Specs:
Range – up to 420kms (WLTP)
Top Speed – 130 kph
5 Door Station Wagon
Cargo Volume 434L
Seats – 5 adults
Pure Electric
Charge Time – 45 minutes
Bi-directional charging V2L
Battery – 60.4kWh (Blade Battery)
Charging – CCS2 80kW/AC Type2 40kW, 7kW
Drivetrain – front wheel drive
Price: From $44,990 (variable by State)
In Brief
The BYD ATTO 3 is also known in China as the BYD Yuan Plus. It is currently one of the cheapest EVs in Australia (March 2022). It’s being imported into Australia by EVDirect. BYD has been making EVs for such a long time there is a high degree of confidence in the quality of their vehicles. BYD started life as a battery manufacturer and the cobalt free LFP Blade battery chemistry in the ATTO 3 contains no heavy metals and a non-toxic electrolyte. The ATTO 3 has a long driving range of up to 420kms (WLTP) depending on driving conditions and is loaded with tech – for an EV priced in the mid $40ks this is quite a car. It comes with a 7 year unlimited warranty for the car and a 7 year 160,000km warranty for the battery. The vehicle is well provisioned and overall in today’s market is excellent value for money.