2023 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range review
The BYD Atto 3 might be from a new brand, but it's quickly established itself as an electric car leader in Australia. Here's why.
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Scott Collie
2022 BYD Atto 3 EV vs 2024 Volvo XC40 Comparison
BYD Atto 3 EV
Volvo XC40
2022 BYD
Atto 3 EV
vs
2024 Volvo
XC40
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
Based on the BYD Atto 3 EV EXTENDED RANGE
Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTRA B4 DARK
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
54L
383 to 394 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Generous equipment list
- Comfortable, refined drive
- Impressive range for the price
Misses
- Prices have risen since launch
- Inconsistent warranty terms across different parts
- Tyres leave room for improvement
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving characteristics
- Compliant ride
- Intuitive Google built-in infotainment interface
Misses
- Tardy acceleration
- Some cheap-feeling interior finishes
- Touchscreen looks a little small
Colours Available
Currently Australian-delivered BYD ATTO 3s are available in white by default with a $700 option to upgrade to Grey or Blue.
Red and Green are available in other markets and may find themselves here in the future.
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 0.0 | |
| Cylinders | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 310Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.3 | |
