Key Points
- BYD management confirmed two new models and two updates are planned for Australia in the second half of 2026, at the BYD Shark Performance media launch.
- The two new models are expected to be the BYD M9 people mover and the BYD Ti7 SUV, based on government approval documents and right-hand-drive market launches overseas.
- The BYD Atto 3 Evo is confirmed as one of the two updates; the second update has not been identified but is likely a refresh of an earlier BYD model.
BYD has confirmed four new products for Australia in the second half of 2026: two new models and two updates. The announcement was made by BYD management at the media launch for the BYD Shark Performance earlier this week. BYD did not name the specific models.
Based on government approval documents and right-hand-drive market launches overseas, the two new models are expected to be the BYD M9 people mover and the BYD Ti7 SUV. The Atto 3 Evo is confirmed as one of the two updates. The second update has not been identified, but is likely a refresh of one of BYD's earlier Australian models.
What BYD confirmed
At the Shark Performance media launch, BYD management confirmed that four new products are planned for the Australian market in the second half of 2026. Two are new models; two are updates to existing models. BYD did not name any of the four.
BYD has grown its Australian line-up from four models to 11 in two years, covering SUVs, utes, hatchbacks, sedans, and wagons.
BYD M9: People mover targeting the Kia Carnival
The BYD M9 is the most likely of the two new models. BYD has received government approval to sell the M9 in Australia, and examples have been spotted on Australian roads in recent months.
The M9 is a 5.1-metre, seven-seat plug-in hybrid people mover. It uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine paired with an electric motor. Government approval documents show two power outputs: 191kW and 218kW.
In overseas markets, the M9 offers two battery options: a 20.4kWh pack with a claimed 95km of electric range, and a 36.6kWh pack with a claimed 170km of electric range (both in NEDC lab testing). Combined range in hybrid mode is rated at up to 1,000km.
Pricing has not been announced. The Kia Carnival, Australia's top-selling people mover accounting for roughly three in four deliveries in the segment, is priced from $56,100 to $76,630 plus on-road costs in hybrid guise. BYD is expected to price the M9 close to or below that range, though this has not been confirmed.
The M9 name appears in the homologation documents, suggesting BYD will retain it for Australia rather than adopting a word-based badge. It will sit alongside the Denza D9, a more premium electric people mover priced from $85,990 to $95,990 plus on-road costs.
BYD M9 key specs (overseas market)
Specification | Detail |
Body style | 7-seat people mover |
Length | 5,100mm |
Powertrain | PHEV (1.5T petrol + electric motor) |
Power outputs (AU approval) | 191kW and 218kW |
Battery options | 20.4kWh or 36.6kWh |
Electric range (NEDC) | 95km or 170km |
Hybrid range (NEDC) | Up to 1,000km |
BYD Ti7: Large PHEV SUV to take on the Prado
The BYD Ti7 (also known as the Titanium 7) is the second likely new model. BYD has trademarked the Ti7 name in Australia, and the model has been confirmed for the United Kingdom, a fellow right-hand-drive market, before the end of 2026.
The Ti7 is a large, seven-seat SUV measuring 5,146mm long, 1,995mm wide, and 1,865mm tall. It uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain: two electric motors (one front, one rear) providing all-wheel drive, supported by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine. A 35.6kWh battery provides up to 127km of claimed electric range. The Ti7 can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.
A fully electric version of the Ti7 is sold in China, but Australia is expected to receive the PHEV variant, consistent with the approach taken for the BYD Sealion 8. BYD Australia has not confirmed the Ti7 for Australia. The trademark registration and UK confirmation are the basis for the expectation of a local launch.
The Ti7 falls under BYD's Fangchengbao sub-brand in China, the same brand that underpins the Denza B5 and B8 sold in Australia. However, BYD has indicated the Ti7 will wear a BYD badge rather than a Denza one, because it does not share the B5 and B8's ladder-frame underpinnings. The Ti7 is a road-focused family SUV with rugged styling, not an off-roader.
BYD Ti7 key specs (UK spec)
Specification | Detail |
Length | 5,146mm |
Width | 1,995mm |
Height | 1,865mm |
Seats | 7 |
Powertrain | PHEV (1.5T + dual electric motors, AWD) |
Battery | 35.6kWh |
Electric range | Up to 127km |
0-100km/h | 4.8 seconds |
Model updates: Atto 3 Evo confirmed, second update unknown
The BYD Atto 3 Evo is confirmed as one of the two model updates. The Evo variant has already received government approval for Australia and brings significant upgrades over the current Atto 3, including 330kW all-wheel-drive performance and 800V fast charging.
The second model update coming in 2026 is less clear. Based on the models currently in BYD's Australian line-up, the most likely candidates are the Dolphin, the Sealion 6, or the Seal, all of which were among BYD's earlier Australian launches and could be due for a refresh.
BYD's broader 2026 momentum
BYD has been expanding rapidly in Australia. The brand reached second place in monthly sales in April 2026, behind only Toyota. A shipment of nearly 5,000 BYD and Denza vehicles departed Shanghai in May 2026 aboard the car carrier Zhengzhou, bound for Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
The brand has also confirmed the BYD Seal 6 sedan and touring wagon for Australia. The Shark 6 range has expanded to three variants with the addition of a cab-chassis and a Performance model. With four more products confirmed for the second half of 2026, BYD shows no sign of slowing its Australian expansion.
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