BYD Atto 3 EV Review: Surprise Findings in Australia spec RHD 2023 Electric SUV test! - 4K
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
- There are other reviews of the BYD Atto 3 out there, but this one is of the Australian version of the Atto 3 - yes the one that you'll buy (or might have already ordered).
In this review Richard Berry will guide you though the Atto 3's prices and the features, you'll find out how far you can drive on a full charge and how long it'll take to charge it, you'll know the servicing costs and where to service it and even what its like to drive.
He also offers up some surprise findings about the way this budget-friendly electric SUV handles, what the EV driving range is like, and just how practical it is. Remember, Richard is very tall, and this is not a large SUV - it's a compact electric car with a big amount of interior space and some really cool high-tech elements.
With two versions available - the Standard Range, with 345km at $44,381 MSRP and the Extended Range with 420km at $47,381 MSRP - the BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus in some markets) is a compelling alternative to the likes of the Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model 3, MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric.
#BYD #BYDAtto3 #review
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00:00 Intro
01:08 Pricing and features
02:45 Under the bonnet
03:05 Range and charging
04:00 Design
05:43 Practicality
07:23 Safety
08:02 Ownership
08:58 Driving
15:33 Verdict
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3:43 This is the kind of comment that puts off EV buyers because the amount of time to charge the battery on normal household sockets depend on how much range you use during the day. In my own experience, I use up approximately 60 km per day I have it fully charged within 4-5 hours using a typical 10A household wall socket. The full day charging is only applicable if you fully deplete the battery.
So there is a BYD engineer who is a serious Deep Purple fan to the extent that they tuned the door cables to Smoke on the Water? There is someone I would like to meet! Great as always Richard!
most hilarious comment🤣🤣🤣
Probably worth mentioning that, with the exception of interstate travel, no one charges one of these from 0% - 100%. Most would plug this in at home, leave it charging overnight and that'll be more than enough time to cover the trips done that day. It's way more convenient having a "gas station" at home and having your car always running a full tank... unless you live in an apartment complex - then you're sh*t out of luck.
Plenty of apartments getting type 2 chargers. Little bit more expensive due to the extra cables, but def not “out of luck”
@@addsfour3499 Apartments? Yuck
People who live in apartments are not real people. They're secondrate organisms
Good to see you, as a professional, looking as anxious as I feel first time in a new car.
For when u mentioned that its annoying to use a screen for a simple thing like turning the fan off, there’s actually a button to do that near the centre console behind the gear shifter, just FYI
You forgot the third charging option a home walbox 7kw charger that would take 9 hours to fully charge the battery. The strange sound the vehicle makes at low speed is to warn pedestrians that the vehicle is coming along the road.
By far the most entertaining car reviewer
I think a tyre upgrade wouldnt be a bad idea for those torquey front wheels
Sam you have done a great job keeping the video cool & funny 😄👍
Great review Richard. Cant wait to see a more long term review. The "Smoke on the Water" outro on the door guitar strings was a hilight.
@alida flus BS, BYD already has the safest EVs.
I really like this review, makes me laugh during my lunch break!
Great review
Getting delivery in November .Really excited
Enjoy taking it for a service while Tesla owners drive past laughing…
@@newuser6511 Who care about other mate.My Life my rules.
3k in servicing, excitement will be fleeting.
@@newuser6511 3k for service is obvious cheaper compare Tesla owners pay more 60k for purchasing less battery advantage car. Your math is very good 👍
Overall a pretty positive review, but this reviewer appears to be new to electric vehicles - he doesn't seem to know about home chargers - single phase 7kWh or three phase 22kWh. Most EV owners simply install a 7kWh outlet at home and charge overnight in 6-8 hours. At my current off-peak rates that would be $10.14 to charge from 0% to 100% for the Atto 3, giving 400-500km range depending on driving conditions. Much cheaper than ICE vehicles.
Thanks for posting this review!
You must me new to evs. Most ev charging worldwide is done at home on ordinary household outlets.
1/3 of the population here in Oz rent and they wont be fitting level 2 chargers. No problem.
The average daily communte here in Oz is just 42kms, and that 42kms can be rechargered by an ordinalry Oz 2.4kw houshold outlet in just 3hrs.
@@nordic5490 all the Australians I know with EVs have 7kW type 2 at home except one. They have 22kWh. Perhaps because I don't know any renters with EVs yet? Thanks for your opinion but I have seen it from experience already.
@@nordic5490 I guess then that 2/3rds have driveways/garages then ? Mine is 100% SOC every morning.
The old media doesn’t particularly want to see then end of their dealership advertising revenue, in a click n collect direct sales, minimal maintenance EV transition.
@@nordic5490 Maybe, but NOBODY runs their EV down to low and then leaves it for a 24hr charge, just journalistic BS, 2kW plug charger overnight gets 70 or 80 miles in , more than most folks commute.
@@bellshooter nope. A very quick google will tell you what the ave daily, ie, the total annual drive / 365 =
The USA = 39.4miles = 63.3kms
The UK. = 20.3 miles = 33.7kms per day
Here in Oz = 36kms per day.
The average ev electricity consumption is 20kwhrs per 100kms. The most efficient evs are just 15kwhrs per 100kms.
Thus to recharge 63.3kms would require 20× 0.633 = 12.7kwhrs. Allow for 5% charging losses = 13.3kwhrs would be required per day.
Using a standard level 1 2.4kw charger, 13.3kwhrs = 5.5hrs to replace that daily use. If you were a heavy user, and drove twice the national ave, you would still replace that daily charge used, in 11hrs, ie, overnight using a 2.4kw charge port. So, fine for renters. Renters can of course, also top up at a fast charger once a week when they are shopping.
Ev owners who are also home owners will all fit a level 2, 7kw charger in their house. 7kw will replace that 13.3kwhrs in just 1.9hrs.
There you go, renters and home owners can easily recharge overnight, and, renters can always top up @ a super charger if they didnt charge at home few a few days.
Evs are the ultimate in convienience. Your ev can have a 100% full tank every time you leave the house. Too easy.
Fyi, most ev charging world wide, is done at home atm.
Nice review, love this EV, BYD makes the best EVs by far and has the best EV battery tech in the world, if there is one EV brand to go for it's BYD, especially at this price, nothing else can even come close.
BYD marketing at work!
Worst EV by far and the battery never last as much long as they claim to last
Thanks for another good entertaining video. I have been told that Toyota have just signed & contracted BYD to make the new 100% EV Toyota Corolla for them!!!! That’s gives you confidence in the brand, Toyota would not do business unless they are a proven company
10:30 - that's not the motor, it's the pedestrian warning noise...
Smoke on the Water. Pretty cool!
So pleased to see you do a review on this car. Still think is needs some fine tuning for Australian conditions.
What makes you think BYD will spend money improving the car for Oz conditions when they know that
Ozzie drivers will never accept EV cars!!
@@georgewilder7423 Why won’t Ozzie drivers except EVs?
@@raymondmumford6255 government needs to take away the ev tax! It is absurd.
@@georgewilder7423 they’ve sold over 4000 of them already
You didn't mention "wallbox chargers" which most Ev owner will buy, it's around $600 and allows most Ev to be charged in 10 hours
From fossil fuels 😄
Love the clean lines on the exterior. I don't need an EV screaming like "I'm an EV!!!!" at everyone else.
I wish they went easy with the interior. They don't need to try to look funky or different...
Oh just get rid the tagline at the rear door please. It looks stupid. No one cares about the company tagline...
It will be interesting to see if BYD continues to put up with the the dealer distributor model that we have in Australia compared to other countries direct model. No doubt My Car warranty services issues will no doubt is the main difference with the car.
The first question is does the cargo area go flat with the rear seats folded down? And the number 2 question is can my 7 foot surfboard fit in diagonally across the back?
Thumb up for playing music on strings! )))
Good instrument player!
Was so excited about my order for the Atto 3 until I saw the warranty changes from 7 years down to 6 months for some parts, 1 year for other, 6 and 8 years. And the servicing costs that are more expensive than most new ice cars. Just cancelled the order
Yeah. It's unfortunate AP Eagers greed. Much more than more exp cars lol.
yes that made me dislike byd
extortionate servicing makes it an instant fail
@@ashb8572 you know how Chinese phones cone with bloatware
It's same with cars
Do other car manufacturers warrant their lead-acid battery and cabin filters for the full length of the standard warranty?
What are the stock tyres on the BYD? Will changing the tyres to Michelins or Hankook solve the traction control issue?
Add some money for Continental tires, but the power consumption will increase
@@niechen608 Or Michelins EV specific tyres and the kWh usage will probably go down.
Thanks for video.
Have 2 question: does it have V2H charging? 1. Can I power my home with car's battery?
2. How many kilowatts does it take to be fully charged? Assuming 60kwh battery will take 60 kilowatts of electricity to be fully charged?
Will appreciate your answers.
please in the next review include the following: whether there is a baby seat system in place for the car, how about setup for mobile phone for those who like to use their own GPS app. The storage in the trunk anyway to expand it e.g. Toyota Yaris has a hard board where you can remove it for bigger storage place. cheers
Pure EV might be the future but for today, I'd choose PHEV, especially when you can't avoid hard winter and super hot summer when battery drops sharply when AC on. For this Atto 3 model, its prototype might be, if I wasn't wrong, the Yuan Plus 2022 model in China. The relatively short duration of the battery limits its market share, 400+ KMs seems OK in the city, but that's it. However, the 510KM flagship PLUS model of Yuan Plus 2022 offers you more possibilities to have a ride near the city. It costs around 165,800 CNY, or 35610 AUD.
Song (5-seat) series is the SUV sales champions for months in China, followed by Tang (7-seat) series.
NICE ⚡CAR !! 🤩🤩
LOL The "ghostly motor sound" is not from the motor... The motor is quiet, you were listening to the artificial pedestrian warning noise that turns off once you drive above 35kph. You can set it to music if you'd prefer.
I like the creative side to the car incl guitar strings and air con. They likely cheaper out on material to help keep costs down especially the tyres. Still better than the hard plastic on Toyotas. Fast charger is slower than Lexus/Hyundai/Nissan.
The loss of Traction is because the test car is fitted with cheap Atlas Batman tyres on very wet roads.
Servicing costs are a mess at the moment, costing $3,100 over 5 years, and its more expensive to service than ANY car in it's price bracket.
The warranty of 6yr 150,000 is not bumper to bumper like other cars.
There are a huge number of exclusions and caveats in the warrantee (the infotainment is only warrantied for 3yrs).
New Zealand gets a 6yr bumper to bumper warrantee and a 8yr Motor and battery warrantee with no exclusions. I have no idea why the Australian Warrantee is such a mess, and feel it may be in breach of Australian Consumer Laws.
Yeah, BYD is so stupid. They are all Integrated. Don't rely on anyone on the technical side and then they rely on importers.
They should do it like Tesla with service centers.
Byd that was a stupid decision.
@@knabbagluon so you blame the Chinese company for the Australian company greed!
@@Sam_BS_Electric no, I think the Chinese company was naiv.
In an interview I read that EVDirect admitted their service pricing was, in addition to normal costs, also structured to recoup their start-up costs.
Of course that begs the question about what happens once those costs are recouped... nice tidy profit!
As for the warranty, no idea why certain things are different in Australia except that someone is not confident about those parts and doesn't want to have to cover their cost, which is not a good look.
@@aussiejed1 about 40% revenue for dealerships is from services. In fact the EVs need much less services compared to the traditional ICEs, the AUS service plan is more or less of.....
So, what you're saying is that if you try to accelerate too hard in the wet it tries to create smoke on the water?
Only in sports mode not normal driving
Only in (deep) purple coloured cars...
Can you please comment more on the high maintenance costs, short warranty period for some components, and on the regenerative braking of the BYD Atto 3? Thanks.
You mean components like the cabin filter and the 12v battery? How shameful of them.
@@wgemini4422 No, the conditions are crazy… only 60K on suspension components, etc. The concern is not for consumables. The warranty may also be in breach of ACL.
@@GlowingTube I would think you should be more outraged by the car being 50% more expensive than it is in China. It's at best a $35K car.
@@wgemini4422 I agree, the car is at least $5K overpriced. Increased competition will help fix this.
@@wgemini4422 There is a thing called import taxes, logistics too.
Why is it that in so many Chinese EV reviews, they will say fake leather but when they review Tesla, it's vegan leather! 🙃
it's the C word that manipulates them to act or talk in a certain way can't blame them honestly they grew up in such carefully crafted society that breeds such hypocrisy
The fake leather in the BYD is rubbery and nothing like leather, the 'vegan' leather in the Teslas feels like leather...
atto3 is pricing 15% higher than mg zs in china and still outsells zs 5x. china is the most efficiently priced market and 60% of ev sold globally are sold in china. I'd take pricing and sales numbers in china as the best indicators on any evs.
Embarrassing, but it's good. 👍👍👍 So happy to see your video.
Good value EV even with the rumours of 3k+ warranty add on.. in Singapore, the ATTO 3 cost over $180,000 due to our silly taxes.. nightmare pricing in my tiny state. 😢😢😢
Lol
Cancelled my Atto 3 order. Getting Model Y this week. EV Direct was the main reason.
I didn’t want to spend more on a Tesla but I’m not liking what I’m seeing from EVD. Will wait a week or 2 and cancel if the warranty and service costs are not sorted out.
I think for all you get for the price it's great value. It was disappointing to hear recent servicing price changes. But overall it may prove better value than an ICE vehicle of similar price.
Over where I live it is over 55k US dollars, nice country where i live yes
We've just cancelled our Atto 3 order (along with many others) due to the BS thats going on with the Australian importers in changing warranties and revealing super expensive ongoing maintenance requirements, at the very last minute before delivery!
Its a real pity because we were excited about getting a BYD, we like the car, and think they are a good company, but the shenanigans going on with the Australian distributors has put us off completely! We wish BYD just distributed and serviced themselves like Tesla, and cut these middlemen jokers out of the equation!
MG 4 here we come!
@@wcrash9361 I was on a live stream the other day where Tesla Tom took a vote, and over 50% of the votes said they will cancel their order, and there were more than 100 votes. That was just one live stream on UA-cam!
I've already got 12 likes on the above comment I made in 30minutes! -- People are clearly not happy!
@@josmith2062 (hate to say this in 2022) not everything you see on the Internet is true specially now when Algorithm brings like minded people together. Most people would see the video, smile and move to next. Those who have complains, questions or other motives come to the comment section like u n me. 😅
I have a Red reserved for delivery later this year. I'm holding on to my order to see what, if any, changes happen between now and then - but seriously examining the competition (MG ZS EV) in the meantime.
Mg4 is ternary battery; MG uses ternary Lithium
Little disappointment, slight rip off in service
resulting a massive change of battery fundamental
warranty is still acceptable, Corolla is 5 yrs warranty; 4yrs warranty on major parts is acceptable although Not the best
oh dude dont get an MG
Can I plug it in from my house with a long extension down to the busy footpath/street in Sydney to charge it?
The instrument panel looks tiny, and I wonder how well it would hold up to the glare of a sunny day
It’s just basically for speed and a few other bits. The big screen is the main interface. My Model 3 has nothing there and I don’t find it a problem. Not everyone agrees.
How do the speakers sound with those strings attached?
For the Car 8/10 and for the Reporter 5.5/10 ;)
Nice.
Just to add, that loss of traction is a worry.
Probably need a set of much grippier tyres, no fun going around roundabouts in the wet, with the standard rubber. Appreciate putting in Eco mode may solve the problem.
This car is good. Its music player is best. I use 1 of it.
The BYD Atto 3 has been delivered to early buyers in New Zealand. One buyer has posted a road trip video at ua-cam.com/video/r8aGADt_vMs/v-deo.html
@6:55 under thigh support left the chat😅
What if I drive from Sydney to Melbourne , just wondering how much time I'll waste on waiting to fill up the change 🤔
Probably the same time you'd waste stopping for a pie, going to the loo and having a coffee
Does it have heads up display?
Can they specify where servicing is done? Thought it was illegal.
Those guitar strings seem to be mounted right on the door speaker grills. Won't some music and specific frequencies cause them to resonate?
Absolutely stupid .. strings that eventually will take your eye or eyes out .. just totally dangerous unsafe and stupid .. A TOTAL SHOCKER
I think my old Panasonic cordless phone came with BYD branded AA batteries in its handset, I'm not sure if that's the same BYD or not, the logo looks identical. When I first saw the batteries, I thought they were made by 3YD because of the logo.
Thumbs up for Smoke on the water.
They got the warranty incorrect, 6 years with many, many exclusions. Eg 1 year warranty on USB ports, 3 years on wheel bearings. Service cost is also > 3k over the warranty period.
Keyless entry is both front door ?
Yeah they just dont have the warranty and servicing sorted yet. Pass.
Bang for your buck small SUV ev🔋✅👍🏽 let's see who follows ...
The warranty and servicing is not great. The warranty is broken down into different components.
Yep, Toyota warranty included the tissue paper in my car. Why can't BYD do it?
This is a entry level car in BYD line up, in China it sells for CNY150K which is equivalent of AUD33K. Its our tax and dealership jack up the price.
The bad thing I can see is that when Richard was sitting in the back seat the majority of his upper legs to buttocks was off the seat which puts pressure on your spine and cause discomfort.
It's a start
excellent presentation. entertaining too. needs better tires. not trading in my rav4 prime for this, but would be a decent in-city car.
You can’t buy the RAV4 prime in Australia. There’s a 10 month waiting list just for the hybrid!
Wish you could get more clarity on the limited 6 year warranty. It is not bumper to bumper warranty. Some major components like the infotainment console and the charging port assembly is only 3 years which to me is a concern. Wish BYD will consider a bumper to bumper warranty like MG which is similar priced
What’s bumper to bumper warranty?
Most manufacturers warranty the whole car except for consumables. BYD break the warranty into many components with limited warranty period. The 6 year warranty does not apply to the whole car
the most entertaining car reviewer
The service costs are surprisingly high and the warranty conditions are alarming. I was considering one… now I absolutely will not consider it. I think BYD should dump their current distributor and sort out the warranty and service costs.
@not today The distributor has set service costs so they are higher than ICE vehicles. The warranty was going to be 7 years and now it’s 6. In addition, they have a long list of items that are not warranted for the full 6 years, some as short as 6 months. The exceptions are not consumables. Eg, if you have a suspension issue and the car has done over 60K you are out of luck.
@@GlowingTube That 60k km warranty won’t hold up in an Australian court. They’ll be forced, under consumer law to repair it under warranty until the end of the full vehicle warranty.
@@kosmokramer9502 I know, however I don’t want or can afford to do the lawyers at 10 paces thing.
A complete chunt act. BYD should bone the Australian distributor.
@@phoarey They need to go factory direct like MG or they destroy their reputation and business.
I cancelled my order after finding out about how EV direct duped us yet again with warranty
That’s good, give the sales some pressure. Let them change
@@stephaniewang7861 I'm going to get the MG4 EV instead. Seems like a more solid vehicle from reviews in the UK
Probably best to put some proper tyres then.
I have already ordered a set of Continental Eco contact 6 tyres, specifically designed for Evs to have fitted when my Atto 3 arrives. The tyres are $325 each.
@@Peter-vn8ue ouch
It's supposed to be coming to the UK before the end of the year - yet they haven't even set up a dealer network yet etc.
I'd have this over the MG ZS EV (my ZS EV was the worst new car I've ever owned, dogged by faults and ended up rejecting it) and even the Ora Cat.
Hopefully they can reduce the service cost
I was keenly waiting for Atto2/Dolphin but have lost confidence after reading latest update about the warranty and servicing cost. Trying to screw customers even before delivery is fulfilled. Switching attention to other incoming EVs now.
Stay up to date with it tho. The situation is likely to be completely different before the atto 2 is available
Some said "BYD" named by owner of company, when he go to do name registration, lots of name are token, so he put some random name on it
if we consider this sort of a version 1 of what byd are capable of doing, it'd be interesting to see what they're coming out with in 2 or three years. apparently byd's old cars were pretty terrible. this seems pretty ok, but logic dictates they onlyget better from here.
@@mingouczjcz3800 that’s a big statement. But yeah, there’s certainly been questions asked about Tesla’s alignment and attention to detail. I’m reserving judgement on byd quality for now.
Byd starts providing its battery for Tesla ..
Australianhas already seen 3 other byd cars in aus before this one
@@johnnie5wreckingyard not in any useful numbers they didn’t.
@@karLcx australia isnt the only country they have been selling ev’s for a few years
Why not put solar panels on the roof as back up.
As well as cylinder that are fans to charge a battery as well.
* correction - some of the car is covered by a 6 year warranty, and some of the battery is covered by the 8yr warranty. BYD have s#!^ the bed in the last few days (including service costs being irrational) :(
Richard you funny dude
Is there a reason why you didn’t mention that many parts only have 6 month warranty?
Which parts?
I assume the 8 year warranty on the battery only covers the battery not working at all and will not cover the battery after a year or two only holding half the charge it did when it was new.
Apparently the battery is NEVER supposed to drop below 80% SOH. Their chemical composition is different in these compared to the majority of evs.
So it costs more to service than a ICE camry?
Will it be launched in India
Why is EV direct website says delivery Jan/Feb 2023; extended range upto 480km (not 420km)?
60.4 kWh LFP battery
So is it 420km real world km
Mate, their revised Warranty sucks and their maintenance schedule more expensive than my ICE 2012 Holda Accord. I ordered mine in Feb and yet to be notified of a delivery and waiting to know if EVDirect are going to make some revions as the push back has been huge.
Nobody really starts of their day with a full tank every day. You fill up a gas tank, it’ll give you say 900km and you’ll fill it up again when you are half way through (ideally). With these electrics you will plug them more often because the range is half of that of a petrol or diesel car. No an issue. Ranges will keep getting better.
Suggest read/see Electric Vikings’ R/v regarding supposed ‘ regular “required servicing” and costs thereov, together with apparently reduced warranty Periods!!!. Family member happy that they got the initial Aus Tesla Y!, with full warranty, and no regular yearly presentations
Lol that Tesla will fall apart after the first two hours, enjoy your little death trap.
Range test ?
I know it’s Sydney because there’s the Sydney harbour bridge…….yet again.
Was this a sponsored vid?
What is the rating ?
Bring BYD Atto 3 to Indonesia please....
Gunny how none of these reviews ever tell you that even bad only have an 8 year life expectancy on the battery. Thus the 8 year warranty.
How much for the battery.
Beautiful car, love the internal setup - far to expensive to consider, but beautiful none the less.
No maintenance costs, no brakes, no services, no fuel, cheaper rego, better resale.
Its cheaper than a camry if you crunch the numbers
@@gordonjohnson2497 But its still way too expensive if you compare against other EVs. Its not a value car at all
Will it get sat nav?
Sat nav isn't included but you can use your phone's maps.
Does byd offer a charging wall box for purchase?
Nice car. Sure reminds me of my Chevy Bolts in many design features. Humm....
Love the interior, so over boring blan interiors in all mainstream cars these days. Image 4 people play smoke on the water on the door stings😁 I also wouldn't be complaining about loss of traction since I'm a guy who comes from a V8 background and is very used to a bit of wheel slip
@biuor su because a model 3 in AUD is 80k+
the servicing costs for the Atto3 are a joke. It's more expensive than any other EV on the Australian market except for a Porsche Taycan. How about a reviewer that actually knows something about EV's.