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=== BYD Atto 3 === | === BYD Atto 3 === | ||
It's BYD's best-seller in Europe with 11,000 units sold through the first 11 months of 2023. A test on the model by Automotive News Europe established the following<ref>https://europe.autonews.com/blogs/top-seller-teslas-main-rival-byd-good-car</ref>; | |||
* Its doors have a wide-opening angle, a feature lacked by most current models. | |||
* Its visibility is good as long as 15.6-inch screen is kept at a landscape position. | |||
* Parking resolution resembles that of a 4k movie-pleasant. | |||
* A software issue was noticed on the model -affecting the FM radio stations. BYD Italy acknowledged that there was an issue affecting digital audio broadcasting (DAB) radio. | |||
* Driving range (340 km) felt short of that indicated by the manufacturer (420km). | |||
A test by Auto Express established the following<ref>https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/byd/atto-3/360713/byd-atto-3-design-long-term-test-great-first-effort</ref>; | |||
* BYD Atto 3 does the EV stuff really well, better than rivals from established brands. | |||
* Infotainment screen is fast. | |||
* It requires too many screen buttons to get things like heated seats. | |||
* It's big enough for three passengers. | |||
* Light-coloured dashboard proved resistant to stains. | |||
* Finding a showroom to test the model is difficult since they aren't many. | |||
* BYD is very quick to respond to customer feedback through vehicle facelifts. | |||
A review by Carbuyer indicates that<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a295xYYAN60</ref>; | |||
* The exterior is European-like. | |||
* The infotainment screen is responsive enough. It doesn't have any of the glitches that have plagued the ID.3 or the ID.4. It's not intuitive enough though. Also, there's a lot going on inside which is kind of broing. | |||
* Unlike most of its rivals, it's infotainment screen is 15.6-inches. | |||
* Quality seems good. | |||
* It's quite and relaxing to drive. It feels like it's built in Europe and not China. However, the likes of ID.3 and ID.4 are sharper to drive. | |||
* Test drive attained 240 miles just 20% shy away from the manufacturer's claim. | |||
* It's not competitive when it comes to charging. It takes 29 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%. | |||
* It has enough headroom and legroom. It also has panoramic roof. | |||
''Assessment: The BYD Atto 3 ticks a number of boxes when it comes to choosing an EV. The main complaint is on its range and charging. It's main selling-point will likely be its tech features and practicality.'' | |||