Previously, Australian drivers of the BYD Seal could not access Tesla's V3 charging stations, missing out on Tesla's efficient charging options. The problem stemmed from compatibility issues between the vehicle and the charging system. Newly delivered BYD Seals now come equipped with updated firmware capable of utilizing these faster Tesla chargers.
BYD seems to be working hard on this issue. According to BYD Seal owner Christopher Hunt, who was featured in an episode of the Ludicrous Feed on YouTube, he was contacted by BYD about a fix for the problem. The Seal owner noted that the fix will be a combination of hardware and software updates for his vehicle. A trip to the service center will be required, though the entire fix will reportedly take only an hour.
BYD has successfully placed about 2,800 Seal sedans in Australia since its introduction just last year. Their lineup includes Dynamic, Premium, and Performance variants which cater to diverse consumer preferences. This rapid uptake signals strong market potential for BYD in Australia's burgeoning electric vehicle sector.
Tesla’s commitment to reliability reflects well in their global network uptime report by maintaining a robust 99.97%, according to their 2023 Impact Report. This impressive statistic underscores their chargers' reputation as dependable infrastructure crucial for the growing number of electric vehicles.
Source: The Driven
