# BYD sold 7702 vehicles in April, which was only beaten by the dominant Toyota (15,185).

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-05 · The Canberra Times*

## Key points

- BYD has shipped 30,000 vehicles to Australia for delivery over the next two months.
- BYD's sales in Australia grew 140 percent compared to April last year, outpacing most rivals.
- The BYD Sealion 7 became Australia's best-selling electric vehicle in April, surpassing Tesla Model Y.
- Australia's FBT exemption for EVs is extended to March 2029, now mainly benefitting cars under $75,000.

**Companies:** Toyota, BYD, Kia, Tesla, Geely, GWM, Chery, MG, Isuzu
**Countries:** Australia, China

[Read the full story on The Canberra Times](https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9239723/byds-big-bet-is-about-to-pay-off/)

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