The BYD Atto 3, a C-segment crossover/SUV, which in China is named the BYD Yuan Plus, is without doubt one of the hottest BEVs available on the market proper now. In November, it famous practically 30,000 gross sales.

It is already accessible in a number of international locations, together with Australia, and quickly is predicted to be bought additionally in Europe and in Japan. Bjørn Nyland lately had a chance to take a look at the Atto 3 in Thailand and the preliminary suggestions is sort of optimistic.

At the moment we are going to deal with the vary take a look at outcomes of the 60.48 kWh battery model of the BYD Atto 3, which is predicted to have a WLTP vary of 420 km (261 miles), in comparison with 320 km (199 miles) within the case of the 49.92 kWh battery model.

A really attention-grabbing factor famous by Bjørn Nyland is that it could beat the WLTP vary score in good climate circumstances (at a temperature of 25°C).

In accordance with the video, at a velocity of 90 km/h (56 mph) the typical power consumption amounted to 134 Wh/km (216 Wh/mile). When mixed with the estimated usable battery capability of 59.6 kWh, it seems that the driving vary is as excessive as 445 km (277 miles). This result’s comparable with different world BEVs within the section.

Outcomes at 90 km/h (56 mph)

• vary of 445 km (277 miles)
• power consumption of 134 Wh/km (216 Wh/mile)
• used battery capability: 59.6 kWh (estimated)
• temperature of 25°C
• 18″ Atlas Batman A51 (215/55-18)

Bjørn Nyland was not in a position to take a look at the BYD Atto 3 on the second velocity that he usually makes use of – 120 km/h (75 mph) – so for a full report, we should wait till the automobile seems in Norway.

Nonetheless, evidently the BYD Blade Battery-powered Atto 3 is perhaps a really attention-grabbing mannequin. It lately acquired a 5-star security score from Euro NCAP and clearly is able to compete with different BEVs available on the market.