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Straits Times
an hour ago
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Car review: BYD Seal, Hyundai Ioniq 6 battle for Cat A supremacy
The slightly sportier BYD Seal (left) versus the cushier and roomier Hyundai Ioniq 6. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM SINGAPORE – If you are among the minority of motorists who still prefer sedans for their sleeker, lower-slung design and the attendant superior driving dynamics, here are two mid-sized options. Both are electric rear-wheel-drive models that qualify for the slightly less punitive Category A certificate of entitlement (COE). Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Auto Express
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Six new BYD cars by 2026, but they won't all be EVs
BYD may have only started selling cars in the UK in 2023, but it has already successfully launched a diverse range of six models and the Chinese brand is not slowing down, with plans to double the size of its line-up in half that time. Speaking exclusively with Auto Express at the UK launch of the new BYD Dolphin Surf – the brand's newest, most affordable and probably most attractive offering to date – UK sales and marketing manager Steve Beattie revealed BYD will launch another six models here before the end of 2026. Advertisement - Article continues below Next to arrive in showrooms will be the new BYD Atto 2, a tech-focused compact SUV which we drove for the first time earlier this year, and is set to finally go on sale in September. Initially it'll only be available as an EV, with a choice of standard- or long-range batteries, however Beattie told us there will also be a plug-in hybrid 'DM-i' version sometime in 2026 – which will give the newcomer an edge over rivals like the Kia EV3 or Smart #1. The BYD Seal 06 estate car and saloon will also be launching in the UK before the end of the year, also featuring plug-in hybrid power, along with another BMW 3 Series-sized saloon called the BYD Seal 05. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below The company is going to be updating some of its existing models soon, as well, Beattie tells us. We've already seen the updated BYD Seal – the brand's rival to the Tesla Model 3 – which features a revamped interior and LiDAR system for more advanced autonomous driving capabilities. The Atto 3 family SUV is in line for a spruce-up, too, as this was the first car the brand sold in the UK, and images of a facelifted version surfaced online earlier this year, sporting a new sharper look, more in-line with the smaller Atto 2. Advertisement - Article continues below Three more as-yet-unnamed new models will be joining the BYD line-up in 2026. Beattie didn't tell us anything about this trio, but it seems likely that the BYD Seal 06 GT will be come here eventually, as the electric hatchback could serve as a rival to the Volkswagen ID.3 and Cupra Born, plus there's a hot 416bhp version too called the Seal X. While not confirmed for the UK either, the BYD Shark hybrid pick-up truck also has a strong chance of coming to our shores. For one thing it would offer a new challenger to the best-selling, multi-award-winning Ford Ranger, a plug-in hybrid version of which recently went on sale, offering up to 27 miles of pure-electric driving. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below The Shark meanwhile manages to boast up to 62 mils of EV range, thanks to its much larger 29.58kWh battery, plus a combined power output of 435bhp – compared to the 275bhp for the Ranger PHEV. However the BYD's 2,500kg towing capacity does fall short of the Ford's 3,500kg limit. Beattie informed us that BYD has now brought a few Australian-spec Shark pick-up trucks into the UK for testing. 'We're driving those around at the moment and it's definitely been getting some really good and interesting reactions from the UK team.' Advertisement - Article continues below He added that the team is working to bring the truck to the UK, because 'we want that truck here, because I think there's an opportunity for it here.' The opportunity he's referring to is double-cab pick-up trucks used to be classed as commercial vehicles, meaning company car drivers running one had to pay a flat tax rate of little as £792 per year. However these types of trucks are now classed as private vehicles, like passenger cars, and because they're not very efficient, they fall into the highest Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) band for company car tax. But of course, electric or plug-in hybrid trucks get around this thanks to their much greater fuel efficiency and zero-emissions driving capabilities. That's why the Ranger PHEV attracts as little as 19% company car tax, while the equivalent diesel is slapped with the maximum 37% rate. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below '[The pick-up truck] market is dominated by the Ranger and Ford does an incredible job with that. But what's interesting is the market has just changed for that vehicle because it was effectively a company car tax break, but [trucks] are now being classed as cars 'So, ultimately, all of those diesel [pick-up truck drivers] now have to move to something that is either plug-in hybrid or electric, and this being plug-in hybrid I think is going to fit really well. 'It's also just something different, you know. We've seen that with Tesla Model 3 customers and Model Y customers, they say 'I've had this for a while, I want to change into something different' and that gives us an opportunity. Now for those Ranger customers, we'll have an alternative here.' As well as launching six cars in less than two years, BYD accounted for 2% of all new cars sales in the UK in April and May this year, with Beattie hoping to retain that market share this month. Another milestone that seems in sight is 20,000 sales within the first half of the year. All the while, BYD plans to continue expanding its dealership network, which included 50 locations at the start of the year, but now stands at 75, and according to Beattie will reach 90 locations by September. Tell us which new car you're interested in and get the very best offers from our network of over 5,500 UK dealers to compare. 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Pink Villa
31-05-2025
- Automotive
- Pink Villa
Laughter Chefs fame Kashmera Shah buys expensive gift for herself that costs over whopping Rs 40 lakhs
Kashmera Shah and Krushna Abhishek are among the beloved celeb couples of the telly world, who are adored for their unfiltered banter and chemistry. They have a massive fan following on social media too. On May 30, as Krushna Abhishek celebrated his birthday, it wasn't him but Kashmera who surprised everyone by gifting herself a lavish present. She purchased a brand-new BYD Seal electric car that costs more than 40 lakhs in Mumbai. In her latest vlog, Kashmera Shah gave fans a glimpse of her special purchase. The video begins with her getting ready at home, sharing some lighthearted moments with her house helps. When Krushna arrives, Kashmera teases him by saying she has a surprise for him, building up the excitement by calling it a "big surprise." Krushna Abhishek, who is curious and a bit confused, admits he's unsure about what she's planning to buy. Kashmera cheekily hints that Krushna has unknowingly paid for the gift. The moment they arrive at the car showroom, Krushna is visibly shocked. He recalls signing cheques for Kashmera and realizes she used one to buy the car. Their sons, Krushnaag and Rayaan, add to the humor by teasing, 'Daddy ka paisa gaya' (Daddy's money is gone), leaving Krushna shocked. Krushna mentions, "Log Hotel mai acha khana bana ke zindagi mai aage badte hai, ye Laughter Chefs mai kharab khana bana ke gaadiya le rahi hai (People cook delicious food in hotels and move ahead in life, but she's cooking terrible food in Laughter Chefs and buying cars!)." Kashmera then asks Krushna to join him, and then they welcome their car. Krushna again funnily mentions how his big amount has gone. The family performs a small cake-cutting ceremony, offers prayers, and drives the new car home.
Auto Express
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Seal the deal on this Tesla Model 3 rival for just £289 a month
Packed with luxury features 354-mile range Just £289.01 a month Last week we spotted the Tesla Model 3 had slumped in price, offering potential buyers a market-leading electric saloon for less than £300 a month. But, if the Model 3 isn't quite your cup of tea, what are your options? Well, the BYD Seal is one of several alternatives, and just like the Model 3, lease deals are seeming to be seriously tempting right now. Advertisement - Article continues below Through the Auto Express Find a Car service, VIPGateway is offering BYD's electric saloon for just £289.01 a month. This two-year deal requires a £3,648.09 initial payment, and mileage is limited to 5,000 a year. However, a more flexible 8,000-a-year limit can be arranged for an extra £21.33 a month. There are only two versions of the BYD Seal, and this deal is for the entry-level model. In reality, though, unless you desperately want the all-wheel drive that comes with the top-spec car, the base-spec Design is all that you need. Calling it base spec is a little unfair as it's no poverty model. It's packed with luxuries, such as 19-inch alloys wheels, a 360-degree parking camera, an upmarket 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system, and, rather impressively, electrically adjustable heated and ventilated front seats. Design gets a rear-mounted electric motor that packs a punchy 312bhp. It's enough to send the Seal to 62mph in under six seconds, while the ride and handling is tuned to be comfortable and cosseting. Under the swoopy body lies an 82.5kWh battery, giving the Seal a claimed driving range of 354 miles. A 10-80-per-cent top-up from a rapid charger will take around 40 minutes thanks to 150kW max charging capacity – that's a bit slower than rivals, but not too unreasonable. The Car Deal of the Day selections we make are taken from our own Auto Express Find A Car deals service, which includes the best current offers from car dealers and leasing companies around the UK. Terms and conditions apply, while prices and offers are subject to change and limited availability. If this deal expires, you can find more top BYD Seal leasing offers from leading providers on our BYD Seal hub page. Check out the BYD Seal deal or take a look at our previous Car Deal of the Day selection here…
India.com
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Govt Incentives, Infra Investments Continue To Drive EV Adoption In India: Report
New Delhi: Government incentives and infrastructure investments are boosting local electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and a range of policy measures and infrastructure developments are underway to help bridge the gap and push the market closer to the 2030 goal, a report showed on Wednesday. India's passenger vehicle (PV) sales grew 4.6 per cent in 2024 (year-on-year), surpassing 4.3 million units. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 2.5 per cent of total PV sales, marking a 16 per cent YoY increase, according to Counterpoint's latest 'India Passenger Vehicle Model Sales Tracker'. The increase in passenger BEV sales can be attributed to the launch of several new models, including the Tata MG Windsor, BYD Seal, BYD eMax 7 and the Tata refresh, among others. The Indian government has set ambitious targets for EV adoption. It aims to achieve 30 per cent EV penetration in the passenger vehicle segment, 80 per cent in the combined two-wheeler and three-wheeler segment and 70 per cent in the commercial vehicle segment by 2030. With Maruti Suzuki, India's largest PV player, and international BEV specialists like Tesla and VinFast entering the Indian market with competitively priced affordable and premium models, BEVs are projected to capture 5 per cent of the PV market by the end of 2025. Electric two-wheelers captured a 6.2 per cent share of total two-wheeler sales in 2024, reflecting an impressive 36 per cent YoY growth. Supported by incentives and tax breaks, electric two-wheelers are increasingly being used for last-mile delivery and micro-mobility applications. 'Food delivery and quick commerce companies are expanding their use of electric two-wheelers to promote a more sustainable and greener future. Besides, urban commuters are increasingly preferring EVs over traditional powertrains for their daily travel needs,' the report mentioned. While EV penetration in the commercial vehicle (CV) segment remains relatively low, the electric three-wheeler category is leading the transition. In 2024, electric three-wheelers accounted for a 55 per cent share in the three-wheeler category, implying that every second three-wheeler bought was an EV. This high share is primarily due to high demand from the last-mile delivery sector, said the report.
