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BYD delivery issues - anyone else missing their NFC keycard? (Australia)

BYDbuyer | 2026-01-30 05:39

BYD delivery issues - anyone else missing their NFC keycard?

Hi guys, I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced a messy pickup/delivery with BYD. On the day of collection late last year, I found that my car wasn't actually read...

BYDbuyer | 2026-01-30 05:39

The (Overdue) Collapse of The Most Overhyped Company

MarchMurky8649 | 2026-01-30 05:28

BYD Prepares Next-Generation Wi-Fi 6 Infotainment System for Future Vehicles, FCC Filing Reveals

Hey everyone, was doing some digging through recent FCC filings and stumbled upon what looks to be the brains of a next-gen DiLink system from BYD. The filing is for a new centr...

Electrical-Plum-751 | 2026-01-29 22:22

Optimus preorders

If Tesla were to open Optimus to $100 refundable preorders, how many would sign up? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/1qqfwt2)

rocketonmybarge | 2026-01-29 18:00

Tesla Earnings: Falling Revenue, ’Invests’ in Elon’s xAI Money Furnace

MarchMurky8649 | 2026-01-29 16:16

BYD invests 130 Million USD into their new Vietnamese Battery Plant.

[https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/29/byd-invests-130-million-usd-in-new-vietnamese-battery-plant/](https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/29/byd-invests-130-million-usd-in-new-vietnam...

Saurta17 | 2026-01-29 10:47

Is it possible to disable the “music” the car plays when running on low speed?

While my Seal has it, I friend of mine got a Sealion 7 in Japan which does not play that synthetic sound + “music” when the car is running under 20Km/h. Also, on the other day...

redbearddev | 2026-01-29 10:23

Automatic closure

Hi, is it possible to configure the doors to lock automatically when you walk away from the car, or to receive a notification on your phone when you've left the car unlocked?

iisban | 2026-01-29 10:21

Custom brackets for 3rd party retractable trunk cover.

Hello, Sharing, as it can be of use to others. I don;t like the standard trunk back cover, purely because it is way to easy for dog hair to get trapped in the material, and it...

proxiblue | 2026-01-29 07:43

Elon Musk says Tesla ending Models S and X production, converting Fremont factory lines to make Optimus robots

urochromium | 2026-01-28 22:56

Sealion 7 SW version not up to date?

My brand new Sealion 7 has a version of 2507. The service says it will receive the update via OTA but I click update button nothing happens. This is the first time with a BYD,...

Low-Permission-9317 | 2026-01-28 18:09

BYD is thinking of building a factory in India after huge sales in 2025

[https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/28/byd-eyes-local-ev-assembly-in-india-as-sales-surge-88-and-import-quotas-strain-supply-report-says/](https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/28/byd-...

Saurta17 | 2026-01-28 15:09

BYD's God Eye 5.0 is now available in China

[https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/28/byd-rolls-out-gods-eye-5-0-assisted-driving-system-after-deployment-on-over-2-3-million-vehicles-in-china/](https://carnewschina.com/2026/01...

Saurta17 | 2026-01-28 15:04

What's the biggest competition to the Sealion 7?

I am getting close to making a decision to replace my Niro EV with a Sealion 7 when the lease ends in the near future. Everything I look at just can't compete. The closest I thi...

Domonet | 2026-01-28 13:56

Cost to repair minor scratch on BYD car in Australia?

Hi all, I accidentally scratched someone else’s BYD car and will be paying for the repair out of pocket. The damage looks cosmetic only - a small scratch/scuff on the trim near...

Wooden_Constant6482 | 2026-01-28 13:28

BYD Considers Local Assembly in India Over High Tariffs: Report

Sandrov__ | 2026-01-28 11:12

Sealion 7 Navigation Lag

I am a new owner of the Sealion 7 and have noticed that the built-in navigation system is always a few seconds behind. Is this a known software issue, or could it be a problem w...

Maximum-Canary1598 | 2026-01-28 05:35

Am I fcked?

Somebody's bike helmet accidentally fell down on the road and I had no another choice. It was a small helmet. I am using a Seal 5 DM-i Premium (Chazor King or Destroyer 05 in ot...

hinzwifi | 2026-01-28 03:38

Phone unlock is not very secure?

I’ve noticed that when i unlock my SL7 with my phone, even after turning it off it is in a “ready to go” state. What i mean by that is even if the phone is not in car and the ca...

aktk946 | 2026-01-28 00:47