The BYD Atto 3 is sort of presumably crucial new EV to be launched in Malaysia. When you’re trying to purchase your first EV, that is – surely – your only option proper now. These are the phrases of Hafriz Shah, who could be very impressed by the newest EV to hit our market. After all, he is aware of what he’s speaking about, having examined each EV to be launched right here to date.
What concerning the Atto 3 that’s so spectacular? What’s the actual world vary? And what’s the catch? After all there’s a catch, which you’ll discover out on this full overview of BYD’s first product for Malaysia.
Launched by BYD SD Motors Malaysia (BYD SDM, a part of Sime Darby Motors) in December, we get two variants of the Atto 3, the Normal Vary with a 49.92 kWh battery providing 410 km of vary (NEDC, 345 km WLTP), and the Prolonged Vary with a 60.48 kWh battery, rated for 480 km (NEDC, 420 km WLTP). The SR is priced at RM149,800 whereas the ER will set you again RM167,800, on-the-road excluding insurance coverage.
The batteries are linked to a front-mounted electrical motor rated at 204 PS/310 Nm. 0-100 km/h acceleration is 7.3 seconds for each. Because of this solely vary and equipment separates SR and ER.
The Atto 3 is constructed on 400V structure and helps AC charging (Sort 2) as much as 7 kW in addition to DC quick charging (CCS2), the latter at a max price of both 70 kW (SR) or 80 kW (ER). On the greater enter price, 0-80% state of cost will be reached in 45 minutes. The automotive has a V2L operate to energy different gadgets.
Talking of batteries, the Atto 3’s Blade Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery, made in-house by BYD, is a differentiating issue in comparison with different EVs available on the market. Its advantages isn’t simply in concept, however they arrive into play each day through usable vary – full clarification within the video.
By the way in which, in case you’re questioning concerning the Atto 3’s measurement, it’s bigger than a Proton X50. At 4,455 mm lengthy and 1,875 broad, the BYD EV is 125 mm longer than Proton’s B-segment SUV, and 75 mm wider. The Atto 3’s 2,720 mm wheelbase is 120 mm longer than the X50’s. The EV’s 440L boot is 110L bigger than the our ICE benchmark. What do you consider the design? We expect it seems to be neat and has some cool particulars, however fairly generic.
However that’s earlier than you get into the wild cabin, which is so wacky that you just may assume you’re in an experimental idea automotive. Actually not the inoffensive crossover you noticed earlier. Dashboard formed after muscle groups, guitar strings as door pockets, twist-to-open door handles and a blue-white-red theme means it’s a cabin you’ll both love or hate. When you hate it, why la so severe?
We haven’t even talked about the cabin’s get together piece – the 12.8-inch rotating central touchscreen the place you possibly can select between panorama or portrait through a button. The Atto 3’s seats are additionally among the many most comfy chairs we’ve ever sat in, EV or ICE, at any worth.
Tools sensible, the Atto 3 SR comes with a (very massive) panoramic sunroof, heated electrical wing mirrors, 5.0-inch digital instrument panel, fake leather-based seats, six-way powered driver’s seat (four-way for passenger), 360-degree digital camera, tyre stress monitor, digital parking brake with auto maintain, LED headlamps and tail lamps and adaptive entrance lights.
Additionally on are auto aircon and an NFC key card (wave at wing mirrors). Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is wi-fi – the previous is onboard now whereas AA will probably be out there in Q2 2023. You’ll additionally get a built-in dashcam (not a separate digital camera caught on the windscreen) and 6 audio system.
The ER provides on an digital tailgate, multi-colour gradient rhythmic ambient lighting on the door handles (single color on the SR) and eight audio system with “Dirac HD” sound, PM 2.5 air filter and a wi-fi telephone charger. From the surface, the ER you see right here will be differentiated by its 18-inch wheels (215/55). The SR rides on 215/60 R17 rubber.
Security sensible, it’s very complete on this five-star Euro NCAP rated automotive, and each SR and ER get the identical equipment. Six airbags plus an centre aspect airbag for the motive force (inside shoulder), full ADAS with cease and go for the ACC and door open warning are normal. Isofix little one seat mounts are on the 2 outer rear seats and entrance passenger seat, for 3 in whole.
It’s some automotive, the BYD Atto 3 – watch the overview and inform us what you assume.
