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- 1BYD 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 EV maker BYD says its new solid-state battery technology is nearly ready for real-world use, a step that could mean longer driving ranges, faster charging and improved safety over today's lithium-ion packs. Automakers worldwide are racing to commercialize solid-state cells, and BYD's claim puts it among the frontrunners.
- 2Hacking a BYD was easy because it had no password●Hacking this BYD was too easy; it didn’t even have a password | Four Corners Documentary
An ABC Four Corners investigation reports that a BYD vehicle was hacked with ease because it lacked even basic password protection, raising questions about cybersecurity standards in Chinese-made electric cars sold in Australia. The documentary has drawn wide attention, with viewers debating the security of connected vehicles and the pace of oversight for fast-growing EV brands.
- 3BYD says solid-state EV battery nearly road-ready●BYD says its new solid-state EV battery tech is nearly ready for the open road https://www.engadget.com/2265495/byd-new-
Chinese EV maker BYD says its solid-state battery technology is almost ready for real-world use, with the technology expected around 2027. Solid-state batteries promise greater energy density, faster charging and improved safety over today's lithium-ion cells, and BYD is one of several manufacturers racing to bring them to production electric vehicles.
- 4BYD cuts EV price, becomes cheapest electric car in Australia●BYD Slashes Price of Electric Car and Becomes Cheapest in Australia [video]
BYD has reduced the price of one of its electric cars in Australia, making it the cheapest EV available on the local market. The move highlights intensifying competition in Australia's electric vehicle segment, where Chinese manufacturers are undercutting rivals and putting pressure on established brands to lower prices.
- 5BYD 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.
- 6BYD Rolling Out Even More Powerful Megawatt Chargers▼BYD Appears To Be Rolling Out A New, Even More Powerful Generation Of Megawatt Chargers
BYD appears to be deploying a new generation of megawatt chargers with even higher power output than its existing units. The Chinese automaker already leads on ultra-fast charging with chargers capable of around 1 megawatt, and the rollout would extend that lead, enabling faster refueling for electric vehicles and its commercial truck fleet.
- 7BYD 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.
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BYD has revealed the price and specifications of the Atto 2 DM-i, a plug-in hybrid small SUV priced from $24,990. The DM-i system pairs a petrol engine with electric drive for low fuel consumption and extended range, positioning the Atto 2 as an affordable option for buyers not ready to go fully electric. Attention is on how the pricing compares with rival hybrid compact SUVs.