BYD Sealion 6 AWD 2025 review

[@metalmick99]

I've come to expect objective and thorough reviews from you, Matt, and this is no exception. As an owner, I agree wholeheartedly with all that you've said. I will add that although the suspension is not firm enough, I drove the car with spirit on some badly corrugated dirt roads near Armidale whilst on a trip with my wife, and it was fantastic; and before that in northern NSW on some shockingly potholed back roads, again the car was admirable, with no skipping off-line (something my Outback would do, especially if the dumb turkeys in the service department overinflated the tyres) when encountering a hole mid-corner. If the revised suspension loses this, I'd be very disappointed. Dust sealing is first-class too. My experience has not been all beer and skittles, but BYD customer service went above and beyond, providing by far the best service and solution I have ever experienced. (If you'd like to know more, I can drop an email.) Boot space is strange: width and length is about 4cm less than my Outback while the load depth to the top of the back seats is a little more. And yet I could fit all the items in (that I'd habitually squeeze into my Outback) for a road trip that my wife usually wants packed. In all, I'm delighted with the car.

[@therightcar]

Thanks so much for that mate. Appreciate it.

[@kerosene4751]

Do you happen to know the actual load depth with rear seats folded down? In other words the approximate distance from inside closed boot door, to the rear of front seats. I should go to the dealer and measure myself! No harm in asking here though.

[@metalmick99]

​@@kerosene4751 I can measure it tomorrow, but and early review mentioned 1.9 metres. Measured at 1.8m

[@tigergod666]

I had my byd sl6 primeum for over 4 month nearly 5400km have not filled up since 20/9 and still got 260km of fuel after 1000km and its the best car i have ever owned and i can plug the car into the house when we have blackout through cyclone

[@therightcar]

That’s spectacular.

[@bauboni]

I hope you filled your tank with 98 petrol as all gasoline octane ratings drops with time, if you used 91 your engine might have issues down the track

[@tigergod666]

@bauboni i only use the best for my cars and fuel in Oz last a lot longer than us fuel

[@bauboni]

@@tigergod666 who mentioned the US? I'm in Australia too, all fuel degrade with time, if you leave petrol for months in your tank the octane rating will drop drastically n o matter where you are.... and btw, Australia's petrol sucks in comparison to most of the world as we have too much Sulphur in it

[@tigergod666]

@bauboni I use to be a mechanic and 98 doesn't degrade as quick compared to 91

[@petercrawford3370]

Thanks for a great review. Enjoy some coffee.

[@therightcar]

You bloody legend. Thank you!

[@bauboni]

bloody hell coffee is expensive in NZ eh

[@petercrawford3370]

@@bauboni one coffee is never enough.

[@kerosene4751]

@@petercrawford3370 KZbin takes a greedy 30% cut of any super-thanks donation. Even worse, if you made the donation on an Apple device using Apple Pay, Apple takes another 30%, and the creator gets whatever is left over. So your $25 could potentially turn into $10 by the time it reaches your intended recipient. That's Big Tech for you.

[@SuperAlmighty]

This is the best value phev AWD car in the market.

[@therightcar]

Yep. Well, wait until you see my new Shark review coming up soon….

[@SuperAlmighty]

@@therightcar SL6 is the right size SUV.

[@Malc664]

​@@therightcarProduction model I assume. Paul Maric had a problem with a pre- production one going up a steep bank off-road.

[@fatdoi003]

@@Malc664 bit dumb to do a full review on a prototype...

[@petercrawford3370]

I had a really good drive of the AWD version a few months back here in NZ. It is a really decent offering, very comfortable and a ton of torque. And I think more elegant than a RAV-4. The Misti is strong option also. If you're driving a longer distance, I think that using the combination of battery and motor is the best choice for economy. But around town, pure EV is lots of fun.

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate - yep, well summarised!! Cheers

[@janakaw2006]

Great review. Unbiased. I just bought mine yesterday for my son. Super quick for a hybrid. I enjoy driving it more than my BMW X5. So much cheaper to own and maintain. Euro cars are money pits and not that great compared to Chinese catching up so fast. Value for money.

[@therightcar]

Yep well said. You have a lucky son!

[@redbrickize]

I booked the 25 premium and waiting for delivery in about 6-8 weeks time. My first brand new car.

[@therightcar]

Cool! Hope you love it. Congrats!

[@redbrickize]

@@therightcarwill let you know how it drives.

[@stuey412]

You've been a favourite for years, from way back when you were with larger groups, looked very different and pre fatherhood (late congrats btw). But, I'm one of those people with 100 browser tabs open with each one with a purpose and I often listen to reviews while doing other things. Sooooooo I'd LOVE it if you could quote figures as well as a graphic on screen so I don't have to rewind, play another ad and physically look :P x

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate. Appreciate that! Glad you are enjoying my content. I am not going to be changing that strategy though, as I use the graphics so I don’t have to remember all the figures! My brain isn’t capable of that anymore (thanks to being a dad, and thanks for the congrats). So, sorry - but stick around! Who knows whether things will change.

[@obyrnej8z]

We have had our AWD sealion 6 for 3 months 9000km and is the best car we have owned. We have only filled up 3 times. It’s almost free driving with a modest solar setup and can fill up anywhere. It’s fast too. Awesome car.

[@therightcar]

Great real-world feedback. Love that. Thank you!

[@H-hr5rw]

was solar expensive to setup?

[@kazoh0lic]

What is the cost in terms of electric/petrol for you every month?

[@alexanderrikmanis8753]

I think it is better to fill it more often but don't do a full tank at once - put a little but more often. By doing that you add a fresh petrol to the old one that has been sitting in your tank for a while which helps the petrol to retain its additives The more a fuel sits in a tank - the worse it becomes so adding a bit of fresh fuel is good for the car.

[@jmax9]

I've had this same AWD blue model for two weeks now, and have been absolutely loving it. Not even halfway through a fuel tank: excellent.

[@therightcar]

That’s awesome. 🙌

[@ddsgardening7437]

This is one of the biggest Car manufacturers in China ,have been for for eons, Cheers always enjoy your opinions 👍

[@therightcar]

Yep; they’re really starting to show some dominance on the global scale too. Great products.

[@glennO-e9r]

BYD has overtaken Ford for 2024 global sales.

[@Malc664]

Thanks

[@therightcar]

You’re welcome! Thanks for that.

[@rosscase88]

I am buying the 4WD version soon . Just waiting for the update on the suspension which is not far away probably next month.It would be great if Matt could get one when they arrive and do a comparison

[@therightcar]

I will see what I can do!

[@alexanderrikmanis8753]

I have the 4WD version. Suspension is definitely more softier that in other cars, I accidentally hit a road bump because I was driving over it on a higher speed. I am pretty sure my old Kia would handle that better but the lessons is learned and I'll be more careful next time. Otherwise - all good, soft and comfy ride.

[@AlanSheehan-u6n]

I bought a Premium in early December and can honestly say that it is the best car I’ve ever had (I am 60). It’s so quiet and comfortable, the tech is incredible and I am saving a lot on fuel compared to the 2016 Tucson petrol 2.0 I had before. I have been charging mainly during the day using my solar power and the slow charger so I am not drawing power from the grid. I have used only 20 litres of fuel and have done 2000kms so far. I have had all sorts of cars in the past, including many BMWs, and hands down this car is the best value for money ever. The fit and finish is excellent and the DMi drive system is so smooth and efficient. Go for the Premium rather than the Dynamic. Well worth the extra $$.

[@jasonwatson673]

Great review Matt shame it's got no spare tyre, a bit of a deal breaker. really looking forward to the Shark review now

[@therightcar]

It’s coming very soon! 😎

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

you might be struggling to find that car these days, most do not have a spare these days. Looking forward to the shark -- IT has a spare!

[@taniksai1]

Worth mentioning about Haval H6 Gt phev coming early next year with 180 kms EV range

[@therightcar]

It wasn’t an option when I filmed this. I’ll be covering it when I can!

[@markward573]

They need more dealerships and service centres before I buy a BYD. That’s my only concern before buying one

[@therightcar]

I understand that concern!

[@acde9355]

Hopefully, that's a matter of time.

[@hellothere4342]

I think these get serviced at MyCar.

[@JoshuaMcTackett]

Yeah they can be serviced at MyCar under contract from BYD. BYD makes unreal cars 💪

[@markward573]

@@hellothere4342not many Mycar service centres out where I live, think the nearest is 200kms away, dealership 300km

[@sublerm8175]

We got one as the family school run and shopping rig. Awesome car so far 7500km. does exactly what its intended for and very well. time will tell with a newish brand. windscreen cracked already but ive replaced many windscreens on several cars near where i live. I agree though i really want to put a decent set of tyres and some aftermarket wheels on it. i tell everyone that its my porsche............................... from temu

[@annybaobao333]

Hi is this the stone grey colour? Just placed my order for the AWD stone grey but haven't seen the real car yet. Thanks.

[@leedaq7767]

can't wait to compare this to sealion 7

[@therightcar]

Me neither!!

[@agusedyanto3324]

If I'm not mistaken, sealion 6 is phev, sealion 7 is bev, maybe they can't be compared 😂

[@Lanorlanorlanor]

Can upgrade to dvr to act as dash cam?

[@annybaobao333]

The Sealion 7 is coming out next month is it worth waiting for the new one?

[@yaleyooguo3870]

Sealion 7 is pure EV, but this one is PHEV

[@faisy414243]

10 out of 10 recomeded I have dynamic and it's purely ❤

[@therightcar]

Gold. Thanks!

[@Dennis-zd6ie]

Great car to drive and very efficient on fuel. Only issues I've found are an overly sensitive auto braking system where I've had no hazards and the car has braked automatically which could have caused an accident. Also hate that the unlock on the handle isn't touch to unlock, but button push. Have had some issues with the supplied home charger, working for the moment but it sometimes wants to charge and other times doesn't. Left my wife in the car as well to go into the shops, she had the keys and I get phone notifications saying I left my child in the car and the alarm is going off. Great feature for a child but a pain for my wife. The suspension is too soft that you can feel every speed bump you go over aggressively. A sports mode button would be a much better feature. Battery drains so fast when any aircon or music is on. Had an issue with the latest update stuffing up the android auto, so had to do a factory reset to get it to work again. Overall it is worth the money paid but there is definitely some bugs that need to be fixed to make this a serious leader in the market

[@quinnya]

Did the test vehicle have the upgraded suspension announced in October?

[@therightcar]

I don’t believe so, it was still a bit soggy. (Updated)

[@rosscase88]

Obviously not .will not be due until late december or early Jan 2025

[@PatrickPhelan-t9k]

I've read the changes are to the suspension design - going from three link to five link IRS. No idea if that is true or not, but I guess the question will be how they tune it. If it remains softly sprung and a bit under-damped, will still be a bit squidgy at higher speeds on bumpy/twisty roads.

[@rosscase88]

@@PatrickPhelan-t9k I believe they have done an Australian suspension tune the same as Kia do in Oz which will firm up the suspension as this problem with the floaty feel at higher speeds as been mentioned in most of the reviews I have read

[@therightcar]

I hope it is more controlled. Nothing a set of different springs in the standard model wouldn’t fix.

[@ChristophePical]

What about the Kia Sportage?

[@therightcar]

Great car. Revised model coming soon too!

[@hadtobe4502]

Its a hybrid so slowly driving around will stay in EV mode, however, does the motor scream when performance is asked for?

[@jmax9]

You can barely even notice it kick in.

[@therightcar]

Nah it’s pretty quiet. The advantage of it being a turbocharged downsized engine is that it is urgent without being noisy. Toyota hybrids are a bit more screamy. This one is relatively hushed

[@realjohnboxall]

No full-size spare wheel, no deal. When you live in regional Australia you don't have time or often the retail availability to get your tyres fixed in a sensible timeframe.

[@Mouldyturnip75]

I had heard a Australian tuned suspension was being rolled to on the 2025? Is this still a thing?

[@therightcar]

Yes, I will retest it in January!

[@Richard-wt8uq]

Did the test car have the upgraded suspension?

[@therightcar]

Nope - it was the existing suspension I believe.

[@markgillette8631]

After cross shopping this and the outlander in September and quizzing the dealer if the ones shipping were the newly announced revamped cars with DMI5 (dealer here in NZ didn’t have a clue) I went with the Outlander. Managed to get the VRX model for the same price as the AWD sealion on a run out sale. Loved the BYD tho and it is an excellent car loaded with features.

[@therightcar]

Okay that’s a good deal!

[@jimeohyah]

Is this the model with the redesigned rear suspension ?

[@therightcar]

No, but I’ll be driving that one in January!

[@jamesdawson3123]

Smarter tech than all the competitors, Toyota are now adopting BYD drive trains in their future hybrid models.

[@therightcar]

Yep that says a lot.

[@bauboni]

no, Toyota is interested in BYD's blade battery tech, that's all Toyota's hybrid and PHEV drivetrains are the best in the world, and came much earlier than BYD's....

[@Truthstelling]

@@bauboni yes, Toyota is adopting BYD's drive train in several of its vehicles, including the 2026 Corolla, the bZ3C, and other future models: also a Prius styled SUV in China

[@jasonjarvis7623]

Toyota are using 20 year old tech in the RAV4. ​@bauboni

[@bauboni]

@@jasonjarvis7623 wow you clearly know shit about fuck... they are in the 5th gen of hybrid tech, they have 20 years of development, NO OTHER COMPANY gets close to their efficiency numbers

[@luffylee5243]

Now, the price gap between the two models becomes more expansive as the price of the Dynamic version is down by $3000. The $7000 gap makes buyers hesitate to go for Dynamic one. Byd made a big mistake by not applying a discount to both models, as the Tesla Model Y Juniper was released a few days before. Despite the difference between EV and PHEV, I believe many people may consider going for Model Y instead, for the lower model that costs A$63,400. I only hope that Byd would apply the same or higher discount to the premium model of Sealion 6 at the same time they announce Sealion 7 in mid Feb. If the price difference between Sealion 6 and 7 is not large enough and similarly that between Sealion 7 and Tesla model Y, most people will go for Tesla model Y for sure.

[@tyronecastillo16]

Great review. How is the depreciation on the BYD brand?

[@therightcar]

My crystal ball isn’t tuned in on that just yet. But I’d expect it will be stronger for resale on the ute than, say, on an Atto 3.

[@Mike-nh3be]

That fuel consumption is what my turbo diesel car does and that was half the price. If you mostly do short trips and can charge at home then it might be a great option.

[@therightcar]

Yep, the fuel use is diesel-like, but without the oily hands when you fill up and the noxious gasses that might kill your dogs and children

[@GDM22]

What turbo Diesel car did you pickup for 30k new, how does the acceleration compare.

[@gregb1599]

Its so odd in NZ the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross phev sold just 159 cars in November, however the BYD Sealion sold just 25! Why? I have no idea! But wow they are not selling well in NZ! As a comparison the very old and tired Toyota Rav4 AWD hybrid with an up to 6 month wait still managed to sell 1877 in November! I hope Australia does better in sales of the Sealion because getting beaten by over 120 units by the very old Eclipse Cross phev is very disappointing! Oh never mind I now know why brand new the Eclipse Cross phev is $45k for the top spec while in our market the Sealion starts at $58k! Its called phev dumping just like our EV market drop the price to move it and never sell them again

[@therightcar]

Interesting. NZ is a challenge. Maybe there were deals, lots more cars in stock… who knows. Sealion 6 has sold thousands since launch here. Australia’s most popular PHEV… until Shark comes!

[@gregb1599]

@therightcar Yeah our EV market is a joke! The Tesla Model Y used to sell in the hundreds per month, November just 15! With just 6 Model 3! Although that is still better than zero BYD Seal sold in November! The used EV market is even worse! With just 13 used EV sold apart from the Japanese import Nissan Leaf that sold 70.

[@petercrawford3370]

The Eclipse Cross lacks so much of the tech that the BYD has, so I don't get why they sell so well compared to the BYD. And yeah, the RAV's numbers of November was more than impressive. I think the Sealion just offers a lot more value, style and tech. The Rav almost seems stale in the style department. And the BYD offers more space between the A and B pillars and for us older folks, slightly easier to get in and out of. It just doesn't make sense that they're not selling in good numbers, cause it's a heck of a lot of car. Now I'm going to make absolutely no sense at all....even though I really like the Sealion, I've ordered the new CRV AWD Sports Premium. It was the comfort, space and drive difference that sold me on the Honda. And that 1.5 Turbo that doesn't need the more expensive juice to run on sure helps to. Lovely motor and a very elegant drive. Granted it doesn't come close to the AWD Sealion on power, and that where it doesn't make any sense that I've chosen the CRV over it. There you go. the CRV made me feel happier and I guess that is what matters.

[@luofubo]

RUC on EVs and PHEVs in NZ is such a joke, the same as diesel, this is how green NZ is.

[@rosscase88]

Just won car of the year in NZ

[@camsmith4047]

Does it have one pedal driving? Is the steering vague like the suspension? What's the navigation like or doesn't it come with it?

[@therightcar]

No one-pedal. Steering isn’t involving. But it’s accurate enough. Navigation is good.

[@JIMMY-nz1ld]

DMi does not have a gearbox??

[@therightcar]

It has a hybrid-specific single-speed transmission: not a “gearbox” per se.

[@raymondmumford6255]

Absolutely loving mine.

[@therightcar]

That’s great to hear!

[@djm8027]

It's not unique to the sealion, but some better colour and wheel options would be good

[@therightcar]

Agree. I’d put a different set of rims on straight away!

[@daweigo6851]

Yes, does need better wheels design wise,

[@jamesdawson3123]

The only thing that bugs me too, I've seen overseas models with better wheels, we need the same

[@rahul20061982]

What about Haval H6 Phev

[@therightcar]

Haven’t driven it yet! Can’t say if it’s a good thing or not. I wasn’t overly impressed with regular H6 GT….

[@buncha5651]

I'd buy the.Regular old hybrid with a spare tire.😊 I'm not interested in anything you need to recharge without a spare. 💩

[@therightcar]

Haha of course. Toyota? 😜

[@buncha5651]

​@therightcar Yes, the one company that has enough sense to supply a spare wheel. 👌

[@tdubs21]

how many times have you changed a tyre? I've done it once.. some people are just too scared

[@buncha5651]

​@@tdubs21 It's like house insurance. 🤔I wouldn't be without it, same as a spare wheel. Both are extremely important when that occasion occurs.

[@tdubs21]

@@buncha5651 sounds like something a boomer would say

[@amrdiab3940]

Can you (auto journalists) please stop asking manufacturers to firm up car rides ? Because you collectively ruined most car rides for the rest of us! Driving at slow Australian speed limit there is not need for a firm sporty car!! All one would get from that is a sore back

[@therightcar]

Hahaha - it’s more to do with the obsession with big wheels and low profile tyres that designers insist upon than the suspension in a lot of situations! And look, I am a fan of comfy rides. The existing tune was just a bit TOO soft, with notable body roll that could cause car-sickness for some, thanks to Australia’s more challenging roads.

[@joelopic]

Such a shame that it is so bland on the exterior. They are getting closer to the mark though

[@therightcar]

I get it, a bit conservative design-wise.

[@hellothere4342]

Toyota made a killing from being bland.

[@jasonn1210]

Im looking at getting this to tow my 900kg braked food truck around. Has anyone used the BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic to tow? How did it handle? How was the fuel efficiency

[@therightcar]

Thanks for the comment but why wouldn’t you just choose the Shark instead?

[@luffylee5243]

Dynamic has a tow capacity of just 750kg.

[@ianking8197]

Proximity and number of dealerships and warranty period mean this might be out for me

[@therightcar]

Understandable. You gotta do what’s right for you!

[@alexdunstan3781]

I just looks like it is so 1970s styling

[@georgepappas4628]

I'm not interested in a plug-in as a regular hybrid is much easier, and no spare tyre is no deal.

[@therightcar]

Okay, buy a RAV4.

[@GDM22]

@@therightcar That is what he was hinting at, he probably already owns one.

[@BluePandaa284]

No spare tire, no deal. By the way, when they first launched this vehicle, they advertised it as 574 liters, and then they apologized that it was 425 liters, not 574 liters. In my opinion, they should be fined by the consumer court. I know that many people bought it because it has a 574 liter trunk. They organized a misleading campaign. In many past review videos, they still advertise this tiny trunk as 574 liters.

[@8Mikehunt]

FFS......TYRE, BOOT, LITRES. If you want to watch an Australian review, learn the bloody lingo.

[@BluePandaa284]

@8Mikehunt Dude, I'm sorry, I speak 5 different languages. You've probably never used a single different language in your life. When you speak 5 different languages, you can misspell words that are common to most languages when you switch between languages. I'm sure my intelligence level is much higher than yours, even if I use the wrong words. You are the last person I would ask which video to watch or not hahaha

[@henrylawson430]

@@8Mikehuntyou are on American video platform. Go and invent a bogan video platform and be rude as you like to non bogans. Call it boganTube.

[@ETERNITY777]

🎉🎉 HA HYANDAI TUSCON 2024 HYBRIDS RULE 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@therightcar]

Okay mate

[@daweigo6851]

Why?

[@ETERNITY777]

@daweigo6851 BETTER VALUE PS EV CARS AND LITHIUM WITH BATTERY 400KG MIXED WITH WATER IS A BIG LEGAL BOMB HAAAAAAAAAAS

[@Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars]

Its just a pity the styling isn't a bit more aspirational..yeah its an SUV..but sooo generic.

[@therightcar]

It is maybe a bit too safe!

[@liuyangyang]

OK, try Fangchengbao, Denza and Yangwang. All from BYD. Or AITO M7 and M9.

[@davidscott820]

The big question is did you get paid 4k for doing the review as Maric spews about 😂😂😂😂

[@therightcar]

I didn’t get paid anything to do anything. I get paid by KZbin for working to create content. I dunno what you’re talking about with Maric?

[@351tgv]

@@therightcar - the so called "Expert" was blabbering in bis Shark 6 video about ":influences" being paid to attend the BYD Broken Hill event. anyway funny thing is that people from CE were at the Broken Hill even that BYD ran but the "Expert" failed to mention that.

[@jonathanfgh1]

Everyone knows about INFLUENCERS being paid to attend the SHARK UTE launch ......

[@therightcar]

I mustn’t have been INFLUENTIAL enough to be considered 🤪🤪🤪

[@davidscott820]

@therightcar 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lifefun1987]

chinese here. byd service need special training and certificate due to high voltage in the car. good idea to get training and make money from byd.

[@therightcar]

Haha yeah I guess

[@kajak012]

no spare wheel forget it imho

[@daweigo6851]

$80,000 for outlander, simple ridiculous....

[@therightcar]

Absurd.

[@ddsgardening7437]

But id still get Rav

[@therightcar]

I can understand that.

[@bauboni]

the CR-V is better tho

[@frazergeno4557]

When you're talking the tires. To what?

[@therightcar]

Swapping them? I’d get Michelin, Continental or Pirelli, personally.

[@GlowingTube]

As much as I think this is a brilliant SUV I won’t buy one. The reason is that BYD have chosen not to set up a factory operation in Australia, rather they use a distributor (AP Eagers). The result of this is the worst new car warranty in Australia, very high service and parts costs, limited spares and tech support. I shudder to think what will happen if you have a warranty claim. When BYD decide they want to take our market seriously, I’ll take a look.

[@therightcar]

I can understand that. It might be an issue, or it might not! Time will tell what happens with the brand here.

[@bauboni]

This will likely reflect in resale value as well... like with most EVs, you save on petrol, then lose 20k+ on resale...

[@liuyangyang]

BYD have chosen not to set up a factory operation -- you must be joking. Almost 90% PHEV build in China. Australian made will cost at least 50% more. Australia is a very small market.

[@GlowingTube]

@@liuyangyang I'm not joking, BYD are not taking our market seriously so I'm not taking them seriously. When they ditch their distribution arrangement I'll take a look.

[@GlowingTube]

@ Dude, I’m talking about distribution arrangements not manufacturing

[@351tgv]

This is just my view you obviously have your own view, to me BYD have yet to show the AU market anything of substance to convince buyers that there cars will last 3 to 5 years of hard ownership, I know people that have purchased BYD based on the "sugar hit" and within 3 month regretted it and lost big money off loading them, now that is also true of most brands in the market place but the "China brigade" hits harder as most don't want to buy them as 2nd hand which means good luck with resale if you are an owner. The same happens to those who were fooled into buy Tesla on novated leases, they all took a bath in acid and yeah once burnt never burnt again.

[@therightcar]

I hear you mate. Investing in any new brand is a risk.

[@thearlongpark]

Car is not an investment property, those people need to change their mindset when buying a car. If they want to save money on a car then only stick to second-hand market where the car has already fully depreciated, that is how you save money on a car.

[@glennO-e9r]

Cool story bro.

[@GDM22]

Novated Leases for EVs are FBT exempt on all costs including finance costs, EVs also came with rebates for a time, still do in WA and in some states no stamp duty. If you are paying a high marginal tax rate it will be significantly cheaper than buying outright, especially if you negotiate the interest rate. Also interesting that you know many BYD owners who regretted their purchase after 3 months, I don't see virtually any in the comments section of videos I watch and I watch a lot, on the contrary people seem very satisified.

[@mrtonysantos]

shit warranty... gutless of them not to go unlimited km like other chinese cars

[@therightcar]

I wouldn’t say it’s shit. Mitsubishi doesn’t have unlimited…. Would you say the same about their warranty?

[@清德賴-v7q]

中国之外。有DMI 5.0了？？？？

[@thearlongpark]

No, not yet only 4.0 so far

[@therightcar]

Yep only 4.0

[@dale7385]

Test drove. Build is not the greatest and drives like a bus

[@RailgunNZ]

ugly wheel design, small boot size compared to similar sized cars, could be $5k cheaper, resale likely terrible.

[@therightcar]

Okay 👌 so what would you buy instead?

[@naashuman5503]

China 🇨🇳 has the Australian 🇦🇺 motoring press in its pocket 🙄 I just hope and pray that the Australian public resists the urge to fall into the trap 🙏

[@therightcar]

No it doesn’t. Consumers buy what is best for them. China is making cars that are better than the established players based on pricing and technology. Its simple. Make better stuff, achieve more sales.

[@351tgv]

@@therightcar Matt I had to thumbs down you for this comment. No one knows the longevity of the petrol engines also the electrics (not battery but the actual electrics), also you have to have the car services at MyCar (former KMart Auto) and yeah they are not known to be nice to customers.

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

​@@therightcarCorrect. It's wild that people are so scared of china

[@351tgv]

@@onetwothreefour-s1n Not afraid of China at all, the issue here is that BYD and other China car manufactures have yet to show any market outside of China that there cars will old any value in 3 to 5 years time. Tried getting parts for a SIAC owned brand like MG or LDV? good luck with the wait times, same applies to BYD. If BYD were so serious about the AU market then they would not have come to our market via a 3rd party like EV Direct, to me that suggest they have no faith in their products.

[@weiwei8072]

@@351tgv Reflect on the chinese domestic market, the most competitive in the world. They sell 30 million vehicles a year and legacy brands are getting destroyed there, they are discounting 20/30/40% just to move stock. Australian market, if it were to remain open to chinese automakers will see this trend within the next 5 years, its inevitable despite whatever cope the internet has to argue.

[@ChrisChinner]

Electric cars - one of the greatest delusions of this era...

[@therightcar]

Well this isn’t electric, it’s electrified.

[@ChrisChinner]

@therightcar Yep, you'll really enjoy pushing it home...

[@jonathanfgh1]

If people don't know the difference between a full EV and a petrol-electric hybrid by now ..... I am not going to tell them.