SYDNEY: BYD Australia has delivered its 100,000th new vehicle, with Tim Shaw from Brisbane taking delivery of his new Shark 6 Premium ute.
The Shark 6 Premium Super Hybrid is the country’s top-selling pickup and plug-in hybrid amongst private buyers, with the Shark 6 range growing in May with the addition of a Shark 6 Dynamic cab-chassis variant made just for tradies, and a range-topping Shark 6 Performance pickup adding more grunt and towing ability.
BYD general manager Asia Pacific Liu Xueliang said he was delighted that BYD’s stylish and practical new energy vehicles were so well-suited to Australian lifestyles.
BYD Australia chief operating officer Stephen Collins said, “The growth of BYD Australia over the last three and a half years has been remarkable. Australian motorists want stylish, practical and affordable new energy vehicles, now more than ever. It's our pleasure to hand over our 100,000th vehicle today.
“With over 100 sales and service centres around Australia, and growing, we’re proud to be building a national network that will support all BYD owners. We have exciting plans for continued growth in Australia.”
Since launching in November 2022 with the popular Atto 3 mid-size SUV (sport utility vehicle), BYD has rapidly grown its line-up to 10 models, while continuing to expand its national dealer network to all parts of the country.
The family-sized Sealion 7 SUV leads the way as the brand’s most popular all-electric vehicle, with the recently-launched Atto 2 compact electric SUV winning over customers with its blend of leading technology, panache, performance and price.
