BYD offers a range of cars and SUVs in New Zealand. Popular models include the Atto 3 and Dolphin. They have electric vehicles for sale, and plug-in hybrids. Lease options are available. NZ Autocar has NZ reviews of BYD models including specification and price in NZ. BYD has dealers in all major New Zealand cities.
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MODEL | PRICE | ENGINE | kW | Nm | TRANS | KG | 0-100 | EV Range | CONS | CO2 | DRIVE |
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Dolphin Essential | $39,990 | E1 | 70 | 180 | A1 | 1506 | 12.3 | 340 | 15.2kWh | 0 | F |
Dolphin Premium | $48,990 | E1 | 150 | 310 | A1 | 1658 | 7.0 | 480 | 15.9kWh | 0 | F |
Seal Dynamic | $58,990 | E1 | 150 | 310 | A1 | 1922 | 7.5 | 460 | 15.9kWh | 0 | R |
Seal Premium | $65,990 | E1 | 230 | 360 | A1 | 2055 | 5.9 | 570 | 16.3kWh | 0 | R |
Seal Performance | $76,990 | E1 | 390 | 670 | A1 | 2185 | 3.8 | 520 | 18.2kWh | 0 | A |
ATTO 3 Essential | $49,990 | E1 | 150 | 310 | A1 | 1750 | 7.3 | 480 | 15.6kWh | 0 | F |
ATTO 3 Superior | $55,990 | E1 | 150 | 310 | A1 | 1750 | 7.3 | 480 | 15.6kWh | 0 | F |
Sealion 6 Essential FWD | $52,990 | IL4/1.5H | 160 | 300 | A1 | 1940 | 8.5 | 92 | 1.1 | 24 | F |
Sealion 6 Dynamic FWD | $56,990 | IL4/1.5H | 160 | 300 | A1 | 1940 | 8.5 | 92 | 1.1 | 24 | F |
Sealion 6 Dynamic Ext Range | $59,990 | IL4/1.5H | 160 | 300 | A1 | 1995 | 8.9 | 140 | 0.8 | 17 | F |
Sealion 6 Premium AWD | $64,990 | IL4/1.5H | 238 | 550 | A1 | 2100 | 5.9 | 81 | 1.4 | 32 | A |
Sealion 7 Premium | $67,990 | E1 | 230 | 380 | A1 | 2225 | 6.7 | 482 | 18.3kWh | 0 | R |
Sealion 7 Performance | $79,990 | E2 | 390 | 690 | A1 | 2340 | 4.5 | 456 | - | 0 | A |
Shark 6 Premium | $69,990 | IL4/1.5H | 321 | 650 | A1 | 2710 | 5.7 | - | 7.9 | 46 | A |
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