BYD's Remarkable 100,000-Vehicle Milestone in Australia

The Australian automotive landscape is witnessing a significant shift. BYD, a leading Chinese automaker, has reached a new high in the region: surpassing 100,000 cumulative deliveries. This achievement underscores the growing appeal of its electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

• Landmark Delivery: The milestone was reached in mid-April 2026, with the 100,000th vehicle—a blue Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute—handed over to a customer in Brisbane. Impressively, this volume was achieved in just over three and a half years since BYD’s official launch in November 2022.
• Strong Demand and Supply Response: The success is driven by robust local demand for new energy vehicles, partly fuelled by high fuel prices. According to Stephen Collins, COO of BYD Australia, order intake has significantly outpaced delivery capacity. To address this, BYD is expediting the shipment of an additional 30,000 vehicles to Australia in May and June 2025, prioritizing deliveries for essential workers.
• Rapid Market Rise: BYD's sales and market share have surged. In 2025, the brand sold 52,415 vehicles, a 156.2% year-on-year increase, breaking into the top 10 best-selling brands nationally for the first time (ranking 8th with a 4.2% market share). The momentum has continued into 2026, with BYD ranking as the 3rd best-selling brand in March, trailing only Toyota and Kia.
• Leadership in the EV Segment: In the battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, BYD is a dominant force. In January 2026, it held 37.5% of the BEV market with 2,779 units sold. Models like the Sealion 7, Shark 6, and the Atto series consistently rank in the top 10 for EV and PHEV sales. Notably, in early 2026, BYD has repeatedly outsold Tesla in the Australian EV brand rankings.
• Growth Trajectory: With a network of over 100 sales and service centres nationwide, BYD is solidifying its transition from a niche player to a mainstream choice. The combination of practical, value-focused vehicles and an expanding model lineup suggests its upward trajectory in the sales rankings is set to continue.

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