With the right vehicle and reliable charging infrastructure, it’s easier to go electric
We revisit the Seagull to see if it’s still competitive two years down the line
Affordable electric vehicles from China have become a dime a dozen. Everywhere you look in the market, it seems as if there's always something electrified, no matter the segment.It's in this space where BYD Cars Philippines has dominated in
This comes amid a domestic performance slump, but strong export growth
According to a Reuters report, BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu made a bold claim at an annual shareholder conference in Shenzen earlier this month: "BYD will truly become the number one automaker globally in terms of scale in five years." In 2025, BYD
by Angelo Nieto
The new fleet is expected to lessen operational costs and improve efficiency
BYD Cars Philippines, together with dealer partner Sealectric, has deployed 20 Sealion 5 DM-i units to the taxi company Highland Transport Service Cooperative (HTSC) in La Trinidad, Benguet. The initiative marks the country's first Sealion 5 taxi fleet and a
by Lije Martin
And it can do 105km on just electric power
The plug-in hybrid BYD Dolphin G DM-i has officially debuted, and the European market is getting first dibs. It comes with BYD's familiar DM-i powertrain, built around a 1.5-liter gasoline-powered generator and an 18.3kWh
by Billy Caluag
It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s a PHEV
BYD Cars Philippines added fully electric power to the Sealion series with the launch of the all-wheel-drive Sealion 7 last month. A possible follow up coming later this year, however, could see the nameplate go big with a three-row
by Angelo Nieto
BYD could be going for a deeper undercut with the ‘Essential’ variant
A new BYD has made its appearance on the Department of Energy's list of certified electric vehicles, and it's called the Seal 05 DM-i. That zero digit is an important distinction-this is meant to be an updated version
by Angelo Nieto
BYD’s all-new performance EV has arrived
The BYD Sealion 7 has finally arrived in the Philippines. We've seen it twice at the Bangkok International Motor Show, but now, it becomes an official option for Filipino car buyers.According to BYD, the Sealion 7 is where performance meets
by Billy Caluag
With a whopping 523hp and 690Nm
During the 2026 Manila International Auto Show, a lot of you showed interest in the BYD Sealion 7. Today, we're glad to say that the wait is finally over. The fully electric SUV has officially launched in the Philippines with a
by Lije Martin
We also compare it to the BYD eMAX 7
It's the era of the electrified vehicle, and one of the latest models to land on our shores is the MG G50 PHEV. Yes, SAIC's tall MPV has finally leveled up, and this three-row people mover has been getting
Would you want to see this in the Philippines?
If you've been asking for a plug-in hybrid version of the BYD Dolphin, then you're in luck-sort of. The Chinese carmaker announced that the Dolphin G DM-i is real and will launch later this year...in Europe.
by Billy Caluag
We also compare the new PHEV Frontier to the upcoming 2026 Toyota Hilux
A new Nissan pickup is heading our way, and it's probably not the one you were expecting. Meet the all-new Frontier Pro PHEV pickup, developed in China by Zhengzhou Nissan (ZNA). For this comparo we'll be pitting the new
The initiative was made in partnership with Healthway Cancer Care Hospital
In July 2025, BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobillity partnered with Healthway Cancer Care Hospital to raise funds for cancer patients through a limited-edition run of the Seagull finished in seashell pink.In a report by the Manila Bulletin, BYD recently announced
by Lije Martin
There will be exclusive offers available on-site
The BYD Sealion 7 is officially launching in the Philippines on May 28. The fully electric SUV will be presented at the BYD Tech Tour in Glorietta 4, Makati. Apart from seeing it in the metal, you can also take it out
by Lije Martin
The entry-level Advanced variant also gets an increase of P290k
Along with the Sealion 6 DM-i, BYD has increased the price of the Shark 6 DMO. But compared to the hybrid SUV, the pickup receives a steeper hike of up to P320,000.Previously, the Shark 6 had a starting price
by Lije Martin
A P50,000 price bump for the sole variant
As of May 7, 2026, BYD Cars Philippines has quietly raised the price of one of its most popular models in their lineup: the Sealion 6 DM-i. The Chinese automaker's website now lists the Sealion 6 DM-i's price
by Angelo Nieto
And a track-focused Z is also on the way
Been warming up to the Denza Z supercar? Surprise-aside from the coupe form, it now has a droptop convertible version, too!Here it is, fresh from its local market unveiling at Auto China 2026 in Beijing. We'll get more pics
by Greg Potts
And a LiDAR system, too
BYD unveiled the latest iteration of the subcompact Seagull at Auto China 2026. While the aesthetic changes are subtle, the Chinese carmaker has given its electric hatch a much bigger battery, and therefore, a much longer driving range.More specifically, the battery
by Billy Caluag
This isn’t your typical minivan
In addition to unveiling the Sealion 08, Seal 08, and Atto 3, BYD has also showcased its Ocean-V concept car at Auto China 2026. The Ocean-V is an electric MPV with bold styling and a high ground clearance.Design-wise,
by Lije Martin
That’s 150km more than the PH-spec Atto 3
The next-generation BYD Atto 3 has been unveiled at Auto China 2026. Now sporting a more executive look, the fully electric compact crossover has also been outfitted with a more efficient electric powertrain, which can deliver up to 630km in driving
by Billy Caluag
The plug-in hybrid version, meanwhile, gets 400km of electric range
BYD has just unveiled the new Sealion 08 at Auto China 2026. The Sealion 08-not to be confused with the Sealion 8-is a flagship full-size SUV that's expected to come in both fully electric and plug-in hybrid
by Lije Martin
