BYD surged to eighth in Australia's auto sales in 2025, up 149.8%, and aims for top three by 2026.

BYD aims to enter Australia’s top three automotive sales rankings by 2026, having risen to eighth place in 2025 with 37,923 units sold—up 149.8% year-to-date—driven by strong demand for models like the Shark 6 PHEV ute and Sealion 7 electric SUV. The company is accelerating growth through upcoming launches of the Atto 1, Atto 2, Sealion 5, and Sealion 8, and has outperformed GWM, the leading Chinese brand with 39,343 sales, in recent months. While BYD’s Denza premium line won’t count in official sales data, the company plans to expand its dealer network to 150 locations by year-end. Other Chinese automakers like GWM, MG, and Chery also have aggressive expansion goals, with GWM targeting the top five by 2027 and MG aiming for the top three by 2030.