BYD has rolled out the primary free over-the-air (OTA) software program replace for its newly launched Atto 3 electrical SUV.
The OTA replace brings new options to its rotating 12.8-inch touchscreen similar to maps, Spotify integration, and the power to make use of voice instructions to function options such because the panoramic sunroof and local weather management.
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Coincidentally, we had an Atto 3 Prolonged Vary in for assessment proper when the OTA replace for its DiLink system went on-line.
The replace is available in two phases known as V1.0.1 and V1.0.2, which we downloaded within the workplace automobile park and put in sequentially by the settings menu.
You don’t must be within the automobile when it’s downloading and putting in the updates, which take an hour or two relying on the community.
The second replace was not accessible for a couple of hours after downloading and putting in the primary one, in our case. Throughout these updates the car couldn’t be pushed and the automobile instructed us its state of battery cost needed to be above 20 per cent.
Some nifty additions embody stay satellite-navigation together with electrical automobile charger places, which appears to be like notably good with the display moved to portrait.
The Spotify integration allows you to login to your personal account utilizing a QR code and shows your dashboard intuitively. Beforehand you may solely stream your music out of your telephone through Bluetooth and USB.
The voice instructions activated by saying “Hello BYD” allow you to management the sunroof, local weather management and radio.
The following OTA replace is predicted in a couple of month and can add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – we aren’t positive if it’ll be wired or wi-fi.
Given my early time on the wheel of the Atto 3 was irritating as a result of its nice touchscreen lacked capabilities, this OTA replace actually made a giant distinction.
Maintain a watch out for our written and video evaluations of the BYD Atto 3 inside the subsequent week.
Need to know extra? See our explainer piece right here.
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