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- 1BYD car found lacking password protection in hacking test●Hacking this BYD was too easy; it didn’t even have a password | Four Corners Documentary
An ABC Four Corners documentary reports that hackers were able to break into a BYD electric vehicle with minimal effort because the system did not even require a password. The investigation is drawing widespread attention to cybersecurity weaknesses in connected cars from the fast-growing Chinese automaker, prompting debate about how secure modern smart vehicles really are.
- 2BYD says its solid-state EV battery is nearly road-ready▼BYD Says Its New Solid-State EV Battery Tech Is Nearly Ready For The Open Road
Chinese automaker BYD says its solid-state electric vehicle battery technology is close to being ready for real-world use. Solid-state batteries promise greater range, faster charging and improved safety over today's lithium-ion cells, and automakers worldwide are racing to commercialise them. A breakthrough from BYD, the world's largest EV maker, would be a major step in the industry's shift to next-generation battery tech.
- 3BYD probes Shark 6 cybersecurity flaw in Australia▼BYD investigates Shark 6 cybersecurity vulnerability as it defends Australian data safeguards
Chinese automaker BYD is investigating a reported cybersecurity vulnerability in its Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute, while defending the data-handling safeguards it has in place for Australian customers. The issue has raised questions about how connected vehicles from Chinese manufacturers collect and protect user data, a growing concern as BYD rapidly expands in the Australian market.
- 4BYD warns Australia's cheapest EV price may rise▼BYD confirms pricing for Australia's cheapest EV won't last forever
BYD has confirmed that the pricing for Australia's cheapest electric vehicle is not permanent, signalling that current low prices are promotional and could increase in the future. Buyers are weighing whether to act now before the window closes, and the announcement has sparked discussion about EV affordability and discounting in the Australian market.