Local deliveries for the pioneering new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD rose an astonishing 156 per cent in 2025, elevating the marque to eighth overall amongst the more than 60 brands offering passenger and light commercial vehicles in Australia.
A record 52,415 Australians took delivery of a BYD EV or dual mode (DM) Super Hybrid vehicle last year, up from 20,458 in 2024.
The successful introduction of the fully-electric Sealion 7 family SUV and ground-breaking Shark 6 dual cab pickup DM-O Super Hybrid accounted for most of the stunning growth, winning over 13,410 and 18,073 Australian customers respectively in their first year.
BYD Australia COO Stephen Collins says the brand is set to continue its trajectory in 2026 with the introduction of exciting new models suited to Australian customers.
“BYD’s growth has been genuine, driven by great quality vehicles with world-leading battery-electric powertrains, unmatched style and comfort, and at prices suited to Australian families and younger buyers looking to purchase their first new energy vehicle,” he said.
Spearheading the range early in 2026 will be the highly-anticipated and irresistibly-affordable fully-electric Atto 1 compact hatch. It will be joined in Q1 by the Sealion 5 – BYD’s most-affordable plug-in hybrid SUV – and the seven-seat Sealion 8, which is expected to become the brand’s best-selling model.
Collins said the rapid expansion of the BYD dealer network has been instrumental in the brand’s rise, while noting that growing pains remain.
“We continue to work tirelessly to build a strong BYD dealer network that meets the needs of customers, both in terms of vehicle sales, and importantly, vehicle servicing,” he said.
“While we took a huge step forward in 2025 by increasing servicing capacity markedly, we acknowledge there is still much to be done. We thank customers for their patience.”
BYD Australia more than doubled its network in 2025, finishing the year with nearly 100 authorised dealers. More dealerships are planned in 2026 across metro, regional and rural centres throughout the country, with the tally to surge well beyond 150.