Dancing cars, petrolheads, and the quiet art of winning over EV buyers
BYD’s Tech Day gave punters a chance to test drive the full EV lineup, and a glimpse at its luxury Denza models. The Driven went to investigate.
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Sam is Chief Operating Officer for Renew Economy and EV Media. Sam has been working with Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid since 2014 and with The Driven since its inception in 2017. Sam is an occasional contributor to both websites with particular interest in electric vehicles and social policy.
BYD launches a bigger Seagull in Europe, calls it Surf, releases pricing and specs
BYD's cheapest best-seller EV launched in Europe, along with a new name, bigger footprint and price.
Look out Norway, electric transport is taking over Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island provides glimpses into the future, where renewables dominate electricity generation and electric vehicle penetration is already approaching 10% of the fleet.
EV sales remain weak in April as Tesla plunges and BYD takes the lead
April EV sales remain weak, as Tesla plunges again and the Model Y and Model 3 fall to 7th and 8th places, while BYD, MG and Kia grab the top spots.
BYD starts deliveries of its first electric off-roader with a roof-mounted drone
BYD's off-roading brand has begun deliveries of its first fully electric model, the Tai 3, and reports strong demand.
Ludicrous Feed: Test driving the BYD Shark 6
Join Tom and Joy from Ludicrous Feed as they take you on a detailed walkthrough of the BYD Shark 6, a plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) ute/pickup.
Tesla has missed the boat: The BYD Shark 6 plug in ute is fantastic value for money
The BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute is fantastic value for money, and has attracted the interest of a lot of Tesla fan-boys. If only it can get its deliveries sorted.
BYD leads unstoppable charge to electric vehicles, as Tesla leaves the race
The latest figures from BYD underline the unstoppable charge to electric vehicles in the world's biggest car market. And its biggest rival has effectively left the race.
Fully Charged Show: BYD Shark 6 – A hybrid that actually makes sense?
Simone takes a closer look at the BYD Shark 6. With a 30 kWh battery, CCS fast charging at 50 kW, and a setup that feels more range extender than traditional PHEV, this one piqued our interest.
Video: Tesla’s sales plummet, and why Elon Musk is partly to blame
Giles Parkinson talks to ABC's The Business to discuss the various factors behind Tesla's declining EV sales, including greater competition from cheaper Chinese brands like BYD.