The BYD Dolphin Surf Dynamic earns its place as South Africa’s most affordable serious electric car. At R393 900 it offers a five-star Euro NCAP rating, Vehicle-to-Load capability for load-shedding relief, and fuel savings of around R21 000 per 20 000 km over a comparable petrol car. Small boot, divisive steering, big value.
At R689 900, Jaecoo’s plug-in hybrid SUV costs less than the BYD Atto 3 and about the same as the new Geely E5. But spec-sheet range figures and real-world range figures are not the same thing — and once you account for that gap, the PHEV case looks rather more coherent than it might first appear.
Supercar acceleration for family sedan money. The BYD Seal Performance AWD matches European performance at Chinese prices, but does it deliver the complete package? We find out what you’re actually getting for R1.2 million.
Say hello to the Sealion 7, BYD South Africa’s newest vehicle to make petrolheads jealous. It’s electric, it’s loaded, and it’s finally in Mzansi. BYD