BYD released its Dolphin Dynamic in Australia in June, with the launch taking place in Brisbane as the firm could point to the car being the cheapest available in this country given that state's $6000 subsidy.
The Atto 3 is a little more pricey. The RRP for the standard model is about $44,000 plus on-road costs, while the extended range comes in at about $47,000 plus on-road costs. Prices differ from state to state.
The front of the BYD Atto 3. Courtesy BYD Australia
The former has a range of 410km while the latter can run 480km on a full charge.
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Standard Range
- Battery BYD Blade Battery
- Kerb weight 1,680KG
- Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.3s
- Max luggage capacity 1,340L
- Driving range NEDC 410KM
- Maximum power 150KW
- Drivetrain Front-wheel drive
- Wheels 18"Alloy 215/55 R18
- Seating capacity 5 with 60/40 fold rear seats
- Display 12.8" Rotating touch screen
Extended Range
- Battery BYD Blade Battery
- Kerb weight 1,750KG
- Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.3s
- Max luggage capacity 1,340L
- Driving range NEDC 480KM
- Maximum power 150KW
- Drivetrain Front-wheel drive
- Wheels 18"Alloy 215/55 R18
- Seating capacity 5 with 60/40 fold rear seats
- Display 12.8" Rotating touch screen
I took a short drive in the Atto 3 and found it very smooth. The drive was during office rush hours so I could not test out the acceleration.
The car makes a low noise while travelling at slow speeds, so pedestrians can be aware that a vehicle is around them.
