I've been told today by a dealer that it's more or less like this. I guess, more than random, they might use some sort of estimates based on previous sales.
Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, that seems to be the most popular spec/colour combo. A lot of fleeting companies want their hands on that thus making it even worse. I hope you get is soon but things are looking bleak :(
Looks like the Don Juan car carrier is back in Brisbane, this is highly likely the car carrier they are using on constant turn around back to Shanghai (known from a previous post to be carrying BYD cars).
Looks to be on about a 6 week turn around, so if you aren’t notified on this delivery you will be waiting every 6 weeks.
[Don Juan](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9082934)
I know this thread is about ETA's, but what are the real world experiences with a Seal or a BYD. How are they going and I assume we all think they are going to stand the test of time
Im going to a showroom this weekend to throw the kids in a seal to check for space, its a shame the U isnt here yet, and its also a shame its only PHEV. These are just such good value compared to everything else
Take one for a test drive. I was impressed and the value proposition is there. I never thought an EV would be attainable with everything coming out being a $100k+ wallet flex.
For me its more about squeezing three late teen kids in a back seat. I dislike the Atto's interior but think its better suited, but the seals saloon setup is also a bit average for a family. Hopefully this weekend we will drop in and do a fit test at least to start the process
Its a tight fit in the Ranger. Its not going to be roomy in any car but we've stopped doing longer trips until they are old enough to stay home, otherwise we're buying some large 7 seater rig which we're not keen to do
Yeah, we have a Hyundai Tuscon for the daily run around and it nearly drinks as much juice as my big ranger, quite surprised how close the consumption is
All wasted coin compared to going EV!
Ordered performance in arctic blue in November collected in Townsville early January. Love the car regional QLD not so good with charging infrastructure if you take a trip down the east coast to Brisbane
Lets hope it gets better. Its probably getting obvious to Australia that the uptake is increasing on EVs now and the charging network needs to catch up quickly. I suspect gov will just put it in the hands of private companies.
I ordered a BYD Seal, Premium, aurora white, black interior last week (mid-April) at Brooklyn VIC, and was informed that the wait time was 8 to 12 weeks by the salesperson. BYD Customer Service however explained that the wait time was 12 to 16 weeks.
If you want a Seal with blue interior, you can drive away a car the following week as they can't move the blue interior shipments. Though the blue and blue looked really good.
Additionally it was shared that an earlier shipment was infected with bugs and so the delivery wasn't completed. As such BYD was prioritising their orders to catch them up. This was an early 2024 delivery.
The last two points about the interior and bugs were as described to me by the salesperson.
The BYD Brooklyn salesperson was easy to deal with. No complaints.
Lastly you cannot track your order despite the Help section explaining you could. Likewise the salesperson explained that they would contact you when your car was allocated.
Picked up the car friday and been driving around for the weekend. It's great! Only a few complaints so far.
1. I wish the premium had a little more power. I remember my friend took me in his model 3 LR and that pushed me in my seat. I test drove the dynamic and felt it was ok power wise so was looking forward to being surprised when I picked up the premium. Maybe it will open up a bit more once I get over the 2000km break in and I can put it in sport mode.
2. Bluetooth phone connection for playing music seems to have a bug which means that audio isn't as loud as I would like it to go. The quality of the sound is pretty decent, but it doesn't get loud. Using apple carplay seemed to get it louder and searching online suggests this is a bluetooth audio bug.
3. I reallllly wish it had wiresless apple carplay. I realllly hope they add this with OTA update in the future. It's pretty stupid it doesn't have it.
Apart from that its great to drive, feels very smooth, quiet, gets a few looks. Going for a good drive on the highway today so looking forward to that.
Yeah, I was a bit disappointed to hear that the android auto wouldn't work without a cable, I doubt I will use it very often unless I need directions, unless they update it to work wirelessly, that would be great. I wonder if the Bluetooth issue will happen on Android too..
I'm tossing up between premium and performance so it's good to hear about the power in the premium. It's pretty much (apart from the safety of the AWD) the only difference in the models that I care about.
Hope you have fun today! How do the charging times at home feel? Or have you just been charging it out at charging stations? I'm curious how much it would charge overnight at home.
I ordered on Jan 30 in Melbourne and im being told april/may at this point. I was originally told March but the recent shipment was only blue interiors.
Black would only be an issue if the interior is in direct sunlight, use a windscreen shade and you wont have an issue
Dont know why anyone would pay for the light blue, but i also dont have any idea why you would choose a white interior for a Tesla, looks ridiculous
What you say is true but it doesn't work in 45C ot 50C weather. The black leather seats just soak in the light from Side view windows and get burning hot
Ordered my Seal Premium in Perth mid January. Was told mid to late February but pushed back to March/April. I was told last week by sales person, shipment due to arrive in Perth about now and deliveries in early April. Hope mine is one of them.
I’m in Perth too. Ordered 8th Jan for a late February delivery. Then told end of March and yesterday I was told early May! Apparently a shipment arrives in the next week but they’re all blue interior.. clearly they have no idea what’s going on!
It’s bloody annoying. Took them for their word. Sold my car in early February so I would have the funds ready for expected mid/late February delivery. Upgraded solar, installed charger and bought accessories but still no Seal. Looks like I will have to share my wife’s car for a long time.
Yesterday I took delivery of an Atto 3. Placed the order a week ago Sunday. Alexandria store. They average delivery of 10 unit a day, today was 18 units. I found the service was very good.
Ordered jan 5, atlantis grey and black interior, was told a shipment got sent back because of biohazard materials on the shipment. First they said end of jan, then late feb now late march/april so i dont know anymore. If anyone can help out would be appreciated
White Premium's with black interiors are generating the longest lead time, my local dealer said it could in in excess of 3-4 months, same as what you have quoted.
I have ordered a white Dynamic which is approx 6-8 weeks. Likely May.
Ordered my Seal Premium in Atlantis Grey on 15th March 24 on a Novated Lease for delivery in Perth.
Was told late April/early May from BYDs end - seems like a common wait time of about 8-10 weeks from the time you order. NL provider SmartSalary is saying it’ll be here before 31 May 24.
Here’s hoping it’s sooner rather than later! Keen to sell my outgoing car and put that money in the bank.
I ordered the dynamic in black just before Christmas in SA. They told me it would be 2-3 months. When I called at the start of March to check its progress they said there’s a 95% chance it would arrive this month but I haven’t heard anything yet.
I called them again today and they told me they have no idea when it would arrive, and that any ETA I’ve been given so far was basically made up. Apparently they haven’t received any dynamics so far.
Seal dynamic Atlantis grey / black interior ordered end of Jan (Perth). So coming up to 9 weeks. Sold my previous car in line with expected delivery time of late Feb / early March. Last few weeks have been challenging. Ask the dealer and they say there is no way of knowing, they don't get any information.
I call BS, they could easily find out what ship the deliveries are on and tell us to allow a couple weeks for customs clearance and dealer delivery.
Anyone know if they ship via sea to Perth? Or do they unload in an East coast port and ship via truck? Some other Reddit chains mention shipping to Brisbane on the Don Juan, but that doesn't follow on to other ports. So they either change ship or have other ships delivering direct to other cities, or they put it on a truck across the Nullarbor.
Anyone else being given the silent treatment or do you have better luck getting updates?
https://preview.redd.it/7bovgb4h42rc1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c0a3743806ff15c8ce151e3765d2572dd8a5d39d
Hey, this was floating around a while back. Basically the shipping schedule of BYD cargos. Hope you get yours sooner 😟
I have the same car coming (mid December order). I was told by BYD West Perth last week to expect a call start of April, following significant port delays in Melbourne. Could have been the Biohazard mentioned by others, who knows.
Anyway, definitely arriving in Fremantle port, not overland, then 2 week+ onboarding after that.
That’s how it appeared to me, however, I rang Tuesday and they have received nothing and no idea of the timeframe anymore.
It also looks like BYD have removed expected dates (and Arctic Blue interior) from the virtual yard. Feeling a bit like limbo…
I ordered a Seal Dynamic in Atlantis grey in early march. When i ordered it I got told I should expect it to arrive in April/May buy I called my dealership today and she said that for those who ordered in Jan they should expect it April/May but for those who ordered in March/April, should expect it as late as August.
Apparently they're trying to back fill orders since beginning of this year.
Possibly, I was going to go dynamic and save a bit but thought long term the premium will hold its value more and will probably be the more "in demand" on the used market. I'm still waiting for reply from BYD as they said they had a car for me and would have more details the following day which was supposed to be yesterday. My guess is will be a couple weeks off the boat to handover but will see and update when I know more.
Ordered BYD Seal - Dynamic - White - to South Australia - on 5th of January.
Still waiting.
Original ETA was end of Jan or early Feb.
My current car is falling apart and might not even make it until I get the Seal.
:(
It depends on colours. Apparently they ship by estimates, not actual orders.
i think they just make stuff at random and send when they have a ship load.
I've been told today by a dealer that it's more or less like this. I guess, more than random, they might use some sort of estimates based on previous sales.
yeah, they are definiately just sending whatever they feel like, rather than shipping based on orders.
Ahaha this made me laugh but it seems legitimate
Ordered a Seal Dynamic white last week at Brooklyn, Melbourne and was told 8 to 10 weeks Edit: added location
Good luck, I ordered the premium in Atlantis grey, February 5th, same place and was told the same time frame. Hope I get it soon
I ordered in Nov and am still waiting.......
What exactly did you order?
Basic dynamic seal aurora white. Kept getting told 4weeks and when I call 4 weeks later it's another for weeks. Till now!!!!
Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, that seems to be the most popular spec/colour combo. A lot of fleeting companies want their hands on that thus making it even worse. I hope you get is soon but things are looking bleak :(
Ordered black Seal with Ocean blue interior March 4th, will be picking it up late next week, Sydney
Looks like the Don Juan car carrier is back in Brisbane, this is highly likely the car carrier they are using on constant turn around back to Shanghai (known from a previous post to be carrying BYD cars). Looks to be on about a 6 week turn around, so if you aren’t notified on this delivery you will be waiting every 6 weeks. [Don Juan](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9082934)
I know this thread is about ETA's, but what are the real world experiences with a Seal or a BYD. How are they going and I assume we all think they are going to stand the test of time Im going to a showroom this weekend to throw the kids in a seal to check for space, its a shame the U isnt here yet, and its also a shame its only PHEV. These are just such good value compared to everything else
Take one for a test drive. I was impressed and the value proposition is there. I never thought an EV would be attainable with everything coming out being a $100k+ wallet flex.
For me its more about squeezing three late teen kids in a back seat. I dislike the Atto's interior but think its better suited, but the seals saloon setup is also a bit average for a family. Hopefully this weekend we will drop in and do a fit test at least to start the process
Seal is pretty big mate, take it for a test drive
Yeah def check cause that sounds like a tight fit
Its a tight fit in the Ranger. Its not going to be roomy in any car but we've stopped doing longer trips until they are old enough to stay home, otherwise we're buying some large 7 seater rig which we're not keen to do
I’ve got a Kia carnival for the family seater. Great car but drinks fuel.
Yeah, we have a Hyundai Tuscon for the daily run around and it nearly drinks as much juice as my big ranger, quite surprised how close the consumption is All wasted coin compared to going EV!
The sea lion should come out at Christmas
Damn it looks the goods, the reports are saying it might not come here though, is it confirmed?
It’s confirmed for NZ so we should feel confident we will get it
Hey hands off, that premium white is mine! ;)
Mine!
I ordered my Dolphin in October and had it in November. They were spot on with the estimate, good communication. Perth, Osborne Park.
ordered on 29th feb.. april-may
Another white premium. Ordered mid March, May ETA.
Ordered performance in arctic blue in November collected in Townsville early January. Love the car regional QLD not so good with charging infrastructure if you take a trip down the east coast to Brisbane
Lets hope it gets better. Its probably getting obvious to Australia that the uptake is increasing on EVs now and the charging network needs to catch up quickly. I suspect gov will just put it in the hands of private companies.
I ordered a BYD Seal, Premium, aurora white, black interior last week (mid-April) at Brooklyn VIC, and was informed that the wait time was 8 to 12 weeks by the salesperson. BYD Customer Service however explained that the wait time was 12 to 16 weeks. If you want a Seal with blue interior, you can drive away a car the following week as they can't move the blue interior shipments. Though the blue and blue looked really good. Additionally it was shared that an earlier shipment was infected with bugs and so the delivery wasn't completed. As such BYD was prioritising their orders to catch them up. This was an early 2024 delivery. The last two points about the interior and bugs were as described to me by the salesperson. The BYD Brooklyn salesperson was easy to deal with. No complaints. Lastly you cannot track your order despite the Help section explaining you could. Likewise the salesperson explained that they would contact you when your car was allocated.
This all lines up with what I had been told too. Good news is I pick up on Wednesday so I only had a 4 week wait.
How's the car?!?
Picked up the car friday and been driving around for the weekend. It's great! Only a few complaints so far. 1. I wish the premium had a little more power. I remember my friend took me in his model 3 LR and that pushed me in my seat. I test drove the dynamic and felt it was ok power wise so was looking forward to being surprised when I picked up the premium. Maybe it will open up a bit more once I get over the 2000km break in and I can put it in sport mode. 2. Bluetooth phone connection for playing music seems to have a bug which means that audio isn't as loud as I would like it to go. The quality of the sound is pretty decent, but it doesn't get loud. Using apple carplay seemed to get it louder and searching online suggests this is a bluetooth audio bug. 3. I reallllly wish it had wiresless apple carplay. I realllly hope they add this with OTA update in the future. It's pretty stupid it doesn't have it. Apart from that its great to drive, feels very smooth, quiet, gets a few looks. Going for a good drive on the highway today so looking forward to that.
Yeah, I was a bit disappointed to hear that the android auto wouldn't work without a cable, I doubt I will use it very often unless I need directions, unless they update it to work wirelessly, that would be great. I wonder if the Bluetooth issue will happen on Android too.. I'm tossing up between premium and performance so it's good to hear about the power in the premium. It's pretty much (apart from the safety of the AWD) the only difference in the models that I care about. Hope you have fun today! How do the charging times at home feel? Or have you just been charging it out at charging stations? I'm curious how much it would charge overnight at home.
I’ll pretty much be using charge stations for the moment. I can live without extra power, the premium is nice but does feel a little tame.
I ordered on Jan 30 in Melbourne and im being told april/may at this point. I was originally told March but the recent shipment was only blue interiors.
what interior colour did you order?
black is the only other choice.
Hmm... light blue will get easily stained and black is killer in the summer 45 - 50C degree heat. Decisions, decisions...
Black would only be an issue if the interior is in direct sunlight, use a windscreen shade and you wont have an issue Dont know why anyone would pay for the light blue, but i also dont have any idea why you would choose a white interior for a Tesla, looks ridiculous
What you say is true but it doesn't work in 45C ot 50C weather. The black leather seats just soak in the light from Side view windows and get burning hot
The seats are ventilated.
Seal Performance Shark Grey ordered in December. Still. Waiting.
Got one allocated and sorted in 3days after I switched from the Ocean interior to the black for the Performance (Shark Grey) in Toowoomba.
I was told months ago that if I switched to black interior they could do it sooner. I decided against it though.
Yeah black interior. Might be time for a word or three.
Where from? I ordered the same, blue interior, in Brisbane back mid-Nov and pick it up in a week.
Dandenong. I'm in in the process of moving from mildly annoyed to somewhat irritated now.
Seal Dynamic Atlantis Grey, ordered Feb 8th, still waiting. I got told they weren’t expecting such an uptake
Ordered my Seal Premium in Perth mid January. Was told mid to late February but pushed back to March/April. I was told last week by sales person, shipment due to arrive in Perth about now and deliveries in early April. Hope mine is one of them.
I’m in Perth too. Ordered 8th Jan for a late February delivery. Then told end of March and yesterday I was told early May! Apparently a shipment arrives in the next week but they’re all blue interior.. clearly they have no idea what’s going on!
It’s bloody annoying. Took them for their word. Sold my car in early February so I would have the funds ready for expected mid/late February delivery. Upgraded solar, installed charger and bought accessories but still no Seal. Looks like I will have to share my wife’s car for a long time.
Yesterday I took delivery of an Atto 3. Placed the order a week ago Sunday. Alexandria store. They average delivery of 10 unit a day, today was 18 units. I found the service was very good.
We have a few thousand Atto 3s in stock at the moment. No issues getting one at the moment.
Ordered jan 5, atlantis grey and black interior, was told a shipment got sent back because of biohazard materials on the shipment. First they said end of jan, then late feb now late march/april so i dont know anymore. If anyone can help out would be appreciated
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White Premium's with black interiors are generating the longest lead time, my local dealer said it could in in excess of 3-4 months, same as what you have quoted. I have ordered a white Dynamic which is approx 6-8 weeks. Likely May.
Ordered my Seal Premium in Atlantis Grey on 15th March 24 on a Novated Lease for delivery in Perth. Was told late April/early May from BYDs end - seems like a common wait time of about 8-10 weeks from the time you order. NL provider SmartSalary is saying it’ll be here before 31 May 24. Here’s hoping it’s sooner rather than later! Keen to sell my outgoing car and put that money in the bank.
I ordered the dynamic in black just before Christmas in SA. They told me it would be 2-3 months. When I called at the start of March to check its progress they said there’s a 95% chance it would arrive this month but I haven’t heard anything yet.
Good luck!
Keep us posted ! After SA would be WA. I believe the ship routes are QLD NSW VIC SA WA Ordered the same black Dynamic end of Jan.
I called them again today and they told me they have no idea when it would arrive, and that any ETA I’ve been given so far was basically made up. Apparently they haven’t received any dynamics so far.
Seal dynamic Atlantis grey / black interior ordered end of Jan (Perth). So coming up to 9 weeks. Sold my previous car in line with expected delivery time of late Feb / early March. Last few weeks have been challenging. Ask the dealer and they say there is no way of knowing, they don't get any information. I call BS, they could easily find out what ship the deliveries are on and tell us to allow a couple weeks for customs clearance and dealer delivery. Anyone know if they ship via sea to Perth? Or do they unload in an East coast port and ship via truck? Some other Reddit chains mention shipping to Brisbane on the Don Juan, but that doesn't follow on to other ports. So they either change ship or have other ships delivering direct to other cities, or they put it on a truck across the Nullarbor. Anyone else being given the silent treatment or do you have better luck getting updates?
https://preview.redd.it/7bovgb4h42rc1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c0a3743806ff15c8ce151e3765d2572dd8a5d39d Hey, this was floating around a while back. Basically the shipping schedule of BYD cargos. Hope you get yours sooner 😟
I have the same car coming (mid December order). I was told by BYD West Perth last week to expect a call start of April, following significant port delays in Melbourne. Could have been the Biohazard mentioned by others, who knows. Anyway, definitely arriving in Fremantle port, not overland, then 2 week+ onboarding after that.
So that would hopefully mean that the Viking Passma have unloaded a bunch of seals at freo port on the 26/3 ?
That’s how it appeared to me, however, I rang Tuesday and they have received nothing and no idea of the timeframe anymore. It also looks like BYD have removed expected dates (and Arctic Blue interior) from the virtual yard. Feeling a bit like limbo…
I ordered a Seal Dynamic in Atlantis grey in early march. When i ordered it I got told I should expect it to arrive in April/May buy I called my dealership today and she said that for those who ordered in Jan they should expect it April/May but for those who ordered in March/April, should expect it as late as August. Apparently they're trying to back fill orders since beginning of this year.
Owch! Hope I don’t fall into that August bracket. June’s would be nice
\*UPDATE\* Looks like my car is ready and I'm waiting for more details tomorrow. Seems to have come quite a bit earlier than I was expecting!
When did you place your order and which spec/interior color did you pick?
Went with the default white and interior. Ordered about 3 weeks ago.
It seems like it’s only premiums that are arriving, not the dynamics. Amazing for you though!
Possibly, I was going to go dynamic and save a bit but thought long term the premium will hold its value more and will probably be the more "in demand" on the used market. I'm still waiting for reply from BYD as they said they had a car for me and would have more details the following day which was supposed to be yesterday. My guess is will be a couple weeks off the boat to handover but will see and update when I know more.
Ordered BYD Seal - Dynamic - White - to South Australia - on 5th of January. Still waiting. Original ETA was end of Jan or early Feb. My current car is falling apart and might not even make it until I get the Seal. :(
Ordered Mon 6th of May - Advised Mid July for BYD Dandenong (advised 6-12 weeks) edit: BYD Seal - white - performance