Overview
- Orders are live nationwide, with B5 deliveries scheduled for late January 2026 and B8 for late February.
- The B5 starts at $74,990 before on‑road costs ($79,990 Leopard), while the larger B8 is priced at $91,000 for seven seats or $97,990 for the six‑seat layout.
- Both models use ladder‑frame PHEV setups with LFP batteries: B5 1.5‑litre system claims 400kW/760Nm and 90km WLTC EV range; B8 2.0‑litre system claims 425kW/760Nm and 100km WLTC EV range, with a 0–100km/h claim of 4.8s for each.
- Claimed capability includes 3000kg braked towing for B5 with front and rear diff locks, and 3500kg for B8 with hydraulic height‑adjustable suspension and rear (plus available front) diff lock.
- Warranty matches BYD at six years/150,000km for the vehicle and eight years/160,000km for the battery, capped‑price servicing is planned, about 15 retail sites are targeted by end‑Q1 2026 rising to 20–25 by year‑end, the first 2000 buyers get a paint/interior upgrade, and ANCAP testing is pending.