BYD Atto 3 Electric aka BYD Yuan Plus arrives in Singapore. Launch price of $178,888.

[Fitvip]

My first impression is the bent big spanner on the door panel.😁

Edited July 19, 2022 by Fitvip

[DOBIEMKZ]

15 hours ago, BabyBlade said:

Officially unveiled at the Vantage Automotive Centre, the Atto 3 debuts as BYD's first-ever contender in the local compact crossover segment. Coincidentally, the SUV also marks the third passenger-car model by the Chinese maker here, following in the footsteps of the best-selling e6 and van-turned-MPV M3e. 

A single permanent magnet synchronous motor, paired to a 60.5 kWh Blade Battery, helps to produce 201bhp (150kW) and 310Nm of torque - apparently good for a 7.3 second century sprint. With the Blade Battery, the crossover's NEDC-rated range also clocks in at an impressive figure of 480km.

Thanks to its battery architecture, DC fast charging via CCS at up to 80kW is offered on the Atto 3, bringing the battery from 20% to 80% state-of-charge within 42 minutes.

AC charging at up to 6.6kW, on the other hand, will see a full recharge done in 9.5 hours. Worth noting is that the Atto 3 falls under the A1 band of the VES, allowing it to qualify for the highest ARF rebate of $25,000. 

The Atto 3 comes with a refreshing dual-tone interior, mixing blue and beige upholstery (in our eyes at least - the combination is called "Eclipse Blue + Hazy Grey" by BYD) with red-stitching on the seats. Shaped contours across the dash, guzheng-inspired strings along the door bins, and disc-like aircon vents all continue to distinguish the cabin of the crossover.

While the driver gets a fully digital five-inch display behind the multi-function steering wheel, taking centerstage is the 12.8-inch Intelligent Rotating Infotainment Display, which can be oriented in either 'portrait' or 'landscape' mode. Another high-tech feature the car offers is the ability to be unlocked and locked via an NFC Keycard. Strangely, it appears that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will only be available in Q4, although Bluetooth Phone Connectivity does come as standard. A BYD OS App will also debut somewhere down the line.

 

The marque's name is spelt out boldly in capital letters too on the car's electrically-operated tailgate, which opens up to 440 litres of boot space (this can be expanded to 1,340 litres with 60:40 folding seats). Five different colours are available for potential owners of the Atto 3, including Surf Blue and Parkour Red.

Test drives for the BYD Atto 3 are now being offered and the car open for booking. Local authorised dealer E-Auto has also announced that the car will launch with a special price of $178,888 (the number is supposed to be auspicious), inclusive of COE.

Feature Highlights

• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto
• Wireless Smartphone Charging
• Inbuilt Navigation
• Electric Tailgate
• Sunroof
• Driver and Passenger Electric Seats
• 12.8" Intelligent Rotating Touchscreen
• 360° View Camera
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane Keep Assist
• Lane Departure Warning
• Blind Spot Monitor
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Front and Rear Pre-collision Warning

Had the opportunity to visit Vantage before the Atto 3's official launch and I must say I left the showroom impressed with the direction BYD is going with its electric vehicles. Granted, the interior styling might be a bit tacky for some, but it is mighty packed with features. Full specs and features here.

Looks like it is a wonderfully speced car.  The quoted charging rate for its size of battery is good enough. 

[BabyBlade]

18 minutes ago, Fitvip said:

My first impression is the bent big spanner on the door panel.😁

Now I cannot unsee it!

[Volvobrick]

34 minutes ago, Fitvip said:

My first impression is the bent big spanner on the door panel.😁

 

[BabyBlade]

2 hours ago, BabyBlade said:

Now I cannot unsee it!

Here's my contribution. Motorcycle yoke.

[john1234]

@BabyBlade woooow this is great! Nice read. Thanks!

[Carbon82]

Ehmm... 

 

 

[Wolfverine]

Have not seen this in person but read a lot about it and I thought for the price this is quite a well-specced vehicle (a good entry EV for anyone wanting to venture into EV). This will be a close fight with the MG ZS and whilst the ZS is about $25k cheaper, the finishing/equipment level of the Atto 3 together with the range will put it ahead of the ZS (think the ZS is also overdue for a FL model which has already been launched quite sometime back).

The + point for ZS is the Cat A COE it is in... like I said many times, never understand the convoluted tax structure for EVs 🤣.

[Atonchia]

16 hours ago, kobayashiGT said:

178K for china car. Woah. 

Last time Chery QQ sell how much in SG ah? hahahah. Inflation really hit us hard. 😅

30k?

[Atonchia]

 

External looks decent.....

Then....

Represent Dumbbell and treadmill....🤦

It's a real turn off on the strings.🤦

 

BRING YOUR DUNG

Edited July 19, 2022 by Atonchia

[Ct3833]

May I ask a question ?

Will their batteries explode like those we saw on the PMDs ? 😱😱😱😱

Edited July 19, 2022 by Ct3833

[kobayashiGT]

7 hours ago, Atonchia said:

30k?

hahahaha, Is this due to inflation? 

[Tkseah]

Exterior looks nice... Interior not so...

[Watwheels]

The BYD blade battery tech is good and sort after but the car's interior needs work. A lot of the dash and wavy stuff are made of plastics. The gaming chairs are nice. Gear shift handle is nice. The guitar inspired storage space is kinda awful. Overall still ok. Power and torque are more than its rivals given they have better battery tech. Can consider if you are looking for an EV.

Edited July 20, 2022 by Watwheels

[Tohto]

16 hours ago, Ct3833 said:

May I ask a question ?

Will their batteries explode like those we saw on the PMDs ? 😱😱😱😱

BYD has one of the most advance EV battery. 

If I remember correctly, even Toyota tight up with BYD to build EV car.

https://thedriven.io/2021/12/07/toyota-partners-with-byd-to-build-electric-corolla-and-low-cost-evs/#:~:text=4 Comments-,Toyota partners with BYD to build,Corolla”%2C and low cost EVs&text=Toyota Motor Group is reportedly,-iron-phosphate Blade battery.

 

Edited July 20, 2022 by Tohto

[inlinesix]

16 hours ago, Ct3833 said:

May I ask a question ?

Will their batteries explode like those we saw on the PMDs ? 😱😱😱😱

How many Segway kaboom?

Most of the kaboomzzz PMD is some unknown brand.

[Didu]

On 7/18/2022 at 11:40 PM, BabyBlade said:

😁

[Volvobrick]

10 minutes ago, Didu said:

😁