BYD Hits 100,000 Deliveries in Australia After Rapid Three-Year Rise

Overview

• BYD’s 100,000th Australian delivery was a Shark 6 Premium ute handed to Brisbane buyer Tim Shaw by Asia Pacific boss Liu Xueliang.
• Sales jumped from 20,418 in 2024 to 52,415 in 2025, with 17,541 more reported so far in 2026 for a 9.9% year‑on‑year lift.
• Since launching in 2022, BYD has grown its local range to six battery‑electric models and five plug‑in hybrids, plus the premium Denza line.
• The company shifted to a factory‑owned distribution model in mid‑2025 and now counts over 100 sales and service centres nationwide.
• The Sealion 7 ranks as Australia’s second‑best‑selling EV in 2026, and the Shark 6 ute has outpaced several established dual‑cab rivals, with more variants confirmed including the Seal 6 PHEV sedan and wagon, a Shark 6 cab‑chassis, and a 3500kg‑towing Performance model.