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Is a sub-R400k EV any good? 2026 BYD Dolphin Surf Dynamic Review
The BYD Dolphin Surf Dynamic is one of South Africa’s most affordable electric cars, slipping in under the R400 000 mark while offering impressive standard features and a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating. In this review, we explore its real-world range, performance, practicality, ownership costs, and monthly repayments — and reveal where this budget EV shines, and where it reminds you of its price tag.
BYD Atto 2 DM-i Dynamic - First Drive Review
The BYD Atto 2 DM-i is South Africa's most affordable PHEV at R449,900. It pairs a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for 122 kW, a 40 km electric range, and a total range of 930 km. We drive the Dynamic trim on launch and walk away suitably impressed.
BYD Atto 8 Premium DM-i (2026) Review
With the all-new Atto 8, Chinese automotive giant BYD introduces a vehicle that attempts to completely disrupt the traditional R1-million family SUV formula. I recently drove the Atto 8 Premium DM-i; here are my thoughts.
BYD Shark 6 double cab Premium (2026) Review
Is the BYD Shark 6 the best hybrid bakkie in South Africa? We road-test the 321 kW Premium AWD to see what it's like to live with. Discover the Shark 6 price, 0-100 km/h performance, and real-world fuel economy in my review
BYD Sealion 7 Premium (2025) Quick Review - The Luxury EV for Less
The latest offering from BYD's Ocean Series is the Sealion 7, a full-electric crossover SUV with all the style and class one could want from a premium EV. We spend some time with this newcomer to see what makes it tick, and what it does different to the opposition.
BYD Shark 6 Premium (2025) First Drive Review
Leading technology has finally made its way into the double cab. BYD presents South Africa's first plug-in hybrid double cab, and we got to drive it!
BYD Atto 3 Extended (2024) Video Review
BYD recently overtook Tesla as the most prolific, best-selling EV globally. Find out what their first local offering has in store for the South African market here.