4% off BYD Vehicles Purchased Through a Novated Lease @ BYD Australia

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4% off BYD Vehicles Purchased Through a Novated Lease @ BYD Australia
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mangobango on 08/05/2025 - 11:41 bydautomotive.com.au (4356 clicks)
Last edited 15/05/2025 - 15:21 by 1 other user

Saw this while scouring BYD's site, recently ordered a Sealion 7 through a novated lease so works out well to save another couple of grand.

Note that the car must be ordered and DELIVERED by 30 June 2025 to receive the discount, so would suggest hopping onto it asap if you're interested. Something I couldn't see online is that they have a $1,000 fully refundable deposit, so you can essentially get your name on the list, then get the finances sorted afterwards. Deposit is refundable up until you sign the PO contract when the car is on its way here.

We didn't want you to miss out entirely. That's why we're offering exclusive fleet pricing - available only to eligible Novated Lease buyers purchasing through an approved Fleet Management Organisation (FMO).

For a limited time, you can enjoy a 4% discount across select new BYD models delivered between 1 May and 30 June. It's our way of keeping your journey toward innovation, efficiency, and electric excellence right on track.

Offer Eligibility - Terms & Conditions

Eligibility Criteria:
This offer is available exclusively to Novated Lease clients. Eligible clients will receive BYD's Standard Fleet Pricing, which includes:

  • A 4% point-of-sale discount off the listed vehicle price for the end user.
  • Discounted Prices excludes applicable state on-road costs, including Registration, Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance, and Stamp Duty
  • Optional Paint incurs an additional cost. Dolphin Essential model is excluded from this offer.
  • Demonstrator Models are excluded from this offer.

Valid for vehicles delivered between 1st May 2025 and 30th June 2025.

Ordering Requirements:

  • Vehicle orders must be placed through an valid Novated Lease Provider or Fleet Management Organisation (FMO).
  • Purchase Orders required and submitted by the FMO must clearly state:
    • The driver's name
    • The employer's name
    • A declaration that the order is for a Novated Lease

All qualifying orders must be entered into Virtual Yard with a Fleet Prefix to ensure the correct application of the discount.

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Comments

    • noisymime on 09/05/2025 - 07:55
      +1

      I did back to back test drives of the Sea Lion 7 and the Xpeng G6 a couple of weeks ago and found the G6 to be miles ahead. A lot of that will be personal preference, but the tech is unquestionably better in the G6 and given the 2 are the exact same price I came away wondering why anyone would buy the SL7.

      They also don't sting you $1500 for anything other than white like BYD do.

  • m9sman on 08/05/2025 - 13:55
    -7

    (burn you down) was called in china. Their legal teams will sue any negative comments/videos in china for 5 million yuan, and they are hiring massive cyber army to dis your comments if you have the same comment overseas. That's why you don't see much negative comment of that brand. If you youtube that byd fire, you'll see.

    • bcYield on 09/05/2025 - 10:16

      Are you a ccp bot? Comment this on Youtube and you will get tons of likes.

  • Frozensage on 08/05/2025 - 13:56
    +1

    is it possible to haggle these prices down at a dealer?

  • tessel on 08/05/2025 - 13:57
    +2

    HODL! With markets sliding voicer EVs with tariffs and Emperor Trump in power I can't see anyway but down for ev prices.

  • PriceSensitive on 08/05/2025 - 13:59
    +1

    Crystal ball question, but with EOFY coming up could there be more savings on the way?

    • mwahahaha on 08/05/2025 - 14:10
      +2

      Surely. With Australia being one of the few developed countries with few tariffs on Chinese cars, we'd have to be a target for them.

    • Naigrabzo on 08/05/2025 - 14:24

      I am guessing yes. Gather your funds and gather also some pop corn.

    • mangobango on 08/05/2025 - 14:52

      There could be, my suggestion (which is what the BYD rep told me) is to order in store so you have that relationship already directly with the rep, and if any deals pop up along the way before your car is delivered, you can chat to them about amending your current order to take advantage of it.

      • h4lcyon on 09/05/2025 - 20:05

        And so they still get the commission, win win!

  • danzha on 08/05/2025 - 14:50
    +3

    Good deal for those who've already taken steps to get a NL arranged, but the window for delivery introduces a bit of risk.

    Geely has a similar EOFY offer which also requires delivery by end of June (makes sense) but suggest working closely with your NL provider and/or dealer to get clarity on delivery times to reduce risk.

  • killingtime on 08/05/2025 - 16:52

    I ordered in March and still no word on when it's ready yet. Not sure how many will be able to order it and have it delivered by the deadline

  • bcYield on 08/05/2025 - 17:12
    +1

    Battery subsidy is on the way. Good to swap for an EV if like.

    • masteraj on 09/05/2025 - 08:38

      A few of my friends do market research, both as marketers/consultants and testers. There's a lot of focus at the moment on battery rebates and education.

      • bcYield on 09/05/2025 - 10:17

        How are the new BYD batteries? Not sure if good value for the money.

  • sackac on 08/05/2025 - 17:40
    -2

    Not a big fan of Novated Lease! Its literally a scam. I would never recommend anyone buying a car on Novated Leasing. High interest rate, no option to exit early, tax savings are negligible.

    • krayl on 08/05/2025 - 17:44
      +1

      I would argue the tax savings are very significant when not offset by FBT in the case of EVs.

    • May4th on 08/05/2025 - 18:56

      negligible? have you run the actual numbers?
      my NL interest rate is 6.6% which is not much above mortgage rate without accounting for tax benefits

      • tcommy79 on 08/05/2025 - 19:12

        Its also got NL fees on top of that though

        • May4th on 08/05/2025 - 21:40
          +1

          about 180 per year for me, drop in the ocean compared to the tax savings

      • freeb1e4me on 08/05/2025 - 22:30

        Who are you with?

        • May4th on 09/05/2025 - 04:18

          Orix

      • sydney_kings on 09/05/2025 - 13:03
        +1

        Even more so, when you consider that as its related to the running cost of the vehicle, that 6.6% is pre-tax as well. So effectively your paying sub 3.5-4% depending on the tax bracket.

    • YpeKiYay on 09/05/2025 - 14:43

      Fair comment. Many quotes i have seen try bamboozle the consumer with savings figures, often calculated in ways that include savings on extra bits that you probably would not buy if you shopped around outside novated lease constructs, have seen lots of unfavourable fineprint also, so why would you? In my experience novated lease companies are happy to remove the extra bits and tweak anything unreasonable when asked. Never had an issue with that. They are just trying to make a bit of extra money, and like most if not all on this forum, i prefer to pay as little as possible. It is all a bit of a game really, fun for some, not for others.

  • superbass on 08/05/2025 - 18:34
    +2

    came in for comments but aren't as fun as Jeep one

    • bcYield on 09/05/2025 - 10:19
      +2

      Tesla is too weak at this point for his fans to fight back. Wait for trump tariff to get effect and see.

  • cheaptech20 on 08/05/2025 - 18:40

    Personal preference - I love the Kia and Hyundai EVs. But the BYDs are good too, but have more quirks.

  • Windows98 on 08/05/2025 - 20:35

    Can anyone explain why companies offer discounts if buying Through a novated lease? I can understand if you use their recommended one, but a discount to byo lease? What do they get out of it vs paying up front or external finance etc

    • danzha on 08/05/2025 - 21:46

      It's a fair question - only explanation I can think of is more sales generally as apparently about half of all EV sales are via novated lease at the moment.

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 08/05/2025 - 21:10

    Insurance most likely does not cover rideshare etc.

  • Hi Hi Hi on 08/05/2025 - 23:07
    -3

    BYD’s cars have spontaneously combusted too many times in China, and every time the information is censored by government departments. Several BYD 4S dealerships have also been destroyed by fire. It is advised not to purchase such electric vehicles with safety risks.

  • inamberclad on 09/05/2025 - 00:18

    Anyone one who moved from tesla to byd? Specifically, how do you rate byd's implementation of one-pedal driving?

    • killingtime on 13/05/2025 - 11:26
      +1

      I am soon (I test drove/ordered Sealion 7, coming from MY). BYD dosen't do 1 pedal. It never stops. The heavy braking setting is the most you can get. Once you do stop it does hold it in place at the lights/on a hill etc.

  • Tamagotchi Breeder on 09/05/2025 - 06:44
    -5

    If you are going to buy an EV, I think you should watch this video first:
    https://youtu.be/SNag4j0nmKU?si=np7nkF3S2D3yUC6K

    • pegaxs on 09/05/2025 - 08:12
      +6

      And if you believed this hit piece, you are exactly who this garbage opinion vlog was aimed at.

      There is already a whole post on this site dealing with the bullshit that came out of that video, debunking almost all of it.

      But well done, they made a clickbait article full of lies to sensationalise it so all the bottom feeding moron bogans would cut and paste links to it just so they could sell you advertising and get paid per click. All you are doing is you are doing their marketing for them.

    • 115GSM on 13/05/2025 - 17:24

      Anti-renewables propaganda from a "news" source whose owner is pushing nuclear because their money is in fossil fuels.

      Here's Twiggy telling it like it is:
      https://www.crikey.com.au/2024/02/27/andrew-forrest-national…

  • getk on 09/05/2025 - 07:39

    may be any Executives from BYD here?. when can we expect BYD Denza N9 in Australia please :-)

  • warkolm on 09/05/2025 - 08:15
    +4

    I've owned an atto since they first came out, so a few years now

    the cars are great, solid builds, good features, proven battery tech, good in-car tech (other than everything having to be on all the time for them to keep their ancap rating)

    the single biggest issue they have here is their post sales support. after multiple years they still don't have enough qualified customer support, technicians, nor enough parts and service facilities

    the cars are amazing value for money. but be prepared to be let down with anything you need after you've bought it

    • tight-ass on 09/05/2025 - 10:59

      Well said - I couldn't agree more.

    • Make it so on 09/05/2025 - 12:30

      Thanks for the heads-up.
      For what it's worth, after-sales support for established ICE brands isn't always great either. I have had all kinds of issues with servicing and maintenance. So if BYD will be just as bad, at least nothing has changed.

  • yoyobananas on 09/05/2025 - 13:39

    Is the link at the website working for anyone or just me and it aint?

  • jezza10 on 09/05/2025 - 22:04

    Anyone ordered a BYD seal recently? Looking to get a Seal Premium in black. I have put down a deposit and have credit approval from my NL provider but have not signed anything yet as I'm not sure what the delivery times are. Browsing forums and groups, seems a bunch of people are getting delays and a before 30th of June delivery isn't lookng likely.

    • Make it so on 09/05/2025 - 22:28

      Was told 4-6 months wait in WA in March for Seal Premium. Then test drive a Sealion 7 and liked it better. They told me the Sealion 7 is the better choice because it's newly released. Better and more responsive screen. Spacious, but very zippy. Amazing sound system. We ordered that (3-4 month wait in March)

  • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 07:41
    -5

    When I mention the car I drive, I don’t want people asking, “Who’s that?” just for me to reply, “It’s a Chinese brand.”

    Same goes for Xpeng, Zeekr, Leapmotor and all the other brands coming soon.

    That’s a no-go for me.

    • May4th on 10/05/2025 - 09:22
      +3

      it must be hard living with such a fragile ego

      • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 10:43
        -4

        would be harder living with a Chinese EV.

        • May4th on 10/05/2025 - 11:29
          +2

          not at all, I hope you live a happy fulfilling life trying to impress strangers

          • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 12:10
            -5

            @May4th: I am so sorry if my comment didn’t come across correctly! I didn’t mean to impress anyone. I simply didn’t wish to embarrass myself! Driving a Chinese EV is embarrassing.

            People can say the same thing about owning a Tesla and that’s fine. I take bigger issues with the Chinese companies.

            The fact that come people get so triggered by my original comment is an indication that some Chinese EV owners are so insecure about their purchases and feel the need to defend their decisions. lol. Just further proving my point.

            • krayl on 10/05/2025 - 12:29
              +2

              @EchoMaple91: It's just a car!

            • May4th on 10/05/2025 - 12:32
              +1

              @EchoMaple91: all it comments on is your ego, and now you are embarrassed that you are embarrassed about what car you drive and trying to justify it. it's exhausting to read.

              I drove an old beat up Toyota for many years and felt very comfortable with it amongst my colleagues earning less than me with nicer cars, I hope one day you'll feel less insecure about material possessions too

              • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 13:40
                -2

                @May4th: Yes, I would feel embarrassed driving a Chinese EV — not because of the badge or the paint job, but because it’s coming from an industry deeply tied to a government known for censorship, surveillance, and suppression. If people can boycott Tesla over one eccentric CEO, surely it’s fair to be uncomfortable supporting a regime-level operation. But I guess that level of nuance is exhausting for some.

                As for your heartfelt story about your beat-up Toyota and saintly detachment from materialism — congrats. Not all of us are trying to validate our egos with a car; some of us just have principles about where our money goes. But sure, go ahead and pretend this is about insecurity if that helps you sleep at night.

                • May4th on 10/05/2025 - 13:54
                  +2

                  @EchoMaple91: oh I see my mistake now it's about good vs evil. my apologies it's not fragile ego it's virtue signalling. got it. who knew there's so many on the checklist for a car

                  • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 15:27
                    -2

                    @May4th: Exactly — because for some of us, where a car comes from and what it represents actually matters. If that’s “virtue signalling,” then I guess having a conscience is just another box on the checklist. You are welcome to have a shorter list.

                    But hey, when you’re cruising around in your BYD, just know that its success is built on the foundation of heavy state backing from a regime with a well-documented track record of censorship, surveillance, and regional aggression. Anyone who knows about the Chinese EV story knows it.

                    • May4th on 10/05/2025 - 16:54

                      @EchoMaple91: I bet typing all that made you feel so good about yourself. now tell us what you drive so we can also get on our high horses. will it be nazi germany, japanese WW2 imperialism or rampant disregard of labour protection and environmental laws in SEA/Eastern europe? stay tuned folks

                      • krayl on 10/05/2025 - 17:57
                        +1

                        @May4th: So what do you all think about the BYD NL rebate deal?

                      • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 20:39
                        -1

                        @May4th: Oh no, busted — you caught me talking about authoritarianism without first submitting my car’s VIN number for moral inspection.

                        Just so we’re not rewriting history here: Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan are long gone. But if you’re still stuck in 1944, that might explain why you’re missing the very real, very current crimes of the Chinese Communist Party — forced labor, censorship, expansionism — all while dominating the EV market with state-backed muscle.

                        But sure, keep pretending this is about what car I drive. It’s easier than acknowledging reality.

                        • May4th on 10/05/2025 - 20:59
                          +1

                          @EchoMaple91: ah so we are pick and choosing now. what's considered recent enough? is diesel gate important enough as an issue? or do you get to decide what issue is important and what's fine to ignore? this is the definition of virtue signalling

    • Make it so on 10/05/2025 - 10:13
      +2

      Those brands are already here. And BYD is the biggest EV seller in the world. If those people don't know about it, they should leave their cave.

      But honestly, must be a hard life constantly having to placade and impress others. Not that those proven brands aren't impressive.

      • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 10:48
        -1

        There are plenty more Chinese EV brands entering the market. But to be honest, most of them aren’t particularly impressive — the interiors are largely similar across brands, given they’re essentially wheels on a big battery. It all feels a bit uninspired.

        The localisation of infotainment systems is often poor too, with awkward or even hilarious translations. Some also have terrible driver attention monitoring systems, which will be frustrating.

        Apologies if I’m nitpicking — I’ve just spent a fair bit of time researching recently while looking for a car.

        • Make it so on 10/05/2025 - 12:11

          Ok, you may have a point on localisation, if some of my other Chinese products are anything to go by. But we didn't come across anything untoward during our test drive.

          As for uninspired: to me, that's what a Tesla interior is….

        • sal78 on 13/05/2025 - 08:10

          We rode in many EVs Didi in China and most were awful. Firstly, in Beijing, every taxi and Didi smells of smoke. We had to book premium but even then, some were smelly.

          Not too bad in other cities but the cars age quickly. The tiny EV cars are great for ppl that want small cars or like Europe/Italy.

          Some taxis/rideshare drive themselves but we didn’t get one of those.

      • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 10:52
        -1

        Also, while BYD is the biggest EV seller in the world. If you take away the Chinese market (95% of the BYD sales), Tesla becomes the biggest seller in the global market.

        • Make it so on 10/05/2025 - 12:13
          +1

          Not sure about those numbers though I'd agree Tesla is a proven mature product. But I wouldn't buy one simply on principle. I won't throw money at an evil character. It's not political, it's ethical.

          • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 13:46
            +2

            @Make it so: It’s interesting how refusing to buy a Tesla over one controversial CEO is considered an ethical stance, but supporting Chinese EV companies — whose success is deeply tied to a government with a long list of human rights and geopolitical concerns — somehow isn’t seen as political at all.

            The reality is, Chinese EVs aren’t just products of innovation; they’re products of heavy state involvement and strategic interests. If ethics are the yardstick, it seems fair to consider the broader context — not just the personality at the top of one company.

            • May4th on 10/05/2025 - 13:57

              @EchoMaple91: they are equally stupid imo, but I respect people who put money where their mouth is if you are willing to spend more money on a comparable product

            • Make it so on 10/05/2025 - 14:47
              +1

              @EchoMaple91: Elon supports extreme right politics in Germany, and tells them not to get guilty about the past.

              I'm from a European country, and what I'm seeing happening in the US is a repeat of the 1930s. Right now, I reckon China is looking pretty good and stable by comparison.

              • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 15:29
                -1

                @Make it so: I don’t see Germany or the US turning into authoritarian states anytime soon — flaws and all, they still have functioning democratic systems. But if you’re looking for actual authoritarianism, maybe take a closer look at that “pretty good and stable” country you’re praising. Stability isn’t so impressive when it comes at the cost of freedom.

                • May4th on 10/05/2025 - 17:07
                  +1

                  @EchoMaple91:

                  I don’t see the US turning into authoritarian states anytime soon

                  i guess you've been under a rock the last few months

                  • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 20:30

                    @May4th: If being aware of the difference between a democracy and an authoritarian regime means I’ve been ‘under a rock,’ then maybe more people should join me. You’re free to criticise Trump every day without fear — try doing the same in China and see how that goes. That’s not speculation. That’s reality.

                    • May4th on 10/05/2025 - 20:33
                      +1

                      @EchoMaple91: Trump has repeatedly fired/persecuted/blatantly threatened those that don't agree with him/won't do his bidding with withholding funding or legal action, and blackmailed firms to provide free services. hope the rock is cozy

                      • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 20:45

                        @May4th: It’s honestly frightening that some people think what’s happening in the US is even remotely comparable to China. Try staging a protest in China. Try criticising the government online. See where you end up the next day.

                        In the US, you can post memes mocking Trump all day long, and no one from the CIA is kicking down your door. In China, post a picture of Winnie the Pooh and you might just disappear. Seriously, get some perspective.

                        • May4th on 10/05/2025 - 20:51

                          @EchoMaple91: who said they are equivalent?

                          I don’t see the US turning into authoritarian states anytime soon

                          it must be tiring moving goalposts all day

                          the point is all countries/corporations have their flaws/problems, if you make every consumer decision through a hypocritical moral lens you're going to have a bad time, but you do you

                          • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 20:58

                            @May4th: Ah yes, the classic ‘everyone’s bad so nothing matters’ defense — truly the gold standard of moral clarity. I get it, nuance is exhausting.

                            Personally, I prefer not to stretch reality just to win an argument. For all its flaws, the US isn’t exactly rounding up dissidents for reposting memes. And as much as you might enjoy the doom-and-gloom takes, I doubt even you would bet a cent on the US turning into an authoritarian state anytime soon. But hey, you do you

                            • May4th on 10/05/2025 - 21:05

                              @EchoMaple91: I honestly don't care about CCP vs US, this is a car thread you are the one who keeps shouting it at anyone that will listen, my only point is don't be a hypocrite and don't bring politics into every facet of life to make you feel good about yourself.

                              Look around your room, find where each electronic device is made and tell me there's nothing's made in China if you have such a strong conviction. or is it ok if people don't see you using it?

                              • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 21:16
                                -1

                                @May4th: Right — because pretending EVs exist in a political vacuum isn’t just naive, it’s convenient. If you honestly think buying a Chinese state-backed EV is the same as owning a phone ‘made in China,’ you’re either not paying attention or deliberately missing the point.

                                There’s a massive difference between buying a product where there is no real alternative, and actively choosing a vehicle from an industry being turbocharged by an authoritarian regime with state subsidies, surveillance tech, and forced labor in the supply chain.

                                But sure, keep calling it hypocrisy if that helps you avoid engaging with reality

                                • May4th on 10/05/2025 - 21:27
                                  +1

                                  @EchoMaple91: ah so it's ok to have chinese phones, laptops and monitors but not EVs? who made you the moral police to decide what's ok to skip or not?

                                  hypocrisy: the practice of claiming to have higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.

                                  seems pretty textbook, no?

                                  • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 21:45
                                    -2

                                    @May4th: Ah, I see — since I didn’t list every product I own, that’s your big “gotcha”? Groundbreaking stuff. So owning a phone assembled in China means I secretly support authoritarian regimes now? Genius.

                                    there’s a massive difference between being stuck with products from a globalised supply chain where alternatives are limited, and actively choosing to buy into an industry that functions as an arm of a surveillance state. One is an unfortunate reality — the other is willful ignorance masquerading as moral relativism.

                                    So if your textbook definition of hypocrisy boils down to ‘you own a phone made in China,’ congrats — you’ve officially missed the point and the plot.

                                    • May4th on 10/05/2025 - 22:07
                                      +1

                                      @EchoMaple91: so tl;dr: I will pick and choose what to boycott based on a morally opaque arbitrary metric, provided that it does not inconvenience me and I will make sure the world knows it.

                                      which is fine. like I said, you do you, I'm not sure what you are trying to prove here - thanks for the tedtalk, the rest of us just want to buy a car and get on with our lives

                                      • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 22:18
                                        -1

                                        @May4th: You really haven’t read a word I’ve said, have you? There’s a clear difference between EVs — a strategic industry backed by an authoritarian regime with massive state intervention — and mass-produced electronics where alternatives are limited. How convenient to lump everything together to make it sound like all choices are equal.

                                        If your stance is “don’t think, just buy the car,” fine — but don’t pretend that apathy is some sort of intellectual superiority. Some of us choose not to look the other way, especially when there is a choice.

                                        • May4th on 10/05/2025 - 22:26
                                          +1

                                          @EchoMaple91: such a visceral reaction isn't it when you are confronted with your own hubris. ironic you mention intellectual and moral superiority, it is exactly what you are trying to claim where my whole point is I'm not grandstanding about it. you are free to spend as much time on your high horse as you like, just don't get your knickers in a twist when you get called out on it

                                          • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 22:34

                                            @May4th: Ok — you’re “not grandstanding,” yet you’re the one trying to twist the argument so that unless someone owns nothing made in China, they’re not allowed to take a stance on the regime. That’s hilarious. Go ahead and hop in that Chinese EV — just make sure you’re comfortable carrying everything that vehicle embodies.

                                            • May4th on 10/05/2025 - 22:40
                                              +1

                                              @EchoMaple91: it's merely to illustrate the fallacy of your position. i'm not sure what you are hoping to achieve by repeating the same tired tropes. at some point in your adult life you are going to need to realise not everyone will buy into your value judgements, and that's ok. i hope for your sake you can come to term with that sooner rather than later

                                              • EchoMaple91 on 10/05/2025 - 22:46
                                                -1

                                                @May4th: Funny how raising legitimate concerns becomes “tired tropes” the moment they make you uncomfortable. I’m not under any illusion that everyone shares my values — the difference is, I’m not pretending that shrugging at everything is some enlightened stance. You don’t have to agree, but let’s not pretend disengagement is depth.

      • 115GSM on 11/05/2025 - 09:14

        BYD Australia is Eagers who bought out the importer a few years ago. BYD are said to be directly importing their Denza line. Things can get dicey with warranty in the future if BYD pulls their deal with the current importer.

        Last time a Chinese car manufacturer did something like that in Australia they basically wiped out the warranties for the cars sold previously.

        • Make it so on 12/05/2025 - 00:38
          +1

          Which manufacturer was that? It seems like BYD is in it for the long run, and voiding warranties wouldn't help that strategy.

  • Make it so on 13/05/2025 - 17:41

    We ordered late March directly from the dealership. Dealership told me last week that they just need a purchase order from the lease provider to process this discount, reconfirming a June delivery. Today the lease provider says the dealership told them delivery is now in July so we're not eligible (note: we haven't been allocated a specific vehicle yet).

    Are they delaying things to avoid honouring this promo? What a weird way to entice people to buy cars if even those buying before the promo can't get their cars early enough to be eligible.

    • Peakey1 on 16/05/2025 - 09:26

      I don't think they're delaying I'd put money that between your dealer and leasing provider someone is stuffing up with comms.

      • Make it so on 16/05/2025 - 11:00

        Nah. I phoned the dealer again, 5 days after they had said "sure, just get the leasing provider to send us a purchase order, and we'll send a quote with the 4% discount". Suddenly it was "There was a delay with the June shipment. Your car will now arrive in July. If any order is cancelled we can try to get you a car allocated earlier".

        • SenZubEanS on 16/05/2025 - 12:46

          I think just generally speaking it is a shitty incentive from any company (BYD isn't the only one doing this, Tesla and others have too) to offer a discount based on a Delivery date, knowing full well that 6-8 weeks or more has been the standard timeframe for a lot of their cars for the last few months.
          I'd take delivery next week if they had the vehicle, so why should the buyer be penalised for something where they are at the whim of the manufacturer.
          Deals should be based on order / deposit date otherwise it's not really a deal.

          • Make it so on 16/05/2025 - 15:32

            @SenZubEanS: Yeah, I told the dealership that I cannot see the logic of this promotion, seeing how nobody ordering the car during the promotional period has any chance of being eligible. It is literally a lottery.

          • DarkOz on 17/05/2025 - 08:12
            +1

            @SenZubEanS: After speaking to 2 of the biggest dealerships in Sydney in person, I am convinced that if you order a Sealion 7 now there is no chance of delivery by 30th June. I didn't want to buy a $55k brand new car only to get myself into a lottery to save $2k with no chance of winning. I'd rather wait 3-6 months for a guaranteed and most likely bigger price drop due to competitions from Tesla Model Y and other Chinese EVs.

  • DarkOz on 14/05/2025 - 07:36

    Any one in here had any luck with free mats and or trunk liner?

  • rooboy316 on 16/05/2025 - 10:58

    We are trying to decide between an MG4 and the BYD Dolphin. Other than the drive experience/gadgets etc, I'm curious how MG's after sales service/parts availability will be, and durability too, compared to BYD. Given how BYD is trying to expand globally, surely this is something they'll focus on and improve over the next few years?

  • samehada on 16/05/2025 - 19:18
    +1

    Can you guys share which NL provider that you use with lowest interest rate? How about self managed Novated Lease?

    • PriceSensitive on 21/05/2025 - 08:53

      Reddit is your friend for this. I think somewhere between 7-9% should be a reasonable interest rate. I'd avoid Maxxia and Salarysmart. Lots of negative feedback on these guys.

  • PriceSensitive on 21/05/2025 - 08:47

    Hello, just resurrecting this thread. Say you put an order through and pay the refundable deposit, when is the 4% allowed? Because when you put it through, it generates a purchase order at the full price i.e. balance at settlement is D/A price less $1000. Does the 4% get refunded upon delivery?

    • mangobango on 21/05/2025 - 09:11
      +1

      You only put the initial deposit, they'll adjust the final price upon delivery if it arrives on time, but best to get in contact with them closer to the date anyhow to make sure it gets put through properly.

      I placed an order in store and then reached out to my NL company, they've been in contact with BYD and noted the 4% as a "dealer discount", so as long as all parties are fully aware it'll be fine.

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