tesla has started using BYD blade batteries for the Model Y electric crossovers produced at the Berlin gigafactory,

  • +1

    +1 in support of the rest of the voters

  • +1

    www.OzEVCarPriceCut.com.au

    And I'm here for it.

  • Toyota and subaru be like

    "Shit, we're not even cheap anymore"

    Welp im all out of ideas, lets pack er up.

    • Yet no one will buy them, as they are pretty average.

      • whats average?

  • So a Dolphin Premium WAS $42,890, NOW $36,990 but I can also buy a "used" one on carsales (350km odo) for $32,990?

    • Yep, that's used v brand new

      • "used"

        • +1

          "used" is basically anything that's left the lot so.. yeah

  • What other brands are launching small EV's in Australia this year that would be potentially worth holding out for? Similar price range ones.

    • XPeng and Leapmotor will probably be the two main competitors

      BYD is looking to establish market dominance before they get in though

      • Smallest XPeng is G6 (suv) or Mona (sedan). Both have similar length of 4.7 metres ie they’re not small. Great tech in them though.

      • For me the key medium term will be who established a "dealer" network and sells their own cars. Byd still don't to my knowledge but it's something to keep an eye on as speaks to a commitment to sell cars in Australia longer term. MG do of course.

        • BYD have dealerships. Also they have a partnership with AP Eagers - Australias biggest atumotive dealer.

    • +1

      GAC Aion UT , BYD seagull (dolphin mini) and MG2

  • +5

    guys don't buy this because it will be worth much less in 50 years time

    • +3

      Really? I thought cars were a high yield long term investment!

  • -3

    Am waiting for a killer whale model. Chinese ev market seem crash and burn atm.

  • +7

    Meanwhile, Toyota are selling their hybrid Klugers for like $75k or more. Tell them they're dreaming. It's a decent brand and decent car but not worth it these days

    • Exactly. Once BYD and similar companies penetrate and get the word of mouth, Toyota best sellers will have to force down their prices

      • But you're comparing an EV to an ICE car….it's a completely different proposition for people at the moment.

        • For the few people who actually use the full capability of their vehicles, maybe.

          The average Australian car travels less than 250km per week, which shows that the reduced range of EVs is no barrier to adoption for most people.

          Similarly, about 70% of Australian drivers have the capacity to "granny charge" at home, which does not require any electrical upgrades. Current efforts to provide on-street charging from power poles in urban areas could be ramped up to improve that number to nearer 85%.

          The majority of 4wd and SUVs sold in Australia never leave sealed roads, and are solely employed for normal passenger vehicle tasks.

          The above statistics suggest that most Australians could switch to an EV without little trouble. Those who need to travel in remote areas, or tow long distances, would need to stick to ICE (perhaps with hybrid assist) for the time being.

  • +1

    So, ignoring all the outside stuff.

    Ive been looking at a 2nd hand Atto3…. going price Australia wide seems to be $33,000

    When can i expect to see that drop..and by how much? :)

    • Maybe another 3k cut I think

    • Let me grab my crystal ball..

    • Likewise I've been looking at 2nd hand. I reckon the difficult will be that the sellers bought their recent Atto 3s a year or two ago at the higher prices, so they are psychologically attached to "getting their money's worth" after finishing a novated lease or whatever. Private sellers with an inventory of 1 car are not necessarily responsive to changing market conditions, and aren't motivated to offer cut prices the way dealerships are when they are moving old stock. Second hand sellers certainly aren't benefitting from the 'new EV' price war. I suspect the price battle will continue for several years even to the end of the decade, so we might well see new EV prices drop and drop - which is great for the theoretical consumer of 2026/27/28, but galling for the buyer in 2023/24/25.

      • +2

        Private sellers with an inventory of 1 car are not necessarily responsive to changing market conditions

        Well, that's unless they want to actually sell their car. Otherwise it just sits on CarSales for months and months…

        I bought my EV new, with a $20K price reduction, and at that time there were people trying to sell Used models for more than the cheaper new price 🤡

  • -2

    Can I buy with 28 degrees price protection? Then claim future price reductions?

    • +1

      Stop flexing that credit limit.

    • How much does 28 degrees cover with price protection? My Coles credit card only covers up to a maximum discount of $600

  • This isnt a deal - its more expensive and it now has no charger included. What gives?

    • Which model is more expensive?

    • The charger costs about $599 at a discount.
      If you have solar at home, you may want a better charger to charge your car with excess solar power.

  • +1

    Do any car manufacturers have 'price guarantee' type systems, such as refunding the difference if a model is priced down within X weeks of paying the old price?

    • Nope

  • +12

    Ok, where are all the "when EV's cost less than petrol cars, I'll buy one!" clowns now that prices are tumbling and EV costs are in freefall? What's your latest excuse? Let me guess… "EV's are worth nothing… No resale value.." or "when they can charge in 5 mins and do 1,600km on a single charge… I'll get one" while your current car spends 10 hours at home doing nothing and you drive your 30km round trip to your 8hr a day job.

    Legacy automakers are on notice. The next 12 to 18 months are going to destroy the likes of Honda, Mitsubishi, Subaru and the other "hanger on-ers" and will put serious dents into big players like Toyota and Ford.

    I welcome our Chinese overlords dumping their cheap bulk EV's into our market just to get rid of them. This is only going to benefit consumers.

    • If you tracked Toyota's price in China in the past decade you will see how much Toyota's ICE car price has dropped. Expect the same thing happens here for EV and ICE cars…hold you money if you are not on the market…

    • -2

      I'm just waiting for a 7 seater that can tow a small caravan or trailer that costs ~$50k, with ~6-700km range and can charge up to 80% of that in around 15-20 mins.

      • Are there even any non-EVs available new that meet those stringent criteria? The best I can come up with is a Mitsubishi Outlander, but may not have the necessary towing capacity.

        • Santa Fe, Sorrento, Outlander, Kluger, Everest, Mu-X etc?

          • +2

            @JuryWheel: It looks like they might price you out given Santa Fe, Sorento, Kluger and Everest all START from 55k+

    • freely admit I was one of em and now an EV will certainly be my wifes next car (with V2G/V2H) and likely mine will be as well as I assume by 2026 charging network will be better so my needs will be met.

      • Charging network is the exact reason I will be waiting too! Not long now…

        • If you mainly charge your EV at home then it is not a big problem.

        • +2

          If you are in suburbia it’s a mindset shift. Once you get familiar with owning one and having the knowledge of all the charging options at your disposal you won’t worry about public charging unless you live in an apartment. Even then there are thousands of people out there who own EVs and live in strata complexes and they get use to a new normal (ie charging at shopping centres, at work, friends places etc etc)

    • -8

      I can fill my tank in 5 minutes. This gets me at least 500km.
      When EVs are at that stage of development, then you can call "us" out.

      And let's put aside depreciation and the relatively unproven newer brands. As BYD's Stella Li was quoted:
      "I tell my people we're not here to sell a car. We're a tech company, one that's changing the world."

      Enjoy your tech from a self-confessed "tech company". I'll continue to buy cars from car companies.

      According to her, "Brand building is the priority" because she says most people who try their cars buy one. Dynamics and stuff TG obsesses on are old hat. It's about electric drive and batteries, and integration into a buyer's digital life.

      ^ from Top Gear Jan 2025.

      If you're comfortable with all that baggage and want yet another rechargeable device from China, have at it.

      • +1

        I charge my EV at home at night time while I am asleep, not need to stand next to the smelly petrol bowser for 5 minutes.

        • -2

          You're tethered to a charging network that severely limits your range. One day, possibly, a charging network comparable to liquid fuel might be a reality.

          Until then, carry a jerrycan of electricity back to your stranded gadget — oops, or is it a power bank?

          • @Speckled Jim:

            You're tethered to a charging network that severely limits your range.

            And ? For most Australians who drive less than 100KM a day, this is a complete none issue.

            If range IS an issue for you, and you're in the minority of Australians who do actually need 500KM of range, then just stick to Petrol cars.

          • @Speckled Jim:

            You're tethered to a charging network that severely limits your range.

            That's only true if you're planning to travel to truly remote locations. There are plenty of people who have completed the Big Lap around Australia with an EV, and driven right through the middle of the country with no issues.

            EV chargers are nowhere near as rare as it might appear, since they're rarely as visually obvious as servos. Take a peek at Plugshare to see how many public EV chargers (the orange pins) are available around the country. They're pretty much everywhere people actually want to go.

            And of course, if you have the time you can charge from any location that has a standard electrical wall socket.

            If you're the kind of person who disappears into the bush for days at a time, I can see your point. But that's a tiny percentage of the population. The other 99% drive to work, to the shops, to get groceries, to visit their friends and family - all of which are well within the capabilities of any modern EV.

          • @Speckled Jim: LOL, I actually also own a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport when I want to travel to remote regions or with my club offroad camping trips, however for my daily drive and around Sydney the Tesla EV does a great job, I actually only pay 15% in electricity bill compared to the diesel fuel on my Pajero Sport. Happy.

            • -1

              @edfoo: Ultimately, the market decides:
              • Batteries not there yet — Toyota make noises about solid-state years ago. Still waiting.
              • Not enough public charge points, even in the UK, much smaller and already has many times the infrastructure we do. Despite that, sales have collapsed there too.
              • Some people balk or refuse to enrich China with the second-largest single purchase in their life.
              • Safety, quality & longevity: perceived or real, until legacy makers (who have reputations/loyalty capital) bring affordable products, the decline is likely to continue.

              Early adoption is all well and good, but it's not for everyone. Given the rabid fanning going on here, I can only conclude you're all trying to talk market sentiment up, with the vain hope of dislodging your stranded assets.

              • +2

                @Speckled Jim:

                Batteries not there yet

                Not where yet? Current tech is more than enough for 80% of customer's actual needs - range anxiety is an affliction suffered almost entirely by people who don't own an EV.

                Not enough public charge points

                Citation needed. I don't think there are many EV owners who would agree with that suggestion. charge points for EVs are nowhere near as necessary as servos for ICE. Again, this seems to be a major talking point for people who don't own an EV.

                Some people balk or refuse to enrich China

                That's fair enough - everyone is free to make that subjective decision.

                I would argue that the ship has well and truly sailed on seeking to boycott Chinese products, and at some point you might as well enjoy the benefits of lower prices. But I can accept that others don't share this opinion.

                Safety, quality & longevity: perceived or real

                Again, this is highly subjective and strongly depends on whether you take notice of the firehose of misinformation that flows from certain sections of the community.

                Some people made similar arguments about Japanese products in the 70's, and about Korean products in the 90's. History suggests that while the claims had merit while those nation's manufacturing was in its infancy, they very quickly improved. IMO we're well past that point for Chinese-made vehicles.

                Having a long warranty goes a long way towards allaying people's fears about quality and longevity, since people who buy brand new cars tend to do so on a 3-6 year cadence.

                In the meantime, ANCAP ratings do a great job of informing potential buyers about safety performance.

                I can only conclude you're all trying to talk market sentiment up, with the vain hope of dislodging your stranded assets.

                What a far-fetched conclusion that is.

                The "fanning" is mostly people who've actually experienced owning and driving an EV, who seek merely to inform people on the advantages (and disadvantages) of that experience.

                Sentiment among EV adopters is remarkably high - there are very few people who have owned an EV and would be willing to revert to ICE. Does that sound like a group of people trying to pump up the price of their used car?

                Perhaps you could open your mind to accept that EV drivers are just very happy with their purchase and are enthusiastically telling other people about it?

    • +1

      Wasn’t looking for another car but I’ll bite:

      Still a Huge lack of infrastructure to support EVs

      Takes a long time charge at the charging stations. Seen enough queuing videos to know there’s gonna be more punch ons happening at these places. I’ll stick with the servos.

      These are getting dumped due to oversupply in China. This is just going to get worse for them, which means they’ll get more desperate to sell these out. More price drops to come for a car that’ll quickly depreciate due to that.

      With the weakening economy across the planet, trade protectionism incoming from Trump and Euorpe, lingering high inflation, there’ll be less demand for these and it’ll make vehicles even cheaper here.

      The technology also keeps getting better really quickly. Probably will see some new version that costs cheaper and runs better in 12 months.

      • +1

        Still a Huge lack of infrastructure to support EVs

        I'm not sure that's really true. There definitely aren't as many as there needs to be in a few particular areas with high demand, but in general there are EV chargers pretty much everywhere I've ever wanted to go.

        Charging at home is one of the deeply under-rated advantages of EVs….provided that it's possible for you. I would have serious 2nd thoughts if I couldn't charge at home.

        Takes a long time charge at the charging stations. Seen enough queuing videos…..

        Again, the level of demand for public chargers is not as high as you might assume, apart from a couple of busy days per year.

        I've been driving an EV for well over 12 months now - in that time, I've used a public charger a grand total of 4 times, with each visit lasting about 20 minutes. I've never yet waited for a charging spot.

        I fully acknowledge that long queues can occur, and it would be frustrating to be waiting for a long time to get a charge, but from my own experience it's so unlikely that I've never been concerned about it.

        • Good points here. Those putting up barriers/excuses to ownership aren't likely the target market right now or don't understand.
          My view is the take up could and will continue to be huge even if it's mostly 2 vehicle households replacing 1 with an EV and they own a home with solar.
          I used a public charger for the first time a few weeks back (and didn't even have to). I've done over 7000km.

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