BYD's Luke Todd talks EVs in Australia, the NSW $3000 rebate, new chargers and more

LAUNCH VIDEOS: Secure your BYD EV with $3000 in NSW Gov't rebates, BYD to significantly expand in Australia

A NSW Government rebate of $3000 for new EV (electric vehicle) purchases ends on December 31, 3023. Along with a $500 rebate top-up from BYD if purchasing and taking delivery of a BYD Atto 3 by December 31, and either way, you have an excellent opportunity to go electric and never need to buy petrol again! Luke Todd joins me in a video interview - and more, plus news on BYD's expansion plans below.

Not only is BYD Asia Pacific management visiting Australia in early December 2023 to announce a considerable expansion plan in partnership with local distribution partner EVDirect, but the time to claim a generous $3000 rebate from the NSW Government to buy a new EV is running out!

In response to the NSW Government announcing that it will wind up its $3000 electric vehicle rebate on 31 December 2023 after the Victorian Government did the same on 30 June this year, BYD Australia has come to the assistance of purchasers in NSW.

The company is doing so with the assurance that everyone will have the ability to secure a BYD EV to take advantage of the limited rebate (capped at 25,000 since its inception) as long as they do not delay their purchase. BYD Automotive is also offering a further $500 Rebate top up on all Atto 3's purchased and delivered by the end of the year.

From 11am, Tuesday 21 November until 31 December 2023, BYD Automotive will have in place at its BYD Megastore in Alexandria, a dedicated rebate team (including a hotline and online response team), to accommodate what is expected to be a busy purchasing period for those looking to take advantage of up to $3500 off their EV purchase.

Full details are below, but first, here's the video of Luke Todd, BYD Australia Executive Chairman, and Founder & CEO of EVDirect with the announcement:

https://youtu.be/R2B4GLDHRL8

To date, BYD Automotive Australia has sold over 12,000 EVs in the country with 301,833 sold just last month globally. It has also added two new models to the marketplace this year, including the BYD SEAL Sedan starting delivery from December 2023, and the BYD DOLPHIN which started deliveries in October.

Luke Todd, CEO and MD of BYD Automotive's Australian distributer EVDirect.com, says, “Just as we did for Victorians before their government's electric vehicle rebate ended on 30 June this year, it is important for us as a company to now rally for those in NSW ahead of the announcement that the rebate scheme will end on 31 December 2023. BYD will commit an unlimited number of award-winning BYD ATTO 3s for delivery to NSW buyers who are eligible for the $3000 rebate."

Mr Todd added that the BYD DOLPHIN and SEAL models will also be available to purchasers looking to take advantage of the $3000 rebate by ordering before 31 December 2023.

"What we've uncovered, is that many prospective EV buyers are not aware that the NSW rebate in capped at 25,000 across the state since it was first announced. We expect purchasing activity to ramp up over the next six weeks as a result of its' wind down, so we urge those considering going electric, to get in fast to avoid disappointment," Mr Todd concluded.

The announcement comes as BYD Automotive launched its own EV portable charger arm EVSwitch.com, which has further reinforced its mission to make EV ownership affordable for every Australian, with the chargers priced at just $499.

You can see my video interview with Luke Todd above, which also includes information on the chargers.

More details here, including an video on EasyAuto123: https://techadvice.life/2023/11/30/launch-videos-secure-your-byd-ev-with-3000-in-nsw-govt-rebates-byd-to-significantly-expand-in-australia/