Following a record fifth-place finish as one of Australia’s highest-selling automotive brands in June, BYD’s remarkable rise has continued with the brand officially surpassing 60,000 sales nationally.
This milestone was marked in style, with chairman and president Mr Wang Chuanfu personally presenting the 60,000th vehicle to an Australian customer during a special handover ceremony, a powerful symbol of BYD’s deep and growing commitment to the Australian market.
Achieving 60,000 sales in under three years is a remarkable feat, and, with more than 40,000 deliveries forecast for 2025 alone, BYD’s momentum is only accelerating.
The surge in demand follows a record-breaking first half of the year, with June 2025 setting a new high watermark of 8,156 monthly deliveries, a staggering 368 per cent year-on-year growth, supercharged by the success of Australia’s first plug-in hybrid Ute, the BYD Shark 6.
Chairman Wang praised the achievement, highlighting the strong bond forming between BYD and Australian consumers.
“Personally, it’s very meaningful. It shows that Australian customers are embracing our vision to cool the earth by one degree Celsius. For BYD, 60,000 represents 60,000 families and individuals helping drive the transition to cleaner transport,” BYD founder, chairman and president, Mr Wang Chuanfu, said.
“Australia is a key market for the BYD Brand. It's a highly competitive, advanced automotive market with an educated customer that values innovation, safety, and sustainability. Success here is a signal to the world that BYD vehicles can meet and exceed the expectations of mature markets. The learnings we gain from Australia help shape our products and approach globally.”
As the transition to a fully factory backed operation in Australia is finalised, Chairman Wang acknowledged the crucial role EVDirect has played in the brand’s Australian success.
“Our success in Australia would not have been possible without the strong partnership and commitment of EVDirect. As our exclusive distributor, they have been instrumental in bringing BYD’s vision to Australian customers. We are proud of what we have achieved together and look forward to continuing this successful collaboration as we enter the next phase of growth.”