A seven-seat family SUV that sprints like a supercar and charges like a phone: 100.5 kWh, 1,101 PS, 0-100 in 3.9 s, and 370 km of range in 5 minutes of charging.
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Apps & Software
Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.
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i99dash
⭐ FeaturedVerified
🧩 Third-party
Turn your BYD screen into a smart cockpit — Arabic AI voice assistant + Telegram remote control
•Conversational AI voice assistant (full Arabic + English): “set temp to 22”, “open the window”, “where’s my car?”
•Remote control via Telegram: lock/unlock, start AC, locate the car (car must be powered on)
•Thousands of global radio stations + live TV channels on the car screen
•Full comfort control: AC, seat heat/cool/massage, ambient lighting, fragrance system
•Mini-app store: Prayer Times, Quran, wallpapers — new free mini apps monthly
•Arabic, English and Russian · one-time ~5-min pairing, automatic OTA updates
🌍 Supports DiLink 5.0 (Song Plus/L, Han, Tang, Seal 07/06 GT, Sea Lion 06/07, Denza N7/N8/D9) and DiLink 5.1 (Han L, Tang L, Denza N9, Z9). Note: the international Atto 3 (DiLink 4) is not on the published compatibility list. Activate: scan the QR on the car screen, log in with Telegram.
🖥️ Car Screen✈️ TelegramFree tier · 48h trial of the ONE premium plan, then ~$50/yearWebsite
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BYD App
Verified
✅ Official
Official BYD companion — remote control, charging status, and car location
•Remote lock/unlock and AC start
•Battery state of charge + remaining range
•Remote seat ventilation and heating
•Find car (flash lights / honk)
🌍 Available in Gulf app stores for official-dealer cars. China imports may need a Chinese account — ask the dealer before buying.
iOS🤖 AndroidFree
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Import Screen Toolkit
Verified
🧩 Third-party
The community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen
•GBox (free): runs Google services — YouTube, Google Maps, Netflix — in a sandbox on GMS-less screens
•Aurora Store (free, open source): download Play Store apps with no Google account, straight from the screen
•Gboard: Arabic/English typing replacing the Chinese-only factory keyboard on imports
•Google Maps or Waze on the factory screen — full Gulf coverage unlike the Chinese factory nav
•Install: ADB from a laptop (adb install -g) — the same path i99dash uses. On BYD install AppManager first to unlock installs
🌍 Proven by thousands of owners (XDA + Russian and Gulf communities). Verified caveats: BYD removed ADB in v1.7+ (newer units need a downgrade or an AI Box), OTA updates can wipe apps, and video on the driver screen while moving is illegal and unsafe. APKs must be arm64-v8a.
Adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen
•Full CarPlay + Android Auto, wired and wireless
•No wiring changes — plugs into USB, fully reversible
•Online firmware upgrades via the AutoKit app
🌍 Thousands of Amazon owner reviews — the standard in the head-unit scene. On newer locked BYD DiLink units owners use the AI Box hardware variant instead of the APK — warranty-safe and non-invasive.
🖥️ Car Screen🤖 AndroidAPK free · dongle ~$60-90Website
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Fermata Auto
Verified
🧩 Third-party
Unlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source
•Local video, IPTV (m3u) and YouTube on the car screen via Android Auto
•Built-in web browser and screen mirroring
•Works without root on Android 14/15/16
🌍 Installs on your phone (not the head unit) and needs developer mode + Unknown sources in Android Auto settings. For cars with Android Auto. Video while driving is unsafe and illegal — passengers and parked use only.
•Works with any ELM327 Bluetooth adapter (~$10-30)
•Reads/clears fault codes on most brands
🌍 Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.
Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.
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Family travel without long stops
Even on our 250 kW chargers, a 25-30 min stop every 400 km is a natural coffee break — no bored-kid waiting.
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LFP and heat
LFP is the right chemistry for Gulf summers, and liquid cooling designed for 8.4C charging won't be stressed by August heat.
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A full electric desert camp
6 kW V2L runs lights, a fridge and a small tent AC — and a 100.5 kWh pack means days of camping, not hours.
Summer Survival Mode
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Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.
Keys & Access
BYD app
Recommended
Bluetooth digital key.
NFC card
Backup card.
Key fob
Backup fob.
Driving Assist
God's Eye B (DiPilot 300)
L2+Not in Gulf
Lidar + city NOA in China — not enabled abroad.
ACC + lane centering
L2
Highway driving.
AEB
Emergency braking.
Auto park
Self-parking.
360° camera
Essential on a 5-metre SUV.
Safety
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C-NCAP 5 stars
Top Chinese rating.
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Blade LFP
Proven thermal safety.
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CTB structure
Cell-to-body rigidity.
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Three-row airbag coverage
Curtains reach the third row.
Quick Tasks
How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.
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Pre-cool before driving
Open the car app
Climate → Pre-cool
Set timer (5-15 min)
Get in cooled
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Schedule night charging
Plug in
Charge → Schedule
Set 23:00 - 06:00
Save — car charges automatically
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Camp Mode for sleeping
Park in P
Activate Camp Mode from menu
AC stays on without key
Uses ~1 kWh/hour
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Software update
Connect to WiFi
Settings → Software → Check Update
Accept if available
Updates while parked (30-90 min)
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Maximum cargo space
Power-fold row three from the screen or trunk
Fold row two forward
You get a near-flat floor for camping gear
Hacks & Secrets
Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.
🌴Gulf-Specific
Pre-cool from the app at home
Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.
💰Money Saver
Schedule charging at off-peak rates
In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.
🛋️Comfort
Camp Mode for sleeping or waiting
Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.
🚀Performance
Max regen for less brake wear
Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.
💰Money Saver
Bump tire pressure +0.2 bar in summer
A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.
🚀Performance
Battery pre-conditioning before charging
Set the charger as your nav destination so the pack arrives at ideal temperature — a real speed gain even on Gulf 250 kW units.
🌴Gulf-Specific
V2L = a mobile chalet
A 100.5 kWh pack with V2L runs a tent AC all night for under 15% of the battery. Get the V2L adapter before camping season.
🛋️Comfort
Third row is for kids
Row three fits kids up to ~12 comfortably; it's tight for adults on long hauls. For road trips: 6 people + luggage is the sweet spot.
💰Money Saver
Daily charge limit 90%
With 100.5 kWh you rarely need 100% — 90% covers a full family week and extends pack life.
🔍Hidden Feature
Close all windows + sunroof from the key fob
Hold the lock button 3–5s to close all windows (and sunroof); holding unlock opens them to vent a hot cabin. Enable it first: Car Settings → Vehicle → Locks.
🔍Hidden Feature
Three-finger swipe controls the climate
Three-finger swipe up/down changes temperature, left/right changes fan speed — works on top of any running app. Documented on Atto 3, Seal, Seal U, Sealion and Dolphin.
💡Tip
Charge the Blade (LFP) to 100% — recommended, not harmful
Unlike NMC packs, the LFP Blade should hit 100% about weekly to recalibrate the SoC reading. Daily 70–80% is fine; parking over a week? Leave it at 40–60%.
🌴Gulf-Specific
Camping Mode: AC runs while the car is off
An OTA update added Camping Mode — AC keeps running with the car powered off while the battery is above 20%. Ideal in Gulf summers for waiting in the car or desert trips.
🥚Easter Egg
Built-in karaoke on the car screen
DiLink supports karaoke (OTA in many markets) with UHF wireless mics via USB — lyrics scroll on screen while parked. BYD even has an official 100,000-song karaoke app partnership.
🔍Hidden Feature
NFC card key: tap the driver's mirror
Models like Seal and Dolphin ship an NFC card — hold it within 2 cm of the driver's mirror mark for 1–2s to lock/unlock. Keep it in your wallet as backup if the fob battery dies.
🥚Easter Egg
Say “Hi BYD, rotate screen” — and more voice tricks
The rotating screen flips portrait/landscape by voice — no buttons. The same assistant opens the sunroof, all windows and adjusts AC; the screen also split-screens nav + music.
🔍Hidden Feature
Transparent chassis: see the road under the car
Inside the 360° camera app a “transparent” mode stitches feeds to show what's beneath and around the car — great for high curbs, off-road rocks and tight parking.
💡Tip
Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto came via free OTA
BYD's V1.8.0 OTA added wireless CarPlay to Atto 3, Seal and Dolphin (Android Auto came earlier). Check Settings → System Update — Gulf availability depends on your car's spec.
💰Money SaverAdvanced
Buying a used BYD? Here's how to check the battery properly
A cheap OBD dongle + Car Scanner shows SoC, cell voltages and temps (a great first screen) — but true SOH is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD. Before paying: get a dealer diagnostic report (VDS) or an independent shop with a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.
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