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  • Your Ultimate BYD Sealion 7 Delivery Checklist: Don’t Miss a Thing!

    August 28, 2025

    Picking up your new BYD Sealion 7? Use this ultimate delivery checklist to ensure a smooth handover! From app setup and digital keys to exterior, interior, and charging checks, don’t miss a thing. Get ready for your new EV!

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  • 16 EV Charging Myths Busted!

    August 25, 2025

    When it comes to owning an electric vehicle, one topic always sparks debate: charging. Over the past months, I’ve received countless comments, DMs, and questions about EV charging myths. Some of these myths are harmless, others genuinely confuse new buyers, and a few are just plain wrong. In this blog post, I’ll break down 16…

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  • My Easy Yet Effective Car Wash Routine at Home (With Limited Resources)

    August 19, 2025

    Truth be told – I’m not a big fan of washing the car. If I can get away with it, I’ll always find the quickest way to get it done. But as you can imagine, what we do at home usually can’t match the results of a professional detailer. But what if you could get…

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  • BYD Sealion 7 Air Recirculation Issue: Why CO₂ Build-Up in the Cabin Is a Serious

    August 16, 2025

    Understanding the CO₂ vs. CO Confusion When we talk about “CO₂ accumulation” inside a car, many people confuse it with carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.While both are gases you don’t want in high concentrations, CO₂ (carbon dioxide) is a natural by-product of breathing and is non-toxic at low levels. However, in a confined space like a…

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  • Hidden BYD Software Updates Without OTA

    August 13, 2025

    If you’ve been waiting (and waiting…) for that elusive BYD OTA software update, you’re not alone. Since getting my car, I haven’t received a single OTA update — but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been improvements available. Below are several updates you can install right now that don’t rely on OTA. They’re often overlooked, yet…

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  • Essential Tips for New BYD Sealion 7 Owners

    August 6, 2025

    1. Why Does My Sunshade Keep Closing? The panoramic sunshade is one of the standout features in the Sealion 7. But if you’ve noticed it mysteriously closing every time you lock your car—here’s why. The sunshade is treated like a window in the vehicle’s system. So, when “Close windows when locking” is enabled, the sunshade…

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