Last verified: 5 October 2026 · Prices and specs re-verified against manufacturer AU pages monthly.
BYD's Australian story is the defining EV story of the decade: from zero in early 2022 to outselling Tesla by 2026, on the back of sharp pricing and a range that now spans city hatch to family SUV to performance sedan.
The Sealion 7 headlines the range — 82.5kWh, a 482km WLTP claim and a drive-away price roughly $4,000 under the equivalent Model Y. The Atto 3 remains the value pick; the Seal is the driver's car of the line-up.
Sales trajectory
Overtook Tesla on brand volume in 2026
Source: VFacts/EVC monthly releases, 2026. Atto 3, Sealion 7, Seal and Dolphin drive the volume.
The range: specs and drive-away prices
| Model | Battery | 10–80% DC | Tow | ANCAP | Warranty | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atto 3 Extended Small SUV | $44,990 | 60.5 kWh | 420 km | 44 min | 750 kg | 5 star (2022) | 6yr/150,000km |
| Sealion 7 Premium Mid-size SUV | $54,990 | 82.5 kWh | 482 km | 32 min | 1,500 kg | 5 star (2025) | 6yr/150,000km |
| Seal Premium Sedan | $54,990 | 82.5 kWh | 570 km | 37 min | 1,500 kg | 5 star (2023) | 6yr/150,000km |
Charging compatibility
- CCS2 on all AU models — works on every public network.
- No native Supercharger access for older models; open-access Supercharger sites work via the Tesla app.
- Blade Battery LFP chemistry tolerates regular 100% charging better than NMC packs.
Ownership: warranty, servicing, the fine print
- 6yr/150,000km vehicle warranty; 8yr/160,000km battery warranty.
- Capped-price servicing via dealer network (EVDirect distribution).
- Service coverage improving quickly but still thinner than legacy brands in regional areas.
How we rank & source this page
Prices come from manufacturer AU pages and dealer quotes, verified on the date shown. Range figures are WLTP lab numbers — expect roughly 80–90% in mixed real-world driving. Rankings weigh cost per km, charging speed, warranty and availability. No brand pays for placement; commercial relationships are labelled and never affect the order. See methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Early reliability data is solid — the Blade LFP battery has an excellent thermal record globally, and AU consumer complaints are concentrated on infotainment quirks rather than drivetrain faults. The 6-year warranty is above average.
The Dolphin Essential is Australia's cheapest EV from around $30,000 before on-roads; the Atto 3 is the cheapest SUV in the range. Check our deals page for current drive-away offers.
At open-access sites, yes — via the Tesla app with a CCS2 cable. Not all 116 AU Supercharger sites are open to other brands; roughly two-thirds are.