Speedster
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I've got no skin in this game, I just intensely like fake news. Trash the car as much as you want for all I care, but don't go generating fake news.
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The BYD (EV) Thread
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Speedster
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There are a full two "used" BYD seals in South Africa (as per your post). And those cars have some km on the clock, which is the polar opposite of the practice mentioned in China.Boogeymen around every corner?
Life is a little simpler than you make sometimes it I think.
Exclusive: China auto industry inflates sales by exporting new cars as 'used'
China's auto industry has inflated car sales for years through a burgeoning government-backed grey market that registers new cars right off the assembly line and then ships them overseas as "used" vehicles.www.reuters.com
China’s Auto Industry Uses Fake Sales Numbers to Inflate Vehicle Sales
China automakers are registering new vehicles and then selling them abroad as used vehicles, despite essentially no mileage being added…www.instituteforenergyresearch.org
As I said, it would be great if they were selling new cars as used, but right now they're selling used car at new prices.
ToxicBunny
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Also selling "new" cars as used is not something we really have a problem with here given how difficult it is to import used cars into SA...
They're likely being sold into the rest of Africa though.
ToxicBunny
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They aren't actually struggling with stock so much as the stock is largely only being delivered once its ordered at this point as I could understand it.
And we only have so many RoRo's a week into the country.
ToxicBunny
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I think spares are an easier game to play, you can hold spares for a period of time before they start losing money, but I've also experienced a poor availability of spares from all the manufacturers over the last few years, its all in JHB these days and has a day or two transit time to DBN/CPT
FiestaST
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It's way more nuanced that his but sharing nonetheless.
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BYD Sealion 5 PHEV takes on Kia Sportage from £30k
Ninth UK-bound model from Chinese giant will offer up to 53 miles of electric-only range
BYD will undercut the Kia Sportage and Ford Kuga with a new plug-in hybrid SUV called the Sealion 5, available to order now from just under £30,000.
The Sealion 5 is BYD's ninth car in the UK and its fourth PHEV, joining the technically related DM-i versions of the Seal U, Seal 6 and Atto 2.
It measures 4.74m long, putting it about halfway between Kia's Sportage and Sorento.
As standard it uses a PHEV powertrain that combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for 215bhp and a 0-62mph time of as little as 7.7sec.
Energy is stored in either a 13kWh or 18.3kWh battery, the latter of which is good for 53 miles of electric-only range and helps the SUV achieve 134.5mpg and combined CO2 emissions of just 48g/km on the WLTP test cycle.
The Sealion 5 is available in two trims: entry-level Comfort, at £29,995, includes 'vegan leather' upholstery, a 12.8in rotating touchscreen, smartphone mirroring, a six-way adjustable driver's seat and a rear-view camera.
www.autocar.co.uk
Ninth UK-bound model from Chinese giant will offer up to 53 miles of electric-only range
BYD will undercut the Kia Sportage and Ford Kuga with a new plug-in hybrid SUV called the Sealion 5, available to order now from just under £30,000.
The Sealion 5 is BYD's ninth car in the UK and its fourth PHEV, joining the technically related DM-i versions of the Seal U, Seal 6 and Atto 2.
It measures 4.74m long, putting it about halfway between Kia's Sportage and Sorento.
As standard it uses a PHEV powertrain that combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for 215bhp and a 0-62mph time of as little as 7.7sec.
Energy is stored in either a 13kWh or 18.3kWh battery, the latter of which is good for 53 miles of electric-only range and helps the SUV achieve 134.5mpg and combined CO2 emissions of just 48g/km on the WLTP test cycle.
The Sealion 5 is available in two trims: entry-level Comfort, at £29,995, includes 'vegan leather' upholstery, a 12.8in rotating touchscreen, smartphone mirroring, a six-way adjustable driver's seat and a rear-view camera.
BYD is bringing another sub-£30k PHEV to the UK! | Autocar
Ninth UK-bound model from Chinese giant will offer up to 53 miles of electric-only range
www.autocar.co.uk
FiestaST
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5 Most affordable EVs in South Africa in 2026
We’ve rounded up the five most affordable passenger EVs you can buy in South Africa in 2026.
With the massive influx of Chinese automotive brands entering South Africa, EVs are becoming more accessible in the local market. So it’s no surprise that the top five most affordable EVs in SA are all produced by Chinese brands. Currently, the most affordable EV in South Africa is priced comfortably under the R400 000 mark.
5. GWM Ora 03 — from R686 950
4. BYD Dolphin — from R539 900
3. Dongfeng Box E1 330 — from R 459 000
2. Dayun S5 — from R399 900
1. BYD Dolphin Surf — from R 339 900
www.carmag.co.za
We’ve rounded up the five most affordable passenger EVs you can buy in South Africa in 2026.
With the massive influx of Chinese automotive brands entering South Africa, EVs are becoming more accessible in the local market. So it’s no surprise that the top five most affordable EVs in SA are all produced by Chinese brands. Currently, the most affordable EV in South Africa is priced comfortably under the R400 000 mark.
5. GWM Ora 03 — from R686 950
4. BYD Dolphin — from R539 900
3. Dongfeng Box E1 330 — from R 459 000
2. Dayun S5 — from R399 900
1. BYD Dolphin Surf — from R 339 900
5 Most affordable EVs in South Africa in 2026 [Update]
We’ve rounded up the five most affordable passenger EVs you can buy in South Africa in 2025. See the full list below.
www.carmag.co.za
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BYD teases the flagship Seal 08 sedan and Sealion 08 SUV
BYD just previewed its two upcoming flagship models, the Seal 08 sedan and the Sealion 08 SUV. Unfortunately, the teaser doesn't reveal much except that they are mid-to-large vehicles in their own segments. The carmaker also shared two images, depicting the cars in themed ocean camo, since they are part of the Ocean series.
The company teased the two models in December last year and shared its plans to focus more on the premium market in 2026, so the Seal 08 and the Sealion 08 will mark BYD's major push into the segment.
The new EVs are set to launch in the first quarter of 2026, and they won't be alone. BYD is planning to release two more flagship models from the Dynasty lineup, but those are scheduled for the first half of this year.
www.arenaev.com
BYD just previewed its two upcoming flagship models, the Seal 08 sedan and the Sealion 08 SUV. Unfortunately, the teaser doesn't reveal much except that they are mid-to-large vehicles in their own segments. The carmaker also shared two images, depicting the cars in themed ocean camo, since they are part of the Ocean series.
The company teased the two models in December last year and shared its plans to focus more on the premium market in 2026, so the Seal 08 and the Sealion 08 will mark BYD's major push into the segment.
The new EVs are set to launch in the first quarter of 2026, and they won't be alone. BYD is planning to release two more flagship models from the Dynasty lineup, but those are scheduled for the first half of this year.
BYD teases the flagship Seal 08 sedan and Sealion 08 SUV
The two models will sit atop the Ocean lineup.
www.arenaev.com
FiestaST
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Shark! If not then Seal, if not then one of the Sealion's (6 or 7).
FiestaST
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