BYD has a dedicated following among 1:64 collectors, and diecast is often the most affordable way to own the brand’s greatest designs. This guide covers the story, the Hot Wheels and Matchbox castings worth hunting, and what South African collectors should expect to pay. The BYD story BYD — Build Your Dreams — began as a battery maker in 1995 and became the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, overtaking Tesla in global EV sales. Its range spans the Atto 3 crossover, Han and Seal saloons, and the Yangwang U8 luxury off-roader with tank-turn capability. BYD in 1:64 Chinese EV brands are the newest frontier in 1:64 collecting. Hot Wheels has…