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BYD sales are booming. So are complaints about their cars

With well-priced vehicles, the Chinese brand is one of the fastest-growing electric car manufacturers in the country. Some buyers have immediate regrets.

Sam Irvine

Rafael Avigad thought his new Chinese plug-in hybrid was a steal.

The BYD Sealion 6 is one of the cheapest hybrid SUVs in the country. The entry-level version costs $42,990 and comes with luxury features, such as a panoramic sunroof and synthetic leather seats, typically found in higher-end European cars that can go for nearly double the price.

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Sam Irvine is a journalist for The Australian Financial Review.

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