The Drivethe Dreamevent is taking place on Saturday at allparticipating BYD dealerships,nationwide.This one-day event is offering customers the opportunity to experience the brands innovativeNEVs and hybrids firsthand.
Drive the Shark 6 bakkieVisitors can book a test drive of 2026 South African Car of the Year semi-finalists including the Shark 6, BYDs 321kW/650Nm plug-in hybrid PHEV double-cab bakkie and the BYD Dolphin Surf, South Africas most affordable fully electric vehicle. Other models like the pure electric BYD Atto 3, Seal, and Sealion 7, as well as the hybird Sealion 6, and the recently launched Sealion 5 hybrid SUV will also be available for customers to test drive.
The Drive the Dream weekend is our way of inviting everyone to feel the future of mobility, says Steve Chang, Managing Director of BYD South Africa. Weve seen incredible interest since entering the market, and this event lets customers experience the vehicles themselves no pressure, just pure driving excitement. By getting behind the wheel, South Africans can see exactly how easy and exciting the transition to electric driving can be.