BYD Atto 3: Android Auto added with newest software program replace

BYD has launched the most recent over-the-air (OTA) software program replace for its Atto 3 electrical crossover which brings Android Auto smartphone mirroring, plus different “enhancements”.

Android Auto has been a long-awaited function amongst native BYD Atto 3 homeowners, as they had been initially promised it will come as an OTA software program replace through the fourth quarter of 2022. This was later revised to the second quarter of this 12 months.

At this stage it’s unclear if Atto 3’s implementation of Android Auto smartphone mirroring can be wired or wi-fi.

The present brochure on the EVDirect web site says Android Auto can be accessible in wi-fi kind from the second quarter of this 12 months, although we’ve reached out to EVDirect for clarification and can replace this story as soon as we hear again.

Apple CarPlay was added to the Atto 3 earlier this 12 months, although solely in wired kind. This newest OTA software program replace is claimed to convey “enhanced Apple CarPlay operate”.

Different “enhancements” which can be stated to come back with this OTA software program replace embrace the next:

Improved consumer expertise, with enhanced driving comfortSynchronised operate of bluetooth telephone contactsEnhanced FM radio experienceImproved sunroof performance

BYD has been on a tear over the previous couple of months with latest updates. Current additions in addition to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto embrace cell app connectivity, native navigation, and conversational voice prompts.

The one car BYD at the moment sells in Australia is the Atto 3 electrical SUV, which was the third top-selling electrical car (EV) in 2022 regardless of deliveries solely beginning in September.

The BYD Atto 3 is at the moment priced from $48,011 earlier than on-road prices for the Normal Vary, and $51,011 earlier than on-roads for the Prolonged Vary.

The Atto 3 gained’t be alone for lengthy as native distributor EVDirect has confirmed the GWM Ora– and MG 4–rivalling Dolphin hatchback is about to reach round June, and the Tesla Mannequin 3–rivalling Seal sedan is about to reach within the fourth quarter of this 12 months.

Each of those fashions have been spied in Australia lately.

EVDirect managing director Luke Todd additionally instructed CarExpert in late final 12 months it’s going to launch a competitor to the LDV eT60, plus the incoming JAC T9 EV and (doubtlessly) Geely Radar RD6, in 2024.

Mr Todd stated this electrical pickup has been “designed round Australian circumstances”, with each Chinese language and Australian engineers engaged on the mission.

He added that it’s barely bigger than a Toyota HiLux and might be described as a “sports activities muscle ute”.

BYD is at the moment increasing at a fast tempo, rolling out its EVs in Europe, Japan, and Australia – the place its Atto 3 is promoting in sturdy numbers after a number of launch velocity bumps.

The truth is, the Warren Buffet-backed EV and battery provider eclipsed three million EV and PHEV gross sales globally in November final 12 months.

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