BYD Auto: $5,000 off Entire Range - Dolphin from $35,000 +ORC, Shark 6 $65,000 +ORC, Sealion 7 from $63,000 +ORC @ BYD Dealers

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BYD Auto: $5,000 off Entire Range - Dolphin from $35,000 +ORC, Shark 6 $65,000 +ORC, Sealion 7 from $63,000 +ORC @ BYD Dealers
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scott on 30/05/2025 - 17:44 bydauto.co.nz (1440 clicks)
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$5k off the entire BYD range for the month of June.

List prices here: https://www.bydauto.co.nz/ (click vehicles and the one you are interested in)

Dealers are already starting to advertise these prices on trade me.

I think their most attractive vehicles are the Seal, Sealion 6 & 7 & Shark 6

Shark 6 at $65k + ORC is especially attractive. This is a 321 kW PHEV AWD ute, with 790kg payload, 2500kg tow rating. 5.7s 0-100 time, 10amp 230v power sockets, 100km EV range on the very easy NEDC test cycle. Kinda massive at 5.457mm long.

For comparison the yet to launch Ranger PHEV (much less powerful, and much less EV range, but more payload and tow rating) is prices at: $82,990 PHEV XLT, $89,990 PHEV Wildtrak, and $94,990 PHEV Stormtrack

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  • Poppymocky on 30/05/2025 - 18:33
    +3

    Hope there is more to come. BYD did big drops in china last week, e.g. 20% off Sealion 7

    • kfr23 on 30/05/2025 - 18:42

      That's China, much larger market

      • scott on 30/05/2025 - 19:59
        +1

        BYD is the worlds largest plug in car manufacturer, and are quite reputable.

        I don't think them undertaking a recall 9 months ago is a negative sign for the brand. If anything it is good that brands do recalls when issues are found.

  • Christo on 30/05/2025 - 19:09
    +4

    I'm hoping they bring in the Seagull here in NZ.

    • scott on 30/05/2025 - 19:47

      Sat in one in the Philippines. Absolutely nice enough to bring to NZ, and I think there is a spot in the market below the Dolphin for it.

      Just don't expect China prices. In the Philippines it is PHP 898,000, which works out to NZD 27,000.

      Also the drivetrain spec is really weak by modern western EV standards. 55kW FWD, 30kWh battery battery with 305km range on the extremely optimistic CLTC cycle - expect ~190km real world (38 kWh / 405km CLTC range also offered in some markets), peak 30kW DC charging speed, 130km/h top speed, 13.0s 0-100.

      I think they are sold out now, but I assume BYD was watching the GWM Ora being discounted to $27k last year. That's a quite a bit larger 126 kW car with a 48 kWh battery that would have been hard for BYD to compete with.

      • codyc1515 on 31/05/2025 - 08:58

        Fine for to & from work or from the lifestyle block to get groceries, etc. Most trips are not that long. It’s definitely a great option for a second car - at the right price point.

        • scott on 02/06/2025 - 23:35

          This June 1 video strongly hints the BYD Seagull while not confirmed is likely to come to NZ.

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GEsqIsSJRk

          You are right, a lot will hinge on price, generally an area BYD has been a bit weak on in NZ, compared to other brands.

          Based on Philippines pricing, I would expect the 55kW FWD, 30kWh battery version of the Seagull to be around $27k NZD. Decent chance BYD would only want to bring the bigger battery version to NZ which would be more expensive.

          To succeed it will need to well come in under NZD 32k I think, ideally under $30k. I get some people want new or smaller car's, but the leaf will remain the benchmark for value & entry level performance for years to come. Currently a used 40kWh leaf (around 180-200 km range) with a 110 kW motor can be had for under $15k.

          I learnt to drive in a nissan navara ute with a 58 kW non turbo diesel (and we carried big loads and did a heap of towing with it), so understand that 55kW in a subcompact hatchback is enough to get the job done. But still, in 2025, I would be reluctant to to buy a car less powerful than my current 80 kW (24 kWh) Nissan leaf).

  • daunjan on 30/05/2025 - 19:15

    Looks like Tesla doing a deal for month of June also. https://www.tesla.com/en_nz

  • 2658 on 30/05/2025 - 20:17
    +1

    Actually BYD best sell in china is 秦 Pro, the cheapest one is around 15k nzd.

    • Vishnu Masala on 02/06/2025 - 00:14
      +1

      No criticism is permitted here

      • Kury on 02/06/2025 - 16:31

        Exactly, Winnie the Pooh is happy about it.

  • Donnycrane on 30/05/2025 - 21:46
    -1

    Took the byd shark 6 for a test drive this week for a couple hours. Some great tech/thinking going on there at byd but the execution is horrific. Worst auto cruise control I have ever used, lane keep assist that is determined to assist you with filling out ACC and insurance forms. So many annoying bleeps and actual yelling at you for random reasons and a ride that shudders and jumps all over the place. Oh and tiny fonts you can't read at all on the screens. But apart from that, pretty cool haha. Verson 2.0 coming soonish should hopefully iron that out. They are also missing a trick with very weak Regen and no one pedal driving.

    • Barserk on 31/05/2025 - 00:47
      +1

      Their driving assist system should improve greatly with the new Gods Eye system rollout.
      They still need to iron out suspension and driving characteristics from what I hear, but good news is they seem to support their cars with needed OTA updates.

  • kinglock on 31/05/2025 - 14:59

    Does anyone know Sealion 7 NZ version is dual motor or one? Thanks

    • quasar on 31/05/2025 - 15:31

      The cheaper "Premium" spec is single motor RWD, the more expensive/quicker "Performance" spec is dual motor AWD.

  • Jaesonal on 31/05/2025 - 16:21
    +1

    As a Chinese, I can tell you that this company is currently facing a debt crisis, but it has not been made public yet. Therefore, whether in China or other countries, it is crazy about selling at a low price. However, this is good for us consumers, because we can buy better products with less money.

  • mxersam on 01/06/2025 - 10:52
    +1

    May be worth watching this before rushing out and buying one of these "clean and green" vehicles.

    https://youtu.be/SNag4j0nmKU?si=cq8gvH_nRcwGyfNF

    • Kiwi on 01/06/2025 - 10:59
      +1

      Yea…. "About 68% of world production is used in stainless steel. A further 10% is used for nickel-based and copper-based alloys, 9% for plating, 7% for alloy steels, 3% in foundries, and 4% in other applications such as in rechargeable batteries, including those in electric vehicles (EVs)."

      • pdevonporf on 01/06/2025 - 22:38
        -2

        Unfortunately, you get your information from propaganda from the Internet and YouTube in reality China's primary source for nickel used in battery production is Indonesia. Indonesia's nickel mining and refining industry.

        • Sickman on 02/06/2025 - 22:57

          pdevonporf, not sure where you get you information from, but China is not going to use Class II Nickel from Laterite Oxide deposits in Indonesia or Philippines for batteries. The Indonesians are just using a conventional roasting and reduction processes that yields Nickel of just over 75% purity which is suitable for Stainless Steel but not normally used in batteries due to the costs to remove the impurities. Much cheaper to use Class I Nickel from Sulphide deposits in China and Russia, as well as Canada and Australia.

            • Sickman on 04/06/2025 - 19:49
              +1

              @Kury: That is the same video as above about the mining of Laterite deposits in Indonesia which is an example of poor mining practices by poor operators in some developing countries. Mining oxide ore deposits is normally a bit of mucky process but it can be done well. As a geologist I have visited them in practice and do not do any work for these unethical miners. That video does not actually provide any evidence of NEV companies actually using Class II Nickel for EV batteries but they get much more viewers if they blame EV rather than SLS industries. They ask politicians and car salesman about nickel but they like the normal public do not have a clue about different grades of Nickel and the different types of Nickel ore (nor grades of coal for that matter). They only provide the information reported from car companies on their website which the reporters do not report in their documentary which is just poor reporting but it would be a bit boring to blame SLS (and the London Metal Exchange for the downturn of the Nickel mines in Australia). I did roll my eyes when the reporters had to sneak on the mine site, but then they did heaps of drone and other footage which is pretty hard to do discreetly. The security coming and leaving mine site airports is normally pretty detailed in developing countries from my experience. The reporters were doing more acting rather than evidence based reporting in that documentary. If you know of any quality EV batteries made using just upgraded Class II Nickel, then send a link of that as I would be very interested to read about it.

              • Sickman on 04/06/2025 - 19:53

                @Sickman: If you do not believe me then here is a shorten AI answer:
                Purity: Class 1 nickel is much purer than Class 2 nickel.
                Applications: Class 1 nickel is crucial for the EV battery market, while Class 2 is a primary ingredient in stainless steel.
                Supply Chain: The shift towards lower-cost Class 2 nickel for stainless steel production has impacted the nickel market, leading to price fluctuations

    • Sickman on 02/06/2025 - 00:39
      +3

      Those BYDs all use Blade Battery technology so no nickel in the car battery. However there maybe Class II nickel in the SLS in the car and in any cheap Li-ion batteries in car door remotes etc.

      Maybe you should read this before rushing out buy New Zealand farmed food. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/16/west-saharan-g…
      It has dropped off the newspaper reporting radar lately, but quick search shows we are still the only western country apart from Mexico still importing Phosphate from West Sahara :(

  • felixfurtak on 01/06/2025 - 12:37

    Any idea what the typical service costs are for something like a Shark 6. A PHEV with 100km range should make it very cheap to run with a 50km daily commute, cheaper than an EV. But probably not as comfortable or good sound system as a model Y, which also has virtually zero service costs.

    • Donnycrane on 01/06/2025 - 21:22

      I looked into that. Seems like $2k ish total for services in the first 3 years. needs servicing every 12 months.

      • kiwisarentfruit on 02/06/2025 - 11:32

        Costs vary, my 3 year service cost just under $300

    • scott on 02/06/2025 - 23:02
      +1

      Note the 100km range is on the optimistic NEDC test cycle, 80km is more realistic (should easily cover 50km commuting)

      Yip, half price RUC's on PHEV's mean they are a good deal for somebody who spends most of their time in electric mode.

      Could also consider the Sealion 6, which is cheaper than the Shark 6.

      That said, as a previous PHEV, and current pure EV owner, I think I prefer pure EV regardless of RUC status.

      Can't comment on service cost's

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