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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 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.
- 2BYD 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.
- 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 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.
- 7BYD 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.
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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.