The BYD (EV) Thread

FiestaST said:
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BYD has absolutely taken off here in Norway recently.

The Sealion is selling with 0.00% interest, so it ends up being cheaper than many used models on the market.

People are also selling off their older BYDs to jump on the new battery technology and getting the latest releases, specifically the Sealion and the new EVO 4x4. For some reason the Tang is generally flying under the radar.

And since I sold my old faithful golf7 earlier this year and our current VW being 20yrs old and the clutch started burning (quoted R28k-40k to replace it)- and due to Iran, the dieselprice shot up to R45/L... I decided it was time.

So I just bought a 2022 BYD Tang with 407km range. We don't drive far privately and the house has a dedicated EV charger anyway... On the plus side, it was cheaper than used Tesla Model Y's and Skoda Eniaqs and just about any other 4WD SUV EV with enough space for a dog in the back.

Once it arrives and I've used it for a bit I'll drop a review of what I think of it. I still feel guilty. I've never bought a "nice" car before.

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The boot space if you don't use the extra seats is bananas.

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Voicy said:
BYD has absolutely taken off here in Norway recently.

The Sealion is selling with 0.00% interest, so it ends up being cheaper than many used models on the market.

People are also selling off their older BYDs to jump on the new battery technology and getting the latest releases, specifically the Sealion and the new EVO 4x4. For some reason the Tang is generally flying under the radar.

And since I sold my old faithful golf7 earlier this year and our current VW being 20yrs old and the clutch started burning (quoted R28k-40k to replace it)- and due to Iran, the dieselprice shot up to R45/L... I decided it was time.

So I just bought a 2022 BYD Tang with 407km range. We don't drive far privately and the house has a dedicated EV charger anyway... On the plus side, it was cheaper than used Tesla Model Y's and Skoda Eniaqs and just about any other 4WD SUV EV with enough space for a dog in the back.

Once it arrives and I've used it for a bit I'll drop a review of what I think of it. I still feel guilty. I've never bought a "nice" car before.

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The boot space if you don't use the extra seats is bananas.

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Very nice, does Norway bave fsd on Tesla ? Because just cant beat not having to drive at all haha
 
Gtx Gaming said:
Very nice, does Norway bave fsd on Tesla ? Because just cant beat not having to drive at all haha
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Nope still not.

The boss still loves his ModelY and always tries to get me to buy into Tesla as well, but no thanks.

A few years back I was a big tesla fanboi - never thought I'd buy a non Tesla EV. I still have a soft spot for the new model 3 as well as the Polestar2 though, but they're simply too small.
 
BYD and Absa expand partnership to boost EV adoption in SA

The shift towards new energy vehicles in South Africa is gathering momentum. In a move to make electric and hybrid vehicles more accessible to local buyers, BYD South Africa and Absa have announced a significant new finance deal.

Operating under the BYD Finance banner, a dedicated product of Absa, this collaboration builds on an initial agreement first established in 2025. The goal? To lower the barriers to entry for South African motorists looking to make the switch to green mobility by introducing more flexible and competitive vehicle finance, insurance, and dealership solutions.

Massive growth in SA’s EV market

If you’ve noticed quieter, differently designed cars on South African roads lately, it’s quite likely you’ve noticed some of that new energy vehicle (NEV) growth that’s happening locally. According to recent data released by Absa, NEV sales in South Africa increased by 78.8% between January and May 2026 compared to the same period last year. Admittedly, this is off a low base, but the trend is up.

The growth is being driven heavily across two main alternative-energy segments:

- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV): Sales surged by 681%.
- Battery electric vehicles (BEV): Sales grew by a healthy 193%.

Amidst this growth, BYD wants to establish itself as a heavyweight in the local market. The Chinese automotive giant currently ranks as South Africa’s second-best-selling NEV brand, with 2 011 units sold year-to-date. Models like the Sealion 6, the affordable Dolphin Surf and the high-performance Shark 6 bakkie have quickly caught the attention of local buyers looking for premium tech without the luxury price tag.

 
Atto 2 bev price seems a bit high. J5 bev probably be better deal depending on the price.
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PHEV power has arrived in the supermini sector, but the BYD Dolphin G isn’t perfect | Auto Express

Chinese manufacturer BYD’s ultra-rapid product expansion continues into the supermini segment with the plug-in-hybrid Dolphin G DM-i
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To drive, the BYD Dolphin G is proficient but unspectacular, and its dynamic display is marred by a couple of significant drawbacks which might be enough to put some potential punters off.


Chief offender is an overly busy and far too gritty low-speed ride, exacerbated by the larger 18-inch alloys of our test vehicle. The BYD can really amplify what are only modest lumps in the road surface into quite sharp-edged experiences below 30mph, although it does get better and more composed as speeds rise and tarmac conditions improve.

Another bugbear is the sheer slovenliness of throttle response, in terms of waking the engine up to deliver full power and torque to the wheels. It can take entire seconds for the engine to cough into life and join the electric motor in pushing the car forward at its swiftest pace, and when you do press the engine into action it makes a strained, unpleasant din as the e-CVT gearbox permits it to rev out for prolonged periods.

Also, while the steering is by no means the worst we’ve encountered, there’s still a lack of meaningful feel to it and an odd sensation of stickiness just off dead-centre, all overlaid by an over-zealous self-centring mechanism.

Nonetheless, driven much more sedately, the DM-i proves to be a functionally capable and undemanding vehicle; precisely what target buyers in this sector crave.

And its PHEV-specific features are hard to ignore. It does try to run in all-electric mode as much as possible below 50mph, while a reasonably untaxing test route elicited overall economy of 49.6mpg – just off the claimed combined figure of 62.8mpg, but not by enough to ring alarm bells about the BYD’s long-term efficiency.
 
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