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- 1BYD car hacked easily due to missing password, documentary shows●Hacking this BYD was too easy; it didn’t even have a password | Four Corners Documentary
An ABC Four Corners documentary reports that a BYD electric vehicle could be hacked with minimal effort because the system lacked even a basic password protection. The investigation highlights security weaknesses in connected Chinese-made cars, raising concerns about data privacy and vehicle safety as BYD expands globally. Viewers are debating how seriously automakers are taking cybersecurity in increasingly internet-connected vehicles.
- 2BYD cuts EV price, becomes cheapest electric car in Australia●BYD Slashes Price of Electric Car and Becomes Cheapest in Australia [video]
BYD has reduced the price of one of its electric cars in Australia, making it the cheapest EV available on the local market. The move highlights intensifying competition in Australia's electric vehicle segment, where Chinese manufacturers are undercutting rivals and putting pressure on established brands to lower prices.
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BYD has revealed the price and specifications of the Atto 2 DM-i, a plug-in hybrid small SUV priced from $24,990. The DM-i system pairs a petrol engine with electric drive for low fuel consumption and extended range, positioning the Atto 2 as an affordable option for buyers not ready to go fully electric. Attention is on how the pricing compares with rival hybrid compact SUVs.
- 4BYD Rolling Out Even More Powerful Megawatt Chargers▼BYD Appears To Be Rolling Out A New, Even More Powerful Generation Of Megawatt Chargers
BYD appears to be deploying a new generation of megawatt chargers with even higher power output than its existing units. The Chinese automaker already leads on ultra-fast charging with chargers capable of around 1 megawatt, and the rollout would extend that lead, enabling faster refueling for electric vehicles and its commercial truck fleet.