BYD Auto: $5,000 Off All Ranges - 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 All Ranges - Dolphin from $35,000 +ORC, Shark 6 $65,000 +ORC, Sealion 7 from $63,000 +ORC @ BYD Dealers
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scott on 01/07/2025 - 13:46 bydauto.co.nz (887 clicks)
Last edited 02/07/2025 - 10:25 by 2 other users

BYD has extended their $5k off the entire BYD range offer to now cover all of July.

https://www.bydauto.co.nz/terms-condition

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https://www.cheapies.nz/node/51811

Wondering if this is the new normal for BYD pricing?

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 5.457m 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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    • Barserk on 01/07/2025 - 16:28
      +12

      I just watched the video,The creator obviously has provided his opinions which he is entitled to but didn’t see anything wrong with BYD tbh.
      He literally said on the video that the factory construction site has been sued in Brazil and you’re blaming BYD not the constructors, quite the selective hearing and bias. Like BYD does have some oversight responsibilities but it’s clearly contractors who were building the factory are at fault and being sued.
      Some people/inflencers surely have an agenda or an itch when they hear china. For heaven’s sake there’s a worldwide cult whose main agenda is to use propaganda against china(it’s real!!)
      As for the price you surely have no idea about economics of scale and vertical integration benefits so any further commentary is pointless.

    • scott on 01/07/2025 - 17:00
      +6

      It is fair if people have ethical concerns buying from China.

      But I think your suggestion that BYD is going to abruptly shut down improbable.

      BYD is the worlds largest seller of plug in vehicles, and rapidly growing. I think it has got to a point where it is too big to fail.

    • akrotohur on 02/07/2025 - 05:24

      Any suggestions on what's a better option?

      • scott on 02/07/2025 - 15:08

        If ethics are a big concern, I would suggest the Korean brands. Their EV's are brilliant, Had a AWD Ioniq 5 as my last rental car and they are an epic vehicle.

        Note the Kia EV5 is built in China.

        Also Note that Hyundai / Kia / Genesis are currently attracting a lot of heat relating to their handling of failures of the ICCU unit (which includes the cars charger, DC-DC to keep the car's 12V battery charged, and v2l, so is a critical component).

  • Baagin on 01/07/2025 - 20:42
    +1

    Video on PHEV utes tested in Australia

    https://youtu.be/eBMJKMgZ13s?si=YLlcz--Vqz1m8EnF

    AI Summary

    This video details an epic 2,000 km road trip to the Simpson Desert, testing three of the latest plug-in hybrid dual cabs: the BYD Shark, GWM Cannon Alpha, and Ford Ranger. The goal was to see if these PHEV 4x4s are practical for challenging Australian off-road conditions and if they can replace traditional petrol and diesel 4x4s.
    Here's a summary of their findings:
    * Plug-in Hybrid Technology: PHEVs combine a small petrol engine with electric motors and a rechargeable battery. They can run as full EVs for short trips (around 100km) or use the petrol engine for longer drives, towing, or off-road [01:31].
    * Initial Testing & Vehicle Overviews:
    * The BYD Shark has a futuristic design with electric motors at each axle and electronic traction control [02:30].
    * The GWM Cannon Alpha offers a traditional 4WD powertrain with a transfer case, front and rear lockers, low range, the largest EV battery, and best torque [03:00].
    * The Ford Ranger is closest to a traditional 4WD, with the biggest petrol engine, smallest EV motor, and the smallest battery, making it the most expensive [03:27].
    * Fuel Economy & Range Anxiety: The road trip highlighted significant challenges.
    * The PHEVs quickly ran out of electric charge, requiring frequent and problematic charging stops [04:29].
    * Towing severely impacted fuel economy, with the BYD Shark struggling [01:11:15] and the GWM Cannon Alpha showing the worst towing figures (26.5-28.2 L/100km) [01:13:08].
    * The Ford Ranger's predicted range was overly optimistic [01:12:50].
    * At highway speeds, the Shark and Cannon averaged 11-12 L/100km [01:14:05]. The hosts even stopped charging the BYD in Charleville due to time inefficiency on long drives [01:15:15].
    * In contrast, the diesel support vehicles demonstrated superior fuel economy and range [01:16:04, 01:16:50].
    * Weight & Payload: The added weight of batteries significantly reduced payload capacity, making the hybrids less practical for serious touring [01:09:06].
    * Camping & Auxiliary Power: While the BYD Shark offered substantial auxiliary power (6.8 kW) for camping [02:31:15], it required the vehicle to remain on [02:33:39]. The GWM Cannon Alpha's power outlets were inconvenient [02:39:56], and the Ford Ranger's daytime running lights stayed on when using accessories [03:11:11].
    * Off-Road Performance:
    * The BYD Shark performed surprisingly well in sand dunes and mud due to instant torque [03:50:00, 03:56:00].
    * The GWM Cannon Alpha also performed well in sand [04:10:00] and eventually in mud [03:59:00].
    * The Ford Ranger struggled with the largest sand dune, Big Red, requiring a tow due to its electronic traction control [04:50:00, 05:00:00].
    * In sand, PHEVs consumed significantly more fuel (20-23 L/100km) than diesels [05:24:00].
    * Conclusion: The hosts concluded that while promising off-road, the PHEVs' fuel economy on long drives and while towing wasn't significantly better than diesels, and their limited payload made them less practical for serious Australian outback touring. The technology isn't yet fully suited for these demands [01:06:25, 01:09:56]. The Ford Ranger was deemed the best of the three PHEVs despite its issues [01:10:14].

    • scott on 01/07/2025 - 23:15
      +1

      Thanks for posting.

      Generally in line with my expectations as a pervious PHEV owner.

      They make a lot of sense if you are going to be doing the bulk of your running (70%+) on electric (generally daily commuting or similar). But the petrol side of the powertrain is optimized for light weight, low cost etc, Which causes an efficiency hit. So if the majority of your driving is long distance you are better of with Pure electric, non plug in hybrid, diesel etc.

      Above does not apply to cars like the Rav4 prime which is basically a Rav4 hybrid with a bigger battery & motor shoehorned into a extremely efficient existing hybrid drivetrain.

      • B2theY2theD on 02/07/2025 - 09:08

        The vast majority of work utes are driving nowhere near 100 km a day (because doing so becomes uneconomic for the individual or business given time waste).

        I think these critiques are valid but the truth is that the shark is much more economical and nice to be in on a day to day basis that I almost discount them entirely.

        Hybrids have their place but the vast majority of people could switch to an EV today and face almost no change to their daily lifestyle.

        • scott on 02/07/2025 - 19:55

          I feel the PHEV utes are largely targeted at recreational users.

          Across the board they are expensive, only offered in high trim, only offered as double cab etc.

          Regardless, It seems the vast majority of ute's do a ~20km each way commute to work 5 days a week, tow the odd trailer to a garden center, or a jetski to the ramp on the weekend, and perhaps 2 long distance trips a year for holidays. This makes a perfect PHEV use case.

  • felixfurtak on 02/07/2025 - 08:25

    5.457mm is quite small!

    • scott on 02/07/2025 - 10:26

      Fixed. Thanks for the heads up.

    • Jizah on 02/07/2025 - 10:34
      +2

      It's not the size of the boat.

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