BYD Seal: Premium $55,798 (was $58,798), Performance $65,748 (was $68,748) + On Road Costs ($1,000 Deposit) @ BYD

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BYD Seal: Premium $55,798 (was $58,798), Performance $65,748 (was $68,748) + On Road Costs ($1,000 Deposit) @ BYD
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tempting on 01/08/2024 - 10:41 bydautomotive.com.au (1916 clicks)

BYD have lowered their pricing on the Seal Premium and Performance models (no love for Dynamic).
Comes out a bit lower than the BYD SEAL Drive Away offer they ran last month.

Premium – From $55,798 + On-Road Costs

Drive Away Prices

ACT From $56,807.40 Drive Away
NSW From $58,932 Drive Away
NT From $56,638.25 Drive Away
QLD From $57,697.35 Drive Away
SA From $58,684.11 Drive Away
TAS From $58,666.42 Drive Away
VIC From $59,030.05 Drive Away
WA From $60,521.10 Drive Away

Performance – From $65,748 + On-Road Costs

Drive Away Prices

ACT From $66,757.40 Drive Away
NSW From $69,382 Drive Away
NT From $66,888.25 Drive Away
QLD From $67,847.35 Drive Away
SA From $69,034.11 Drive Away
TAS From $69,016.42 Drive Away
VIC From $69,400.05 Drive Away
WA From $71,118.05 Drive Away

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Comments

  • Ezekiel2320 on 01/08/2024 - 10:42
    +39

    It makes sense that WA has the highest prices given it's the furthest distance for the cars to arrive from China.

    Wait a minute…

    • PerthectDeal on 01/08/2024 - 11:32
      +1

      The different is taxes.
      Our state government love trying to get the most money out of us ;)

      • Skullytor on 01/08/2024 - 12:17

        Yeh, but we also have those mines that give us the highest salaries.
        https://mccrindle.com.au/article/income-and-wealth-distribut…

        • jackwoz on 01/08/2024 - 13:01

          And if you dont work in the mines in WA you're screwed by the high cost of living

          • Skullytor on 01/08/2024 - 13:07

            @jackwoz: Its not just the mines - it trickles down somewhat. Businesses here need to complete with wages to get good staff. I do understand your sentiment, if someone is in an industry where the employment isnt applicable to any mining company job, it can be hard. However our property prices are also lower than the east cost. There is a bit of give and take.

      • Tleyx on 01/08/2024 - 12:30

        WA gets the most gst receipts

      • cook99 on 01/08/2024 - 12:32

        Then they buy our votes back with credits on our energy bill 🤔 paid for with our money

    • pformag on 01/08/2024 - 11:52

      WA does not get direct sailings from China, everything goes through Singapore/Malaysia

      • Ezekiel2320 on 01/08/2024 - 12:24
        +8

        My mistake. Singapore and Malaysia are much closer to Sydney than Fremantle

        • Chinese on 01/08/2024 - 12:31
          -2

          But we are talking about pricing in Australia? Surely WA doesn't count.

    • Wiadro on 01/08/2024 - 10:46
      +30

      To seal the deal

    • rcgy on 01/08/2024 - 10:46

      Why does a chicken?

    • ram4ram on 01/08/2024 - 11:14
      +2

      Build Your Dreams believe that we dream of cars named after sea animals…

      It's their thing I guess. Some originality for once.

    • illusion99 on 01/08/2024 - 11:14
      +10

      Why are you called jv?

    • clandestino on 01/08/2024 - 12:13
      +4

      It's a really stupid name.

      But then it goes quite well with the brand name "BYD" and also fits in with the general current trend of creating brands with stupid names.

      • 1r4n14n on 01/08/2024 - 12:16
        +2

        Yeah, as if like someone “dreams” about “building” this vehicle.

        • clandestino on 01/08/2024 - 12:21
          +4

          I had a dream last night that I built an electric car. Once I'd finished building it, a seal came ashore through the waves, climbed in and drove off.

      • jv on 01/08/2024 - 12:21
        +2

        True, they need to bring back the Ford Probe and the Ford Escort… People could relate to those…

    • Skullytor on 01/08/2024 - 12:19
      +4

      I dont understand the down-votes to the question. It may be interesting to know the reason behind the name.

      For example; apparently Tiguan (VW car) is the combination of a Tiger and Iguana. VW even had an ad on it.
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3jGkaKy874

      • clandestino on 01/08/2024 - 12:24

        Now I'll be thinking about combining animal species names, all afternoon.

        Gilf - Giraffe and wolf, anyone?

        • Skullytor on 01/08/2024 - 12:31
          +1

          If you use the pig as a basis for all your naming, you're likely German
          https://i.imgur.com/pOV19cJ.jpeg

        • jv on 01/08/2024 - 12:34

          BYD squiger

        • tnarg on 01/08/2024 - 12:53

          Ummmm - that is already in use - like milf, in this case it's your girlfriend

      • jv on 01/08/2024 - 12:24
        +1

        It appears lots of OzBargainers suffer from Gnosiophobia…

      • ElectrkJonesy777 on 01/08/2024 - 12:25
        +1

        The Seal is part of the Ocean series of vehicles.

        • Skullytor on 01/08/2024 - 12:32

          Interesting….

      • wintersnow911 on 01/08/2024 - 13:16
        +1

        BYD has two lines of cars, ocean series and dynasty series. Ocean series has seal, sealion, dolphin, seagull.

      • rumblytangara on 01/08/2024 - 13:22

        It's not worth searching for a mystery. The brand name was just a retrofitted story, whacking a B at the front of the original name to make it appear closer to the start of alphabetical lists. And YD certainly didn't stand for 'Your Dreams' at the time.

        I doubt that the individual model names have a huge amount of thought behind them.

  • musai on 01/08/2024 - 10:54
    +1

    byd seal or model 3?

    • orangutan on 01/08/2024 - 10:58
      +4

      Probably not much difference, Tesla might have better software?

      • Ultraman on 01/08/2024 - 11:10
        +3

        What I dislike is having to pay extra for Tesla software… so say ~$60K for Tesla + another $5-10K = ~$70K.

        Unless Tesla changes this, I'm most likely going to look elsewhere for my eventual EV purchase.

        • askbargain on 01/08/2024 - 11:12

          Very rational

        • krisspy on 01/08/2024 - 11:13

          What software do you need to buy other than FSD or the data pack?

          • montorola on 01/08/2024 - 11:34
            +2

            @krisspy: FSD = Fully Sick Drive?

            • Dsiee on 01/08/2024 - 12:24
              +1

              @montorola: (profanity) Sucks at Driving.

              For Stupid Drivers

              Final Suck Dry

              Funds Stupid Decisions (see Twitter)

        • PerthectDeal on 01/08/2024 - 11:38
          +3

          Tesla comes with the autopilot as standard that is cruise control that brakes and accelerates and also steers the car.
          No point paying for enhanced or full self drive packages these are in development and Australia will probably not get approval in the life of the car but it is coming in the future. On the US where they have developed the software it is very impressive, long journeys with no interaction from the driver.

        • vorsprung on 01/08/2024 - 12:31
          +1

          You don't have to buy anything, IMO the Full Self Driving (FSD) and even the enhanced autopilot is a waste of money in Australia, unless you believe it will one day be useful (whilst you still own the car).

          Most other car makers don't offer FSD, so I don't get the rationale for avoiding Tesla for giving you the option.

          At least the heated seats aren't a subscription (yet).

      • Save Medicare on 01/08/2024 - 11:17
        +9

        Depends though , if you want to use carplay or android auto it has to be the seal🦭

      • Randolph Duke on 01/08/2024 - 12:30
        +3

        No CarPlay or Android Auto is a massive turn off for Tesla

        • PerthectDeal on 01/08/2024 - 13:08

          I wish Tesla would add Waze as an app

    • Tyler Kwok on 01/08/2024 - 11:00
      +9

      +1 for seal, just my 2 cents. both are good cars and i tend to favor the under dog.

      • rumblytangara on 01/08/2024 - 11:04
        +35

        i tend to favor the under dog.

        Weirdest reason ever to decide a 50K purchase.

        • Caped Baldy on 01/08/2024 - 11:13
          +9

          For a 50/50 choice, it's not bad reasoning.

      • youfnc on 01/08/2024 - 11:14
        +2

        They look pretty nice on the road too!

      • incipient on 01/08/2024 - 11:55

        How on earth is BYD an underdog? They're bigger than Tesla, and growing much much faster.

    • Ezekiel2320 on 01/08/2024 - 11:02
      -5

      Everyone should buy BYDs so that people like me can start harvesting the batteries and powertrains when the frame disintegrates into rust

      • techno2000 on 01/08/2024 - 11:06
        -1

        Are you sure the batteries and powertrains wont disintegrate as well?

        • Ezekiel2320 on 01/08/2024 - 11:11

          Actually yes I have more faith in the longevity of the electric components than everything else. Of course batteries wear down over time but at the right price it's worth it.

        • bennybaubles on 01/08/2024 - 11:29
          +3

          BYD supplies Tesla with their batteries

      • Synticulous on 01/08/2024 - 11:18
        +1

        I'm all for refurbishing the batteries for solar and off-grid use.

        But part of me wants to see this stuff used to make Frankenstein vehicles, rust and all.

      • montorola on 01/08/2024 - 11:21
        +1

        Savage.

      • Drakesy on 01/08/2024 - 11:25
        +3

        Evidence?

        As opposed to Tesla's impeccable record?

        Oof

        • Ezekiel2320 on 01/08/2024 - 11:35
          -3

          Drakesy rolls a 1 on Strawman Derailment and loses -5 charisma.

          The others look on in beguilement. "Yes and? Everybody knows that the cybertruck is a joke. And anyway stainless steel body panels are a totally different hilarious issue to the vehicle chassis" one of them chortles back.

          The scent of Buyers Remorse potion still lingers in the air. Our champions quest to find the source of this odorous blight continue on Westward, clamouring over piles of dead Great Walls and Havals and Ssangyongs and MGs. "But on paper it's just as good…" a feeble whimper is heard amongst the carnage

          • Drakesy on 01/08/2024 - 11:45

            @Ezekiel2320: As opposed to the evidence you've provided? You don't win debates on emotions unfortunately.

            • Ezekiel2320 on 01/08/2024 - 11:51
              -3

              @Drakesy: Sorry you want me to find evidence to refute your """"rebuttal""" which was about a completely unrelated topic? That's not how debating works champ. Where did you go to school? Clown school seems like.

              Anyway in "response" to your Strawman argument, these cars have only been on the road for a few years. It'll take a few more before they fall apart.

              • Drakesy on 01/08/2024 - 11:55
                -1

                @Ezekiel2320: Lol
                Ok Bud :)
                You do know that all cars rust right?

                • Ezekiel2320 on 01/08/2024 - 11:58
                  -3

                  @Drakesy: "lol K" Ah yes the brilliant minds of ozbargain. Strawman, argue and then run away when you have no real ammo. Jeez it's like shooting fish in a barrel. I almost feel bad, until I remember how hard some people are willing to simp for brands. Then I laugh and laugh

                  • clandestino on 01/08/2024 - 12:14

                    @Ezekiel2320: In this case you're shooting a seal in a barrel.

                    • Ezekiel2320 on 01/08/2024 - 12:15

                      @clandestino: Nah they're seagulls. They fly out of nowhere, screech and shit on everything and then eventually (profanity) off once they've made a mess. The wumao used to get paid but now goons will do it for free if it means criticising Tesla (which FOR THE RECORD I am not a fan of either)

      • z28 on 01/08/2024 - 11:32

        the frame disintegrates into rust

        You will be waiting a long time, they are plastic

    • alebox on 01/08/2024 - 11:03
      +8

      I've driven both and BYD seal imo was a far nicer experience and everything feels more premium. time will tell though but immediate thoughts is the seal. definitely try driving both yourself and see

    • Caped Baldy on 01/08/2024 - 11:09
      +11

      Do you like indicator stalks, a non-touch screen gear selector, and HUD? Get the Seal.

      Both have pros and cons. Software and integrated navigation with chargers is better in the M3 and heaps of storage. But give money to Elon..

      I found the Seal good to drive but it didn't have proper one pedal driving and it rode a bit low so I scrapped it on a couple driveways and gutters.

      • tp0 on 01/08/2024 - 11:50
        +1

        I don't think it's entirely fair to say the Model 3 has "heaps of storage" and the Seal doesn't. The main boot space of the Seal and Model 3 are very similar (400L vs 425L).

        The Model 3 just has larger under floor and front boot areas which it counts towards the advertised figure.

        • Caped Baldy on 01/08/2024 - 12:10

          Is your source correct? This says 594L

          https://www.carsguide.com.au/tesla/model-3/boot-space

          M3 has the frunk, and the centre console had storage too.

          • tp0 on 01/08/2024 - 12:12

            @Caped Baldy: Tesla quote the space including under floor and side wells. They also use the American method of measuring it which is equivalent to filling the space with water and measuring the volume rather than the Euro method of 1L blocks. That’s how they get to 594L

            The boot itself is about 1sqm of floor space and about 40-45cm tall.

          • Creamsoda on 01/08/2024 - 13:12

            @Caped Baldy: You really think a Model Y would have 971L as advertised? Tesla measure the whole volume including the underfloor space all the way up to the back windscreen including the frunk. Even the Landcruiser = 742L.

            The model 3 does have a bigger boot but not by much prob around 15% at the cost of back seat comfort and space. Family owns a model Y and a Seal. Seal is a much smoother and comfortable car to drive.

      • SupeNintendoChalmers on 01/08/2024 - 13:17

        I think 'Give money to Elon' is the best possible reason to not buy a Tesla.

        If you're going to give money to a billionaire, at least give it to a vaguely likeable one.

    • Rogue01 on 01/08/2024 - 11:09
      +9

      Seal if you like driving cars. Tesla is becoming less car like, less driver centric, and with weird gimmicks. Maybe those gimmicks will be adopted by more in the future, who knows, but I don't think they are improvements. I wanted a car I felt like I was driving, so got a Seal Performance. BYD have rolled out some good OTA updates fixing most owners gripes, added features like wireless carplay.
      Overall, build quality for the Seal is superb. Surfaces are smooth and soft, look and feel luxury, lines up perfectly, and feels solid.
      Styling, both interior and exterior is great. I always look back at my Seal. Turns a lot of heads if that's your thing too, because it looks fast.
      Battery range has been acceptable - knock about 100km off the rating to be realistic.
      Performance is wicked. Launches like a rocket. Overtakes without hesitation. Corners really well for a 2+ tonne car too.
      Sound system is great when tweaked in the settings slightly.
      The OTA addressing issues has been impressive.

      • Mentoscoin on 01/08/2024 - 12:24

        Curious to know, how have you tweaked the sound system? I haven't messed around with the EQ much

      • choofa on 01/08/2024 - 12:46

        Oddly I think the opposite. The seal is a nice cruiser and generally good drive but it’s heavy, a bit soft, floaty and feels more like a boring traditional car.

        But the Tesla feels like a step into the future, far nicer to drive, more responsive, lighter and agile. Once you get accustomed to one pedal driving it is so much better and stepping into the seal it feels like it’s a generation behind.

    • monkeyjaja on 01/08/2024 - 11:14
      +4

      Not an EV owner but isn’t the Tesla charging infrastructure one of its main advantage? Curious to hear from others in the know.

      • Phoenixzeus on 01/08/2024 - 11:21

        They are more or less open to everyone now over here. 2024 model BYDs can use them natively. Older models have issues due to hardware limitations. I ended up going BYD.

      • Mel-waukee on 01/08/2024 - 11:22

        BYDs can now charge on the Tesla network I think. https://youtu.be/w48zBLjv3g8?si=g0epnsP340tFoZ40

        • Caped Baldy on 01/08/2024 - 11:25
          +3

          AFAIK, it's not at every location yet.

      • CharlieAus on 01/08/2024 - 11:49

        And their ability to use the charger speed. EG BYD Seal is limited to 110-150kW, Model 3 is 220kW so you'll spend less time charging there with a Tesla. There's also issues with some BYD models not working at all with Tesla superchargers due to a handshake issue that they won't correct for already sold cars.

    • ram4ram on 01/08/2024 - 11:15
      -5

      Ultimately it comes down to China vs the US

      • Save Medicare on 01/08/2024 - 11:18
        +22

        The teslas are built in China

        • ram4ram on 01/08/2024 - 11:39
          -5

          That's common knowledge by now. The brand is American.

          • Rysta on 01/08/2024 - 12:09

            @ram4ram: Brand doesn't matter when everything is outsourced.

            • ram4ram on 01/08/2024 - 12:10
              +1

              @Rysta: It does to many people. Mabe not for ozbargainers.

              Would a typical person pick an iPhone / Samsung / Sony over a "Huawei" they've never heard of and sounds Chinese etc.

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