Up to $5,900 off BYD Dolphin Premium, Seal Range, Atto 3 Premium & Sealion 6 Dynamic + On-Road Costs @ BYD Automotive

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Up to $5,900 off BYD Dolphin Premium, Seal Range, Atto 3 Premium & Sealion 6 Dynamic + On-Road Costs @ BYD Automotive
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11112007 on 13/01/2025 - 18:51 bydautomotive.com.au (4277 clicks)
Last edited 13/01/2025 - 20:51 by 1 other user

Continuing on from this deal: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/888203

Let the price war continue!

BYD have now announced further price reductions across the full range of vehicles for 2025.

Model 2024 Price 2025 Price Difference
Atto 3 Essential Not available $39,990
Atto 3 Standard $44,990 Not available
Atto 3 Premium $47,499 $44,990 -$2509
Dolphin Essential Not available $29,990
Dolphin Dynamic $36,890 Not available
Dolphin Premium $42,890 $36,990 -$5900
Seal Dynamic $49,888 $46,990 -$2898
Seal Premium $55,798 $52,990 -$2808
Seal Performance $65,748 $61,990 -$3758
Sealion 6 Dynamic $48,990 $45,990 -$3000
Sealion 6 Premium $52,990 $52,990
Shark 6 Premium $57,900 $57,900

https://www.carsauce.com/car-news/byd-announces-new-discount…

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Comments

  • WatchNerd on 13/01/2025 - 18:53
    +39

    I recommend to wait a bit longer & it will be cheaper.

    • Fredfloresjr on 13/01/2025 - 18:58
      +62

      around 2028, we can pull the trigger for 2024 model

      • sangohan on 13/01/2025 - 22:35
        -2

        unless battery tech improved significantly in the new model, why shouldn't you go for a cheaper, but older model?

        • Broomstick on 13/01/2025 - 23:22
          +2

          Blade 2 battery coming out this year with much better range

          • PhilToinby on 14/01/2025 - 02:12

            @Broomstick: And who knows what price? If selling alongside these models, it will be priced approximately

    • Gdsamp on 13/01/2025 - 19:02
      +89

      Never buy anything ever because the next version/discount will happen in the future ,

      • mini_wombat on 13/01/2025 - 19:24
        +38

        Worked well for me so far …

        Missed out on the COVID price explosion in cars … my 16 year old Peugeot does not depreciate anymore (can't … it's 0 value) but drives perfectly fine. Would love a new EV (especially as I have a 13KW solar system for free charging) but still can't justify the cost when my old car still works. But in 2028 … I might get the 2024 model … :-).

        • Fredfloresjr on 13/01/2025 - 19:33
          +11

          I am still holding my 3090 because I believe 9090 will be out eventually. let's HODL!!!

        • rehan770 on 14/01/2025 - 02:09

          Living the dream mate. Good on Yaaa!!! We might get a new company by 2028 which may supply cars on Distilled water.

    • T-man on 13/01/2025 - 19:21
      +9

      HODL!!

      • boatie-au on 13/01/2025 - 19:48
        +7

        the price is falling sharper than crypto :"(

        • dealhunter52 on 13/01/2025 - 20:19
          +5

          Crypto has gone up a up lot since November though….just like Tulip mania.

          • Cluster on 14/01/2025 - 00:51

            @dealhunter52: Tether has run out of ink, and the finbros are cashing in.

    • Brick Tamland on 13/01/2025 - 19:32
      +4

      Yep, wait til the first wave of used cars really hit the market in numbers

      • SYLTB on 13/01/2025 - 20:21
        -4

        Bye bye Teletubbies. Bye bye Elo, bye bye Maga, bye bye Vane, bye bye Turp.

      • Matt P on 13/01/2025 - 20:39
        +9

        We're about 6 months from the first 3 year novated leases coming off. These people bought their cars at 10-15k premiums over current pricing. Will be interesting to see how it all goes.

        • serpserpserp on 13/01/2025 - 20:49
          +1

          Why? The cars will just be sold at what the market price is. If it is lower, oh well. Novated Leases aren't made on the premise that the car holds the value of current pricing.

          • Shekster on 13/01/2025 - 21:14
            +4

            @serpserpserp: You're correct in that they'll be sold at what the market price is, however the point of their comment is that there will potentially be a sudden influx of supply of used models once these leases expire, which will in turn reduce the market price.

            • Tleyx on 13/01/2025 - 22:50
              +1

              @Shekster: People will choose to keep them if they have low residual values

          • rehan770 on 14/01/2025 - 02:12

            @serpserpserp: Novated Lease gives an option to buy the car outright but if not then you just carry on leasing & paying the car weekly. Nothing is free in this world.

        • Brick Tamland on 13/01/2025 - 20:50

          Some attos were popping up for $30k. Won’t be surprised if they are mid 20’s ish now.

        • MetalPhreak on 13/01/2025 - 22:28

          Depends if people have the spare cash to make the balloon payments. If they can't, easiest path is to trade in the car and hope it covers most of it, then take out a cheaper lease. In this case the car will be dumped at the low end for a quick sale.You can usually just re-lease the same car without paying the balloon (ie financing balloon value on a new lease and keeping the car longer).

          Some will just churn into another new car either way, but I expect a lot of people will be sad when the car isn't even worth what the balloon payment is, and they've been sold the usual "it'll probably be worth more than the balloon payment and you can pocket the difference tax free" story.

          I have a lease on a BYD SL6, with a 28k balloon in 3yrs, thats already set aside. Might still dump it in 3yrs might not. Planned on going full EV but knew the current stuff at the higher end will plummet in value as much better stuff comes out.

    • Zizkov on 13/01/2025 - 19:37

      How much longer?

    • ChickenAdobo on 13/01/2025 - 19:50
      +6

      The best strategy is to wait but if you need a new car now a is decent time to buy. If your decision is a new car, Bev is the best sensible economical choice if the range is enough for you and you have home charger. Otherwise public charging is still cheaper than petrol bowser.

      • ATTS on 13/01/2025 - 20:11

        Is bev like more reliable than ice now?

        • dealhunter52 on 13/01/2025 - 20:21
          +3

          We will find out in next 5 - 10 years.

        • WhyAmICommenting on 13/01/2025 - 20:32
          +4

          By definition, yes, as there are significantly less moving parts.

          Also, real world battery degradation in cars is exceeding lab test results as cars are used somewhat more randomly in real life and batteries seem to like variety - the spice of life!

          • ATTS on 13/01/2025 - 20:50

            @WhyAmICommenting: Thanks

          • Francis82 on 13/01/2025 - 20:55

            @WhyAmICommenting: Where can you see these results

            • 11112007 on 13/01/2025 - 21:06

              @Francis82: Tesla's have been in the market for over 10 years now. Lots of ownership examples on reddit and tesla forums highlighting how reliable they have been. Yes there are lemons out there, no different than any other brand.

            • PhilToinby on 14/01/2025 - 02:30

              @Francis82: Less physical car parts, especially moving parts within major assemblies like an engine, transmission, etc means less things can go wrong. Ask any engineer who has designed literally anything. Less parts and lower complexity equals higher reliability.

              There is very little that can go wrong wiring a motor to a battery.

              The are of course other things that can go wrong with new EVs that will be related to the build quality of the rest of the car. And the new companies will have to prove suspension, seating, windows doors etc are as reliable as their ICE counterparts.

    • zaqwsx3 on 13/01/2025 - 20:35
      +3

      Don't wait until you're dying to start living.

      • ATTS on 13/01/2025 - 20:52

        You mean like stop living so frugally and spend while you can rather than waiting for retirement

    • edfoo on 13/01/2025 - 22:29

      Planning to wait till the year 3000 before buying a BYD EV…

  • rdhupar on 13/01/2025 - 19:00
    +17

    Great value cars. Bought a Sealion 6 and can vouch for quality and value for money.

    • TheFreaK on 13/01/2025 - 19:01

      Which trim did you opt for?

      • rdhupar on 13/01/2025 - 20:25
        +4

        Dynamic. Didn't see any extra value in going AWD as I lost some range. The tyres on it are crap and am hoping to replace with a better brand when they are due. My driving is more family based so very sedate. Don't expect to do any kind of spirited driving. The handling dynamics are quite bad but amazingly smooth when driving sedately.

        • MetalPhreak on 13/01/2025 - 22:33

          In what way do you think the tyres are crap? (genuinely curious) Does the FWD dynamic overpower them? I've got a premium and found them fine. I have to be trying pretty hard to chirp the tyres. Not had any significant rain yet though.

          Yeah Giti is a fairly unknown brand (its singaporean but manufactures in a few places including china). They aren't Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres but they've done me just fine so far. And I drive it like a hooligan.

          • rdhupar on 13/01/2025 - 23:41
            +1

            @MetalPhreak: May the FWD then. Had rain this last weekend and didn't need to do much to spin the tyres. EV mode does bring lots of instant torque. Maybe, that's what got it spinning. Again, was not trying to floor it either, just going uphill from stand start in rain.

            • MetalPhreak on 14/01/2025 - 00:28

              @rdhupar: Fair enough. Similar power per wheel but dynamic is trying to pull the same (almost) weight through two tyres. I’d prefer something else came standard but not bothered until they need replacing.

    • EitherWayUp on 13/01/2025 - 19:28
      -5

      Oh yeah… what about long term?

      • Zizkov on 13/01/2025 - 19:31
        +8

        Huh. In the long term petrol cars are going out… I'd rather be with a car maker like BYD that were electric car makers first.

        • Buddy195 on 13/01/2025 - 20:04
          +4

          Their first cars were ICE, then went on to hybrids and now a mixture of hybrid and EV. No idea why you think they were EV builder first?

          • Zizkov on 13/01/2025 - 20:23
            +2

            @Buddy195: You are correct actually. I'm not sure where I got that information. I seem to remember maybe being told it by a BYD dealer (I do not own a BYD).

        • Geoff-bargain on 13/01/2025 - 22:08

          Good luck once solid state batteries become widespread.

        • Inyokuchi on 14/01/2025 - 03:51

          BYD invented the Blade Battery Technology if that is what you are trying to convey.

      • rdhupar on 13/01/2025 - 20:27
        +1

        BYD has a fairly long history of making cars. They didn't start making cars a couple of years ago. Don't go comparing to the old companies but by that yardstick, there should be no new manufacturers ever

        • berger on 13/01/2025 - 23:37

          Byd did launch cars here a few years ago, although as a trial with NSW cabs I think. Then nothing for a couple years then here in a big way

  • shxhshzhz on 13/01/2025 - 19:03
    +11

    Looking forward to $20k Chinese electric cars by 2030

    • 11112007 on 13/01/2025 - 19:04
      +7

      I think we will get there much sooner than 5 years :)

      • shxhshzhz on 13/01/2025 - 19:05
        +43

        Goodbye Musk

        • shxhshzhz on 13/01/2025 - 19:08
          +14

          Looks like I offended the fanboys

          • FXx on 13/01/2025 - 19:39
            -2

            @shxhshzhz: Looks like you've got a mate, he's calling you both dreamers.

            But no, progressive echo chamber on this forum, you'll be well supported.

          • Caped Baldy on 13/01/2025 - 21:32
            +2

            @shxhshzhz: They're pathetic and easily triggered.

        • gakko on 13/01/2025 - 19:24

          We can only dream

        • EitherWayUp on 13/01/2025 - 19:28

          Please…

        • Nubbin on 13/01/2025 - 19:37
          +1

          If you're a fan of cheap EVs, you owe Musk some gratitude

          • FujinShu on 14/01/2025 - 01:35

            @Nubbin: Nah, he would’ve still priced them up high while “promising” to deliver a cheaper car, but Chinese subsidies have beat him to the punch on delivering affordable EVs and now Tesla’s discounting all their cars just to barely keep up with the fleet overseas.
            The only reason it will survive is because of the fascist Trump administration, which is ironically more so than China.

        • Cheap Rich Guy on 13/01/2025 - 19:39

          Musk is more than just Tesla.

        • Yorkshire-Man on 13/01/2025 - 20:44
          +2

          I couldn't ever buy a Tesla now. Toxic brand by association.

          • FXx on 13/01/2025 - 21:05
            +1

            @Yorkshire-Man: It's a good thing you know the political stance of the competing brand CEOs then isn't it? Ignorance is bliss, hey?

            • Bisky1 on 13/01/2025 - 23:11
              +2

              @FXx: Elon bought twitter [a microphone] and put it on the loudest setting for him and his cronies [he chooses what's prioritised, especially his account].

              It's harder at this point to not know his opinions, and once you do, everyone makes their own decision - agree, disagree or ignore.

              Calling this a progressive echo chamber is also weird. Most people in Australia who can turn on a computer and use the internet are going to be left of MAGA's biggest supporter.

              An example of both is: Elon's opinion re: the UK is hot news across the West and Farage must also be part of the 'progressive echo chamber' then?

              • netjock on 14/01/2025 - 02:40

                @Bisky1: UK and Farage not hot news.

                It is just news to those who are slow around the world. Having lived in the UK this “hot news” was known around 2014-15.

                Notice how Elon / Vivek H1B debate was suddenly silenced by fairy lights in the skies over America then UK old news made hot new news all of a sudden? 🤣

                It is all a diversion.

        • besttechadvisor on 13/01/2025 - 20:56

          A bunch of those $20k Chinese electric cars will have Tesla written on them :P

        • dontpanic on 13/01/2025 - 22:16

          The sooner the better.

        • hardya on 13/01/2025 - 23:09

          That is no way to politely refer to the incoming American Secretary to the Department of Government Efficiency

      • wetsandwich on 13/01/2025 - 22:08

        But 2030 is in roughly 10 years?

        • bobs burgers on 14/01/2025 - 02:00

          Did COVID mess with your timeframe also?
          Then you look at the calendar and see it's actually 2025!

    • Nubbin on 13/01/2025 - 19:12

      Even if they can be sold for 20k, I doubt the cost reduction will be passed on to the Australian consumer.

      • cumova on 13/01/2025 - 19:36

        Given euro tariffs and soon to be USofA tariffs, just wait and see.

        • E5TOQUE on 13/01/2025 - 21:28
          +1

          They are opening a factory in Hungary to get around the EU tarrifs.

        • Grok on 13/01/2025 - 22:09
          +3

          Australians may end up with the cheapest cars in the world.

          The EU and USA are keeping out Chinese cars with massive tariffs. We have no industry so don’t give AF.

          Here they come in tax free.

          I think we will see sub $20,000 EVs pretty soon.

          • Tleyx on 13/01/2025 - 22:54
            +3

            @Grok: Australia will probably do it because usa tells us to, like the submarines

    • Shon on 13/01/2025 - 19:16
      +2

      Crazily for all the talk of a $25k car we are already down to $18k (in USD).

    • Xizor on 13/01/2025 - 19:23
      +1

      Would be an interesting development. The low end market is there begging for capture. How many lemons are in the mix is a whole other question, but has always been ripe at the low end, and is true for all these new car companies battliing it out anyway. Super fascinated to see how particular brands and models have faired in 5 and 10 years time. History has shown us many will make big mistakes, cut corners, have major or numerous flaws, whilst others will thrive and hit home runs. So many exciting deveopments and unknowns. Wish i could use someone elses money!

    • Mokr on 13/01/2025 - 19:35

      Mg is 20k and petrol

      28k to 25k would be the lowest

      • Danger on 13/01/2025 - 20:21

        I'm in a market for an used MG ZS ICE (for ~15k)..Hope this EV flooding bring the price down

    • Corgsta on 13/01/2025 - 19:54
      +7

      As long as they’re made ethically, yeah totally.

      But they’re trying hard to race to the bottom on cost, and the best way to do that is underpay and overwork the employees. Being Chinese, that’ll be easy to do.

      Saw this the other day.

      BYD Brazil scandal exposes flaws in Chinese investment

      "Slavery-like" working conditions have been uncovered at the Chinese EV maker's factory site in Brazil, casting a spotlight on the standards maintained by Chinese companies outsourcing workers at foreign locations

      https://www.dw.com/en/byd-brazil-scandal-exposes-flaws-in-ch…

      I await the negs.

      • serpserpserp on 13/01/2025 - 21:00
        +1

        I think this has been debated in these forums and reddit before.

      • blurn on 13/01/2025 - 21:55
        +2

        But where does one draw the line? I’d wager almost every thing I buy from the MacBook to the clothes I wear was made by some poor factory worker toiling under brutal work conditions whilst being severely underpaid.

        • Corgsta on 13/01/2025 - 22:14

          Yeah it’s not easy. And supply chains can be murky. I suppose I’d trust some brands over others and the good ones publish manufacturing policies and reports on their website. I would say big corps like Apple would be ok and there are transparency and ethical watchdog who report this stuff. To be honest I’d trust western brands more (would like to be convinced otherwise).

          • Bisky1 on 13/01/2025 - 23:15

            @Corgsta: Foxconn, Apple. This is as someone who doesn't read up on this - am sure you can find more.

      • wetsandwich on 13/01/2025 - 22:10
        +2

        There is very little you can buy which isn't made by slaves, realistically. Or if you do, it's 3-4x the price with Australian Made stickers on it.

        However, supposedly many of these $1 per day slave conditions are actually a huge improvement over the 25c per day slave conditions they'd be in regardless if Apple/Nike/etc hadn't come to that town and built a factory.

        • Corgsta on 13/01/2025 - 22:48
          +1

          I get that. And I don't really accept the notion that "everyone's doing it so I won't change anything", personally. I know everyone's different but I try hard to buy Australian, Euro or US made where I can, or at least look at what brands are doing to look after the humans making their stuff. It's logic that if you pay peanuts for a product, then the people who made it got paid peanuts (unless it's all automated etc). Which is why I want to raise this with the people here who are discussing EV pricing.

      • leetec on 14/01/2025 - 02:02

        sure neg it. It's misleading comment and news report. From last debate we already know it's factory building site operated by 3rd party builder. And funny the news said the workers being paid much much more than local workers, but someone still call it underpay.

    • bigbadboogieman on 13/01/2025 - 19:59
      +2

      Either that or 40K will feel like 20K by the time….

    • Stevendkl on 13/01/2025 - 23:23

      Dolphin Essential in China is already under 20k after rebate. Most likely we can have the same price in 20 months.

  • E5TOQUE on 13/01/2025 - 19:06
    +17

    Also worth noting these are 2025 BYD's.
    The 2025 BYD Seal has had some equipment upgraded too

    BYD Seal Dynamic

    • BYD Digital Key
    • Electric sliding sunshade
    • Sunglass holder
    • PM2.5 air filter

    BYD Seal Premium

    gains everything in the Seal Dynamic plus:

    • Frequency Selective Damping (which was previously on the Performance model)

    BYD Seal Performance

    gains everything in the Seal Dynamic and Premium plus:

    • Di-Sus C adaptive damping
    • shxhshzhz on 13/01/2025 - 19:07

      Sealion 6 Dynamic is MY24

    • 11112007 on 13/01/2025 - 19:13
      +3

      Yes good point. Also important to note the next generation BYD Seal was revealed in China a few months ago. The interior styling is now very similar to the Sealion 7. New Seal should be here later this year.

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