Why more Australians are taking a closer look at BYD

It wasn’t all that long ago that BYD was a relatively unfamiliar name to many Australian drivers. Now, its growing range of electric and plug-in hybrid cars is turning heads.

The brand has rapidly established itself as a serious player in Australia, with a growing line-up of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles covering everything from city-friendly cars and sedans to SUVs and utes. Its Atto 1 model even assumed the mantle as Australia's cheapest new car.

More BYD choice, made easier with Maxxia

Through our partnership with BYD and Eagers Automotive, Maxxia is helping more Australians explore the latest BYD models through novated leasing. The partnership brings together BYD’s growing vehicle range, Eagers Automotive’s retail network and Maxxia’s novated leasing expertise.

“By combining BYD’s latest electric vehicles with Maxxia’s novated leasing expertise, we’re helping more Australians understand their options and potentially drive an EV for less", says Stephen Brown, General Manager - Novated Sales at Maxxia.

There's a BYD to suit all drivers

BYD’s expanding range covers a variety of needs and budgets:

• BYD ATTO 1 and ATTO 2: compact electric options suited to city driving.
• BYD ATTO 3: an electric SUV with everyday versatility.
• BYD SEAL: a sleek all-electric sedan.
• BYD SEALION 7: a spacious electric SUV combining performance, technology and practicality.
• BYD SHARK 6: a plug-in hybrid ute for drivers who want flexibility and utility.

With more than 22,000 sold, the SEALION 7 is Australia’s second-highest-selling EV for the year to the end of October 2026, and BYD’s most popular model*.

The Premium variant offers a 230kW electric motor, an 82.56kWh Blade Battery and up to 482km of WLTP driving range, along with features including a rotating touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated and ventilated front seats and wireless phone charging.

You can explore Maxxia’s current BYD range and offers here. The page brings the available models, estimated novated lease pricing and current offers in one place.

^{*VFACTS, January to October 2026}

Novated leasing can drive more value on eligible BYD models

The Australian Government’s Electric Car Discount can make an eligible battery-electric vehicle particularly attractive through novated leasing, with the potential to pay for an eligible EV with 100% before-tax dollars.

This could deliver significant potential tax savings compared with novated leasing a petrol, diesel or newly leased plug-in hybrid car.

The rules currently apply to eligible battery-electric vehicles below the relevant Luxury Car Tax threshold of $91,667.

Could a BYD work for you?

The right model depends on your budget, driving needs and preferred features. But with an expanding range, competitive pricing and the potential benefits of novated leasing for eligible EVs, there are plenty of reasons to take a closer look.

Explore the BYD range available through Maxxia and see what the numbers could look like with a novated lease.

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