Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD has surpassed 60,000 cumulative vehicle deliveries in Australia, marking a significant milestone since entering the market in August 2022. The achievement underscores BYD’s expanding footprint in the region, as the company continues to record strong sales growth.
In June 2025, BYD delivered 8,156 vehicles in Australia, representing a 368% increase from the same period last year. Much of the growth was driven by the Shark 6 hybrid pickup truck, which accounted for 2,993 units—or 37%—of total deliveries during the month. For the first half of 2025, Shark 6 sales reached 10,424 units, representing 45% of BYD’s 23,355 total vehicle deliveries in the country over that period.
The Shark 6, first launched in Mexico in May 2024 and introduced in Australia in October 2024, is not sold in the Chinese market. It has since been renamed in overseas markets and emerged as a key product in BYD’s international lineup. Deliveries in Australia began in late December 2024, just two months after its local launch.
In addition to the Shark 6, BYD’s Australian lineup includes the Atto 3 (known as Yuan Plus in China), Sealion 6 (Song Plus DM-i), Sealion 7 (Sealion 07), Seal, and Dolphin. The company expects to deliver over 40,000 vehicles in Australia for the full year of 2025.
According to Marklines, BYD was the top-selling Chinese automaker in Australia in June, ahead of Great Wall Motor (SHA: 601633) and SAIC. Chinese brands collectively accounted for 14.2% of the Australian automotive market in the first half of 2025. In the local NEV segment, BYD held the leading market share at 38.7%.