2024 BYD Atto 3 Review Australia Price Specs Range Efficiency Charging

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[@addsfour3499]

Just checked the website. For me, it was 47K drive away in sydney. That’s a lot of car for the money. Looks good on the road, good size SUV which so many aussies like. My only dislike, and it’s very personal, is the guitar strings and the air vents. Also some nice extras for an entry level car, like dash camera, sunroof, soft touches, good safety like smart cruise control, lane departure warning. Oh and a 6 year warranty(Germany take note). Yeah, thats a lot for 47K

[@LudicrousFeed]

Yes it’s $47k for the Standard range drive away 🙏 No sunglasses holder 😎😭 Guitar strings FTW 😅🎸

[@trythis2821]

I drove one and absolutely hate the guitar strings and the disk-shaped air vents. Compared to a Tesla the interior did feel plasticky, hard to know how long it will last.

[@LudicrousFeed]

@@trythis2821 Must be an acquired taste lol

[@nathansmith6914]

Yeah I hate the guitar strings and air vents too. It would be interesting to see sales numbers if they sold a version without both those things.

[@addsfour3499]

@@nathansmith6914 my bet is when they do the big update in a couple of years, those will be gone

[@hobaho]

Another great & entertaining review Tom. Ability to turn daytime running lights off was already delivered as an OTA update for 2023 Atto 3s. Many of the new features you pointed out (bigger screen, better tyres, less funky interior and exterior details) seem like desirable improvements.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Yup! I also got the DRL toggle OTA update in my Seal recently 🥳

[@rongreen4766]

I've taken the 2024 BYD for a test drive for a couple of test drives now and I enjoyed your review on it, thank you. Having never spent more than $20,000 on a vehicle before I am a little bit daunted by the price tag, as a professional driver of heavy vehicles, I was impressed by how well that it performed. I think that I will bite the proverbial bullet and put my $1000 deposit down with Courtney at BYD Haberfield tomorrow. Thanks again for your review.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Pleasure and all the best 🙏

[@ThePantheons]

Ron you won't regret it mate. I bit the bullet on the Model Y this year and every drive is a joy. Also enjoyed the Atto 3 from a test drive at a Sydney autoshow. Packed with lots of tech and features for the price!

[@iamlsd12]

Great review Tom. I really like the interior including the guitar strings 😂 right from the 1st day I got our 2024 Atto. I haven’t found half the instrument screen options you mentioned - thanks for showing.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Pleasure and glad you’re enjoying it! 😃

[@sydjaguar]

Great review, Tom. With the impending arrival of the Shark, BYD is poised to become a leading manufacturer. MG is also serious about EVs so good on both these Chinese manufacturers

[@LudicrousFeed]

Yes the Shark will be compelling for many tradies and those wanting a weekend vehicle …

[@jensabildgaard6071]

🤗🤗🌞👍 From Denmark 🇩🇰 I am a very happy Seal rear weal drive owner since May this year 👍

[@LudicrousFeed]

Great to hear! 🥳

[@Johnnie007ification]

Size wise it’s really the perfect family SUV..not too small that it compromises practically for a regular family of 4 and not too big to handle through tight spots..and the efficiency is actually quite good in urban/suburban road conditions…but of course the glaring obvious is this is a sub-AUD$30000 car in China(without including any government trade in subsidies of another 5k off) so selling it for above $45k is honestly not going to realise its true potential…

[@LudicrousFeed]

Not defending the pricing but new car prices are still better than many parts of the world!

[@paulysewad1869]

Looks slick! Hired one while away through sixt rentals & was very happy with it. Very easy to reverse park. For older drivers it was very uncomplicated, hop in and drive off, parking, getting in and out are a piece of cake. For the younger drivers theres all that lighting and entertainment fruit built into the car already.

[@LudicrousFeed]

@@paulysewad1869 Fun for all ages 😁

[@glennhowlett6527]

Thanks for the detailed review! Just a reminder to give way to pedestrians crossing the road you're turning into like those at 42:03.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Cheers 🙏 I know that area well … the cars and pedestrians have to give and take otherwise traffic would be obstructed given the tight roads!

[@mickjoebills]

Thanks for the update. For those looking at preupdate Attos, disregard the reports on ride and handling because replacing the very soft Atlas tyres with a stiffer tyre, transforms the handling and ride. The "build your dreams" lettering can be removed with dental floss or fishing line. Camp mode is available in the recent update. So not a lot of improvements..... Given that free charging is available between 11-2pm, a faster AC charge would be helpful. Byd's reputation for best value on the market is under threat from Xpeng, such as their G6 which has rear wheel drive, is 10-20% more efficient, 11kW AC, +200kW DC, AI interface, self park, summon, ventilated seats, long (maybe) warranty, reclining rear seat ect. The slippery Xpeng Mona 03 hatchback with 620 litre boot, 11kwh per 100km also has significant value which will hopefully be introduced to Australia. Helpful for everyone if EV prices drop, demo Oras for low $30k is promising. BYDs commitment to hybrids could be self defeating if the specialist EV manufacturers like Tesla and Xpeng narrow the gap. Xpeng say in 2024/25 they will spend US$1B on ADAS and they actively encourage feedback directly from customers.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Definitely looking forward to seeing how XPilot and potentially XNGP perform ... and possibly the new gen 3.0 Evo perform with LIDAR 🥂

[@mickjoebills]

XNGP requires HD maps and lidar so won't be available outside of China. They are working on "Hawkeye" ​which is vision only (no lidar).. . unknown if the new Turin chip will be available in Oz bound G6 vehicles as the chip was only finalized in Aug, but who knows the rate at which new tech is in operated is staggeringly quick. @@LudicrousFeed

[@serpserpserp]

Nothing really substantial. Price could use some sharpening. If this was in the low 40s it would be very competitive. The 50k range is too close to a Tesla/Xpeng prices which are superior cars at high 50s low 60s thousands.

[@LudicrousFeed]

The BYD Software / UX probably lets the fleet down overall

[@AJames-jr8kw]

BYD Malaysia reduced the Atto3 price from 168k myr to 150k myr for the 2024 model. So about 12.5%. I wonder how long BYD Australia will hold out.

[@therealjeffg]

Great value EV, I just don’t like the quirky interior that won’t date well.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Much better with the black/blue trim

[@fakamada]

Sorry but no improvement on the charging time. This is a huge no for most, if you drive it long distance. I had this issue with KIA Niro EV. It charges slow AF. Unless there is an update with charging curve/time, it is a no go for me. Also this car needs a proper sound system, rather than a standard one. Current sound system makes the car feel so cheap, especially when you consider some trims of the interior resembling "music".

[@LudicrousFeed]

Yes unfortunately the max charging rate has not improved over the original

[@AJames-jr8kw]

From Wapcar "Rever Automotive, the distributor for BYD cars in Thailand, has announced the refreshed 2024 BYD Atto 3. The updated Atto 3 will be available in two variants: the BYD Atto 3 Dynamic and the BYD Atto 3 Premium, priced at an estimated THB 899,900 (around 118k) and THB 949,900 (around RM 125k), respectively. The pre-updated Atto 3 in Thailand was priced from THB 1,099,900 (around RM 145k) to THB 1,199,900 (around RM 158k), which represents a price reduction of around 18% for the entry level variant."

[@LudicrousFeed]

@@AJames-jr8kw We’ll see if EV direct drop our prices …

[@Spade080]

That number plate bracket is still really bugging me. Like it's been there for ages, you would have thought BYD Aus would do something about it.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Yeah agreed. Does seem somewhat of an oversight

[@davidpearn5925]

I remember that era when you didn't need to do a course (with annual refresher) in order to get to fully understand your car.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Gone are those days lol

[@UgglemannenFTW]

The black colour is nice. Wish they offered it earlier for ppl.

[@LudicrousFeed]

👍

[@jamiehiggs5389]

great as always, will you be doing a full review of the Cherry Omada E5?

[@LudicrousFeed]

Stay tuned 😃

[@Ryanhothersall]

Nice improvements over the older Atto 3. Shame BYD still don't offer a retro fit to the older Atto 3 to fix the Tesla charger issue.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Surely it should be offered for those who want it 😔

[@robshandle]

@@LudicrousFeed we were told not available by the dealership in Dandenong. Only available for the 2024 model. When I explained that there is a cable upgrade by BYD to fix the problem and they didn’t even know about it.

[@fatdoi003]

i find others are expecting bit saying the Atto 3 costs too much.... when a basic Golf now between early to mid $40k.... Hyundai Kona EV $60k......

[@LudicrousFeed]

For what you get it’s a good price imo

[@AJames-jr8kw]

Just because others brands are even more overpriced doesn't excuse EV Direct charging more than introduction price when other national importers are dropping 2024 price by 12.5-18%.

[@thearlongpark]

I have 2024 Seal and always leave the air con at 23 degrees most of the time. Any lower is too cold.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Glad it’s not just me! 🥶❄️

[@asc968ccc8]

Great channel and content! I’ve had a Y for 2 years and looking for a second EV. Tell me what to get as I can’t decide 😆 Mg4 or the atto, I’m in Melbourne and not fussed on body style. City runaround and charging with a zappi. Cheers 🎉

[@LudicrousFeed]

There are so many options to choose from at present! The small SUV segment is starting to get crowded ... MG4, BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora, Volvo EX30, Zeekr X ... I've reviewed them all 😁

[@asc968ccc8]

Thanks for your reply! I’ll be choosing from these two.

[@ErnosMowJo]

I wish it had a grown up interior that would match the good looks outside.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Somewhat mitigated by the blue / darker trim …

[@ErnosMowJo]

@@LudicrousFeed regardless the colour; im sure if a survey group was put together not one person will say, "Boy, i wish there was a car interior that mimicked the muscle fibres of a random sea creature; and then throw guitar strings in there!"

[@johnmorris1162]

One thing I'd like to know is what Warranty required dealer maintenance there is and how expensive that would be. As opposed to Tesla where there is no required maintenance from a dealer. I recall that BYD dealers here were reluctant to talk about that when BYD first came to Australia.

[@LudicrousFeed]

The warranty and scheduled servicing costs are all listed on the BYD AU website

[@johnmorris1162]

OK, so anyone interested, looking at their website thats an extra $2126 of compulsory maintenance for the firsy 6 years of the manufacturers warranty period that you need to add on to the purchase price vs a Tesla.

[@michael677]

Ive been waiting for this. My decision to buy the current atto or wait 6 months before this updated version arrives in the philippines will be largely based on the inputs of this video. Watching it now.. cheers n thanks

[@LudicrousFeed]

Thanks for watching and best wishes with your decision 🙏

[@michael677]

@@LudicrousFeed for me, not that big of an improvement. Which one has more space inside for passengers, the seal or atto3? Thanks

[@LudicrousFeed]

I just asked my family ... they said both cars felt similar

[@michael677]

@@LudicrousFeed right, might be negligible on space. Since i haven’t driven the seal, which has more feeling of OPD, the atto vs the single or dual motor seal? I suffer from arthritis and i look for cars that lessen the need for friction braking..

[@LudicrousFeed]

@@michael677 Neither has OPD and requirement for the physical pedal is similar in both cars

[@marcc.490]

As much I love the features of this car. The torque steering is just bad when racing at the red light against ice cars. Went instead for an mg4 and went bananas on accessories.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Yes FWD/Torque steering is real sadly … MG4 RWD is a fun car 👍

[@davidpearn5925]

As an ex Tesla (M3) owner, I wonder how my (non owner) Tesla app now integrates with our BYD Seal Premium. Your current account is a Tesla OWNER one, mine isn't linked to a car anymore. It's this that makes the transition an 'engineered complexity' one that intimidates some oldies.

[@LudicrousFeed]

It’s not linked to a third party car as such, the app will allow any non-Tesla EV to charge as long as the hardware is compatible

[@addsfour3499]

Wait, sunroof AND shade liner included? (Cough tesla cough)

[@LudicrousFeed]

Not bad right

[@jensabildgaard6071]

Thank fore all youre great videoes 🤗

[@LudicrousFeed]

Pleasure 🙏

[@henrylawson430]

If this was a Chinese ICE car with similar body/interior etc, what would it sell for? Let's say Haval released this.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Presumably $20k less? 🤫

[@henrylawson430]

@@LudicrousFeed That's what I was thinking. My calculations suggest that it doesn't make financial sense to buy these EVs. If you are ok with a Chinese SUV, you would be better off buying a petrol Jolion for 20k less. You can buy a 2024 GWM Haval Jolion Lux Auto for $30k drive away without even haggling and it looks like a more upmarket interior based on photos.

[@johnbentley6925]

Also I think that sunshade is now a heavier fabric ( think I could see that it was in the video). Will help to cut down the heat/ light on warmer days. Tom did you feel that the 235/50 tyres made the car feel more solid on the road ?

[@LudicrousFeed]

Hmm possibly about the fabric. Maybe … the ride did seem comfy this week

[@serpserpserp]

@@LudicrousFeed I'm surprised BYD didn't provide you a list of improvements over the 2023 model to talk about? You'd want to make sure everything is cover as there is no major technical differences to be found.

[@LudicrousFeed]

BYD AU didn’t supply me with a list of known improvements, I had to do some detective work of my own … 🔎

[@Eric-mn5ek]

The best thing they fixed is the rear badge

[@LudicrousFeed]

Will be more palatable for many

[@bishnuniraula9758]

front seats ventilated necessary

[@LudicrousFeed]

Would be useful for our summer 🥵

[@deanstyles2567]

It's interesting that the 88kW charging rate hasn't changed. Doesn't the Seal Dynamic charge at 110kW with the same (at least same size) battery?

[@LudicrousFeed]

Heat issues perhaps? 🤷‍♂️

[@davidpearn5925]

If the strings lose tension do you get a tension adjustment under warranty 😅 ?.

[@jeppo1185]

Comes with an optional guitar tuner😝

[@LudicrousFeed]

They better not charge a tuning fee 🫣

[@jeppo1185]

🤣

[@jansenwilder1335]

I was hoping the sealion 07 Suv Right hand drive is coming out this year..a more attractive Suv..over the Atto3.

[@LudicrousFeed]

The SL07 is 4.83m, slightly bigger than the Model Y - competing in a different segment to the Atto 3. Great that BYD are bringing their cars to Aus consumers 👍

[@Peter-vn8ue]

The who BYD strategy is to have a vehicle or vehicle options in every market segment and at a price range people can afford.

[@benjohnson5897]

Have they changed the brand of the 12v battery??? So much brand damage was done with the first bad batchea they imported, people being stranded, etc..

[@LudicrousFeed]

Yes those initial reports were not good …

[@Peter-vn8ue]

My 12 volt battery is still going well 2 years into ownership

[@AJames-jr8kw]

BYD introduced the Atto3 into Australia at A$45k (50kWh) and A$48k (60kWh). At that time the price in China was 144k cny (A$30.2k) and 154k cny (A$32.4k). So basically a 50% mark up. The 2024 model was launched in China with a price reduction to 120k cny (A$25.2k) and 130k cny (A$27.3k). It is after all a 3 year old design. So in China the official price dropped 20% while Australian importer raised the price. If they kept the same 50% margin they had at the launch of the brand in Oz the prices would be A$38k (50kWh) and A$41k (60kWh). So basically they are 10k too expensive. The fact that other brands (looking at you Volvo) are even worse is no excuse.

[@LudicrousFeed]

The other issue too is that the tech is moving so quickly that they are becoming superseded quickly and customers aren't happy as Zeekr have discovered! At least with smartphones they are being globally released at the same time

[@AJames-jr8kw]

Yes the iteration speed in China is beyond the comprehension of westerners. By the time legacy auto design, build and market a model it is already obsolete at launch. Nissan Aryia was shown to the public years before if became available. On release it was nothing special. Legacy auto show cars they will introduce in 2027 and 2028. Who will want them then?

[@davidtaylor3]

@@AJames-jr8kw you clearly don't understand how pricing works. Manufacturers will always aim to maximise profits by taking into account local market conditions and the pricing of the competition. The Australian market is very different to the Chinese market and it is priced accordingly. That may change over time with the introduction of new models into the country, but right now the Atto 3 still represents good value in Australia.

[@AJames-jr8kw]

@@davidtaylor3 I know perfectly well how pricing works so you "clearly" know nothing about what I know. Just because companies charge what the market will bear doesn't excuse Direct EV getting a huge discount on the previous price of the cars and not passing some of it on hoping their customers wont notice.

[@davidtaylor3]

@@AJames-jr8kw but they did pass some of the savings on. The 2024 Atto 3 is about $3.5k cheaper than the 2023 model despite various upgrades. Claiming that it is still $10k too expensive in Australia because the price has dropped in China doesn’t reflect well on your understanding of pricing. If that was the case then no one would be buying them, and yet the Atto 3 was the highest selling non-Tesla EV in Australia in August. So no, it is not $10k too expensive and EV Direct would be foolish to slash the price by 20% at this time. They need to keep something up their sleeve for when the competition inevitably heats up in Australia in the coming months and years.

[@traderr3674]

Can the mg zs ev 2022 charge at a tesla supercharger?

[@LudicrousFeed]

I did see a ZS EV at one of the stalls during my session but didn’t see which MY it was …

[@Zer0G101]

if only the inside didnt look horrible...... they need to make it more like seal inside

[@LudicrousFeed]

Curious to see what the SL07 will look like

[@addsfour3499]

Sunglasses holder?

[@LudicrousFeed]

Sadly not 😎😭

[@addsfour3499]

@@LudicrousFeed that must be why its only 47k

[@AJames-jr8kw]

Came across in the begining as a BYD ad rather than a review with you standing there in a BYD shirt going on about how great the Atto3 was for 50k. Changed a piece of plastic trim from silver to black, put better tires on, removed the Build your dream off the tail gate and increase the screen size so it now gets in the way when in portrait mode. Oh yeah black paint ..in Australia with common 43 degree summer temperatures. Given that BYD introduced the 2024 Atto3 (Yuan Plus) in China with a 12.5% price drop over the 2023 price I find the Atto3 in Australia poor value especially given the servicing costs. It now costs 119800 CNY (A$25,400) in China (135400 cny A$28600 previously) . Australia has a free trade agreement with China. There are no tariffs. A$50k is not good value.

[@LudicrousFeed]

I’d been looking for a reason to wear my Build Your Dreams shirt 😆

[@Whyunounderstand]

Seems a bit expensive I think early 40s like 41-42k these things plummet in resale value. Wait a few years leasing companies will be selling these electric cars with a 70 percent discount in auction. You can buy an 21 or 22 Tesla RWD with low kms for mid to high 30s in Auction. It will come back even more.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Great secondhand EV market currently 💪

[@satay8167]

Should not worth 50ks that’s G6 territory with self parking which 5k more for model y. I still don’t like the muscular interior, hideous imo.

[@LudicrousFeed]

I suspect the G6 will be in the $60k territory once ORC and options are accounted for …

[@serpserpserp]

@@LudicrousFeed G6 has no options.