BYD Atto 3 In-depth Review

[@carwow]

Rate the looks of the BYD Atto 3!

[@snm1786]

10

[@mustafazeeshan696]

Nice❤

[@snm1786]

just kidding it’s look alright probably 8

[@weeeeee374]

2

[@zoranvuko]

8/10?

[@thearousedeunuch]

3:32 That might be the best feature of the whole car. You push the door out with your elbow. It's quite ergonomic, as you don't have to twist your hand to open the door, as one would on most cars. As someone who frequently has to open/close a car door for work, I'd love that.

[@thearousedeunuch]

@@KINGJERMARCUS Not really, no. Study while learning your craft, and, once you start to get famous, quit studying. Better safe than sorry.

[@MickDavies]

Yep totally agree, it's way more ergonomic to just grip and tilt back to unlock the door. It's actually quite clever to see

[@shiwookim2975]

Maoism ccp china 🇨🇳 fascism is evil And there parents(supporter)vietnam war babyboom generation globalism 68uprising hippie pc either (There money & technology still help juchecult northkorea,vietcong socialism fascism now)

[@D00MINIK]

You're absolutely right, good thinking, but the normal Door-Handles are actually designed to open it with the opposite Hand so that you automatically look behind if it's save to open the Door, which nobody really does. Also Tesla door handle button is also quite natural if you once know where it is ^^

[@nedpowell9590]

Are you a doorman but for cars?

[@老肖随想]

I am Chinese, I love BYD, what makes me more happier is how many actual owner is defending the user experience of this car in the comment section. For people doesn't understand the position of this brand in global EV market, please google it with Warren Buffett and you will see a interesting change in google feed.

[@samwu322]

I feel like there is this stereotype that whenever someone examines something from china, they have to make references to other designs. This car honestly looks pretty original to me, not much copy pasting.

[@johnsmith-cw3wo]

every car in the west look like many other cars in the west... except for Tesla Cybertruck... but that look like 💩

[@qp9339]

There have been many incidents of battery explosions of BYD in china. Poor quality.

[@qp9339]

China Copycat

[@2JiP8]

Totally true. Sometimes it even seems like they’ve sat for hours in front of a car trying to find similarities to other vehicles.

[@Rex-ww4cw]

​@@qp9339 those number proof nothing compared to the amount of EV there is on the road in China.

[@AhBehThe]

BYD Atto 3 is the most popular EV car in Thailand. It first came in December, and within 2 months 10,000 units have been delivered. Most people bought it because of the look and price. In Thailand, there is not many EV car at this range of price.

[@shiwookim2975]

Maoism ccp china 🇨🇳 fascism is evil And there parents(supporter)vietnam war babyboom generation globalism 68uprising hippie pc either (There money & technology still help juchecult northkorea,vietcong socialism fascism now)

[@tren133]

Other than Europe, where BYD is surprisingly expensive for whatever reason, NO compact EV crossover can match the Atto 3 in terms of value, and that's why it is selling so well in China, Aus/NZ, Thailand, Israel, etc.

[@andreisabogal6953]

​@@tren133 south America attos 3 48.500 USD, dealers are crazy

[@khunoum2065]

Its popular because it is only one of the few choices available in Thai Market🙄

[@tren133]

@@andreisabogal6953 Atto 3 isn't cheap in Israel either, but it is still the number 1 selling car because other EVs like Tesla are EVEN MORE expensive in the same market. If EV alternatives cost much more than 50k USD in South America, then the Atto 3 will still be able to sell well despite that price. But yes it is probably frustrating to see the exact same car being sold for like 24k inside China, and then almost doubles in price by the time it makes it across the world to Latin America. BYD is looking to gain market share in Latin America though, so maybe price cuts will be coming down the pipeline soon.

[@MihaelGalperin]

I own one here in Israel. It's way more competitively priced here compared to the competition (all cars are very expensive here) and given how loaded it is, it's outselling the competition by a big margin. Regardless of price - I absolutely love it. I get how it may fail in some motoring jurnalist stuff, this is not a race car by any stretch of the imagination, but I don't need it to be. I drive the kids about and some weekend getaway cruising, and it's brilliant for that. You can change the annoying pedestrian warning sound to a less annoying one, and if you don't thrash it around as much as a test car gets, the efficiency is actually way better than what you've worked out. It's no luxury ev, but it's awesome and though I may have a couple of minor complaints (honestly, there is actual room for a frunk, what gives?), I couldn't be happier with it.

[@TsLeng]

Motor journos are still stuck in the old days where handling and power are important benchmarks. Nowadays when everything has more than enough power and handling (as long as it's safe) is irrelevant ... I am surprised so many still harp on it. The real users have other priorities

[@MihaelGalperin]

@@TsLeng Word. Always witj the 0-60 nonsense. It's intentionally toned down on the Atto 3, so the kick is not so agressive on the passengers, and I'm grateful for this. Really those days watching the car reviews you constantly have to sort out the bs nobody cares about.

[@StephenButlerOne]

​@@TsLengI actually think we are coming to an end of the everything has to be firm and sporty. Today even the most non sporty cars are to firm, and seats aren't as soft either. But I think this trend is coming to an end. I do like a sporty car, but when I want to do real miles I'd rather be in a 2005 Laguna, good seat and decent suspension

[@TsLeng]

@@StephenButlerOne I rather hope so!

[@ikhayyat9275]

Palastine **

[@martin_chege]

Mat Watson, the most consistent KZbinr I know 😂😂

[@yashmistry9252]

His editing team too

[@martin_chege]

@@yashmistry9252 for sure

[@SpankyGames]

wtf, he is just the presenter, carwow is a company...

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@yashmistry9252 yes. His editing team has been OP tho.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@SpankyGames yes. Famous company in fact.

[@mickjoebills]

In Australia this is fantastic value, on the road for £27k, with cheaper tyres, same battery & motor. A significant feature is the 240v AC output which Mark didn't mention.

[@露透社]

野外烧烤，喝咖啡，吃火锅😂😂我是比亚迪唐车主，还可以用来在工地带动电工具

[@SabinTV-NP]

Matt*

[@RoverIAC]

we don't £ in Oz. We $

[@elduderino7767]

$51k for this rubbish is not great value spend an extra 9k and get yourself a model 3, the efficiency will more than make up for the price differences and it'll probably last 5x longer too can't imagine forking over $50k for this PoS

[@kozzae44]

I’ve had my BYD ATTO3 for 6 months now ! Absolutely an amazing car ! Love it more than the Ioniq I had ! Hands down !!

[@ravin007jb]

What will one be missing out vs the Ioniq RWD version? Genuinely curious since I'm considering and find the differences to be negligible, while Ioniq is priced close to 30% higher here

[@Jwm367t]

@@ravin007jb I have a feeling its a previous gen Ioniq being referred to here, i.e. the sedan version because there is no way this car is better than the 5 or 6

[@Hamid-ml5th]

@@Jwm367twhich part can’t compete with Hyundai ? Like massive sunroof ? Like massive entertainment display ? Like indoor dash cam ? Like very beautiful seats?

[@James-semaJ]

I love these car reviews Mat, we don't get enough of them anymore.

[@marnuscoreyempanadaslooseb6760]

I test-drove one when they came out last year here in Australia. It's quite an impressive small SUV. It drove like a raised Hyundai i30. Speaking of Hyundai and the i30, the styling reminds me of the older i30s. Reasonably nice-looking but generic and lacking character. The interior is overdone and a bit gimmicky as well. The technology is there but is engineered cheaply compared to Tesla, legacy brands and other Chinese automakers. Is it for me? No. I'd pay the extra 10k it costs in Australia to get into a base Model 3, but for the average person in Australia and most countries, this is all the car they need. They're already selling like hotcakes here in the land Down Under, and I'm sure they will in the rest of the world. Well done, BYD.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Wow. Is that car famous in your country, Marnus?

[@waynehobbs5175]

The base Tesla doesn't have V2L, an opening sunroof, an opening blind for the sunroof, a hatchback so the Tesla Y is another $13k and still doesn't have the aforementioned. The Model 3 is very hard to get in and out of compared to the Atto3. I drove all 3 (Atto, Tes 3 and Tes Y but ordered the Atto3.

[@mahootissherlockis2055]

@@purwantiallan5089 it’s not common, but certainly not rare. Definitely selling well though

[@DimitarBerberu]

BYD is better overall car. I'm not after show off & Chinese are much smarter than Westerners (I'm from Europe).

[@leonc4653]

@@purwantiallan5089 and its neighbour too actually.

[@alangordon8171]

It will be interesting to see how BYD develop the brand in the UK. Prices look competitive but not a standout bargain. This has the feel of some of the French brands, i.e. Mass market, a few interesting design flourishes and potentially horrendous depreciation!

[@jeremytaylor4458]

You’re probably right on the depreciation. All EVs depreciating badly right now, even those from established brands and Tesla.

[@hishamg]

@@jeremytaylor4458 Still too expensive despite the depreciation.

[@4-TE]

Was about to say, it looks like a GM car lol

[@zaki4418]

​@@jeremytaylor4458 Yeah, EV batteries degrade over time. In my country, it's more worth it to give your used EV to the same company the you bought it from and you will get a lower price tag for their newest line (i hope that makes sense). EV sucks, I'm hoping there will be a more reliable alternative that is affordable to the masses while being green at the same time.

[@kl9518]

Lots of BYD buses in London.

[@chluain1]

I hope carwow are paying Mat a fortune to stick around because he should have his own show. Best car reviewer around by a distance

[@Artomotive.]

Thank you for the great reviews Mat. As someone who works for a leading Automotive Design consultancy I can assure you your comments are being heard, passed onto relevant departments and considered within our design and development. Keep up the great work!

[@oliveryb]

work for BYD?

[@James-semaJ]

I'm surprised Mat ignored the damping on the glove box. He normally loves a nicely damped glove box 😅😂😂

[@ostadfiha4225]

It's not a German car, that's why

[@adventhope4796]

Despite Mat Watson making fun of it here and there. It is an absolutely brilliant car. Practical, for daily use and for the pocket. Design is good. Range is good. We are not buying a race car. This is day to day car. Things that are annoying ? He's just nitpicking.

[@FM60260]

BYD have been building electric bus chassis for Alexander Dennis Ltd and from what I have seen they are ok, though I have only ridden one so far in Manchester. This car looks quite cool to be honest, I like the glass sunroof.

[@greybeard27]

Currently outselling Tesla in New Zealand.

[@ciybersal9833]

Same in Thailand Israel Philippines Costa Rica and India

[@paulo23xable]

Wow, I actually like the guitar strings 😂. Thanks for the video Matt

[@purwantiallan5089]

Me too man. But why guitar strings is in inside of his car?

[@paulo23xable]

@@purwantiallan5089 Well, I feel the same. I don't know what to say, maybe the maker could use a different kind of material instead. That would be one less place for trash to be forgotten in.

[@debntonyful]

😀yeah they look snazzy

[@kuchintamy]

Mat, you forgot to mention that the BYD comes with a built-in dashcam. Wouldn't that qualify as one of the 5 things you like about the car? Love your videos by the way!

[@Entertainment-]

Also comes with an outdated Android OS without security updates

[@laloajuria4678]

@@Entertainment- ccp: shhhhhh

[@ensteffo]

@@laloajuria4678 tinfoil hat

[@KennyCha87]

This is what is the cultural difference, the MG4 in Asia is selling quite badly.

[@bmc8195]

UK pricing seems odd. In Australia, the Atto 3 is priced about the same as the MG4, and a good $10,000 (£5500) below the Niro EV or Born. If British pricing for this mirrored the Australian positioning, it'd be under £30000. Mat, I'd love to know how your opinion of the car would have changed if it were priced like that. There were a couple of points where you said it wasn't good enough for the money - would it have been good enough at that lower price? I'm also intrigued as to why BYD had taken such wildly different approaches in the Australian and British markets.

[@danielstefanovic2604]

I guess its import taxes also costs more to transport to europe from china then to australia. Byd should considering building a factory in europe.

[@vorlon81]

@@danielstefanovic2604 The dolphin is coming to the UK for under 30k depends on the trim.

[@colingoode3702]

I agree. I had a short test drive in this car in the UK earlier this week & felt it was very well specified - even the entry model has pano roof. Also LFP battery & a heat pump which Matt omitted to mention. And, shock horror, it even has a rear wiper which seems to be missing on so many new cars. The low speed drive was fine but I didn't get the opportunity to drive it at more than 50mph. Had the UK price been the same / similar as in Oz & NZ then I might have been a buyer. As it is I will be looking for a used EV later this year.

[@reececollison5101]

@@danielstefanovic2604they have one, they create chassis for ADL electric buses in Hungary

[@Andrew-gg9sz]

All the uk electric cars are overpriced now.....shame!

[@Batman.3.8]

Just bought it here in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 and I am just loving it. They best value of my money 😊

[@kin9225]

I’ve seen it in Bangkok, it’s actually quite good looking in the fresh, it also has rear wash wipe which is better than most EVs.

[@purwantiallan5089]

I also seen one in Hanoi.

[@weilk7420]

10000 sold in Thailand, and counting

[@wez130]

These have been out for about 8 months here in NZ, good looking cars and plenty of kit for the price, there are obvious cost cutting measures visible though, such as lack of hydraulic frunk. Also, a lot less expensive here, ($55k nzd = £25k)

[@yitzele]

Really seems like they're pricing it in each market at what the max is they believe they can get for it there...

[@Andrew-gg9sz]

If this price is sold in the UK market, It will definitely be the king of the EV. It is much more expensive around 14 K pound Which is too much ridiculous!

[@Jager2560]

In China, it's called Yuan Plus and the price is ¥139k rmb (about £16k GBP).

[@jay-uo2bi]

Why would you need or want a hydraulic bonnet, it doesn't even have a useable frunk?

[@wez130]

@@jay-uo2bi It still has things you need access to, like windscreen refill etc in there, and lets be honest, how much does a pair of gas struts cost these days ? $30 or so? It's the little details :)

[@jorehir]

The interior design is brilliant. Reminds me of the cars from the late 90s / early 2000s.

[@jorehir]

I mean, it could be a TVR

[@youngmatthew8]

The TVR will probably have better build quality!

[@sharonec5419]

@@youngmatthew8 I doubt it. The TVRs was built in England. Not exactly renowned for building well put together cars.

[@youngmatthew8]

@@sharonec5419 exactly my point! This is cheap Chinese rubbish

[@alfonsomartinez7919]

TVR interior were literally glued together 😂. BYD is the best selling EV company period! so it must be better built in general.

[@Presto_001]

I agree with you Mat, this truly looks like it has some Star Wars presence. I can see multiple millennium falcons tilted vertically as the air vents. This interior is funky for sure.

[@purwantiallan5089]

This BYD Atto 3 is basically like GTA IV version of Ford Espace.

[@colddiesel]

I have an MG4 EV and my friend has a BYD Atto 3. Recently we did a temporary swap and drove each other's car for 1000 Km.We agreed that both cars are excellent giving excellent value but the Atto 3 was definitely marginally better on most counts, but only if the original tyres were changed for a better quality, the same as the MG. Good tyres transformed the drive quality of the Atto 3 from good to exceptional. The heat pump would be good in cold old UK. Your comments on the Blade battery technology and warranty would be interesting.

[@davekroh5166]

Mat. Great review. I'm in Canada so most of your reviews don't correspond to what's available in my home market, but your style of review.... love it. Perfect sense of humour mixed with insightful pragmatism.

[@godlynt1359]

byd is pretty popular in Norway. They sell a lot of BYD Tangs, their pretty good cars too

[@IKnewMickey]

If they last 6 to 10 years with minimal cost of ownership they could be called good cars.

[@vorlon81]

@@IKnewMickey Yeah but will give benefit of the doubt .

[@shaolinhai1990]

@@IKnewMickey it run more than 10 years in china

[@FirstPhotographicsKintore]

Had the car here in the UK now for the past three weeks and really enjoying the car. Over the air updates are great.

[@hakuhyo174]

The only things surprised me is the price. BYD Atto 3’s equivalent “Yuan plus” highest config is sold for 18,000 GBP in China. At that price point, it’s quite a no-brainer but when the price doubles in foreign market, yeah… it suddenly find itself in an entire different market segment and frankly struggling to compete.

[@laojnglao6320]

Transportation costs and tariffs, for example, Rolls Royce Phantom sells for £ 11.00000 in China

[@linsonplay]

UK gov charge about 10k GBP for every electric vehicles for the oil/road tax

[@gordondai2523]

It is simple, import fee 30%(10000)+freight fee 4000+dealer profits 20%(7000).

[@ElYu-gn2dh]

If it was a Land Rover or a Jaguar, you wouldn't mind a lot of negative stuff and should consider it 'okey' but since it's an Chinese built car, it's always bad and there are 'better option' cars. I myself I live in Western- Europe and everything with these kind of options can cost you a lot. But hey at least, it's not a Chinese car, right? No, it still is since almost all the batteries are built in China and almost all the brands use Chinese built batteries (yes, even your British brand car).

[@jonathanfgh1]

The most important thing to note is that BYD owns a BLADE battery company in China that does not require coolant and cannot EXPLODE. They are now supplying TESLA with BLADE batteries. So like MG SAIC their cars will get better with each generation. Watch out Euro and USA manufacturers.

[@Peter_Potato]

youtuber 'serpentza' re-posted videos from Chinese BYD EV owners and Blade batteries around about the time Matt's review was also released. Interesting features.

[@JohnnyH1992]

Agree, but blade batteries do still need coolant (these are liquid cooled) but they are much less thermally sensitive than other options. The Nail Penetration test showing a lack of thermal runaway was really impressive. Cant wait for my Atto to arrive next week :)

[@januarymorris9087]

I liked the door handles and the rotating screen, the rear capacity and storage was nice, the guitar strings they were different. I don't have kids so I don't think I care one way or the other

[@bpcamedia]

It seems a lot more expensive in the UK I’m from New Zealand and the base model starts at around 27509.00 GBP and we have 2 different battery options

[@WSaem-im4fu]

20000 dollars in China

[@manimalworks7424]

NZ import tax is much lower

[@pirinplanina]

I would like to see a video on the recap of all 4 categories - avoid it, consider it etc, with the list of cars

[@shiwookim2975]

Maoism ccp china 🇨🇳 fascism is evil And there parents(supporter)vietnam war babyboom generation globalism 68uprising hippie pc either (There money & technology still help juchecult northkorea,vietcong socialism fascism now)

[@neyo23231]

I have atto3 for 6 months now and its amazing matt forgot to mention that it have an app that you can see how much present you have and can turn the air conditioner from the app so you get a nice cold car when its hot and a hot seated car when its cold

[@georgestobbart2690]

He mentioned that. U troll...

[@hedland]

I own one here in Australia. You really need someone who knows how to configure the car, steering, braking and feel can all be adjusted as well as energy. I suggest you Google how many car of the year awards it's won world wide and watch some competent drivers put it through its paces.

[@andrew7455]

This car has a heat pump as a standard and a Blade battery with LFP chemistry. These are a big advantage compared to competitors.

[@YTPlayz331]

These things are popular in New Zealand, see them everywhere, personally I like them with their funky styling but I don't like electric cars in general and there around $60k in NZ which is expensive for a smallish-mid size suv when there petrol powered counterparts are $20k cheaper or $30k in some cases

[@karkybibek]

Yup, EV in oz to quite expensive, with the cost u mentioned, u not gonna use petrol in its lifetime. Not worth buying ev at this stage.

[@jonathongellibrand3632]

the base model is $43990 in Australia or around 23800 quid? Why are cars so expensive in the UK???

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@karkybibek is this car popular in other asian countries?

[@tylersanders6703]

@@purwantiallan5089 Yes espically thailand and Malaysia.

[@promiseye4974]

This car cost 150k rmb back home 😮

[@chartreux1532]

I've seen quite a few of them here in Frankfurt, Germany. I guess they're already for sale here since a few Months Prost & Cheers from Germany

[@purwantiallan5089]

👍

[@mrkring1526]

Would have those Germans would have more sense than buying these

[@leonc4653]

ironically this car is surprisingly popular in NZ when i went back home, I was surprised at how many there were.

[@angela1984a]

Yeah... Let's give all our money to the Chinese Military Dictatorship!

[@admin2ndscreen187]

Hey mat, I bought mine for 30K GBP. I live in the upside down world where the cars are usually expensive and this car came appropriately priced. (Price wise comparable to a japanese c-segment ICE SUV) With that price you should buy it😂

[@shiwookim2975]

Maoism ccp china 🇨🇳 fascism is evil And there parents(supporter)vietnam war babyboom generation globalism 68uprising hippie pc either (There money & technology still help juchecult northkorea,vietcong socialism fascism now)

[@theodorelow4487]

This car literally is very popular now in Malaysia. ITS BOOMING IN TERMS OF SALES

[@Risyaranks]

Those have been seen lately. I actually like the looks and the character of them wouldn't mind having one.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Agree. Or even sent out 3 days ago.

[@sjcarson1976]

“Plenty of other good electric cars available right now” says it all. With a starting price of £36k people have plenty of other options…VW ID3, Kia Niro EV to name two. I get that BYD is a big manufacturer, but relatively unheard of in the UK car industry, so people would be taking a risk going for the Atto3 without any benefit.

[@abbosjonkudratov7669]

In Uzbekistan you can buy the same car for $24k! Brand new. Imported directly from China. Car name is BYD Yuan Plus for our region, but it's basically the same car. Good one.

[@TheRisboro]

Had one for 7 days as a rental and was thoroughly impressed with infotainment, ride and battery efficiency. Prices should be lower if you see for how much they sell in China relative to competition.

[@guilhermetavares4705]

Atto 3 is a very strange name. Here in Brazil it started to be sold recently as Yuan Plus.

[@user-sf4mm2jm7y]

no,it's unlaw car,news had said

[@mingkobe1149]

in China too

[@amaljoe367]

I wish the guy who did the interior got to do the exterior as well ❤

[@purwantiallan5089]

The interior of this BYD ATTO 3 is like Toyota FT-86 Concept.

[@jakrawan.surarak]

I have this car. Just want to add some details. 1. Wireless charger is useless it just helps your phone battery drain slower 😂 2. To use Apple CarPlay you have to use the USB A port, it too has very low power. Your phone will actually drain it battery. 3. All the USB C port is very high power, from what I can test, it output at least 65W. 4. Since I live in Thailand the weather is about the surface of the sun the AC is pretty weak 5. DC Charging is a bit slow normally if start under 45% it will go up to 80KW for about 10mins then drop to 53KW or go as low as 39KW if the weather is extremely hot.

[@amirism91]

atto 3 are already a lot on the road in my country Malaysia

[@h3ku1994]

Yeah breaking 1k sales in bolehland. I'm Malaysian but more excited with Tesla hitting the market

[@ostadfiha4225]

Nio is one of the best & innovative EV car brands from China. You should review them as well.

[@nnoonan9514]

Owner from NZ. Traveled 9070km since late August last year. Traveled with a mixture of highway and town driving =13.5 kw.h/ per 100km (average over 9070 km) , with a 60.4 kw battery = 447km. Not 190 miles (305 km) as tested by Matt. We also have up to 4 people in the car more weight.

[@mjohn5921]

Almost 15k cars sold in Israel this year. This thing is selling like chips. Not much cheaper than a model 3 but for some reason it became a new favourite here.

[@lennardjungs5151]

We are a Company in Hamburg, Germany which sell BYD. These cars are realy amazing and driving range is 420km and 560 in a city. Also in minus degrees it is no Problem to drive a long distance. We also got the BYD TANG and HAN with over 500hp

[@МаксимТокарский-х6х]

Now we are waiting for your review on BYD Han, ZEEKR 001 and NIO ET7

[@LorisEntertain]

GTA: Copies famous car brands BYD: Copies GTA 🤯

[@forzer456]

To me it looks like a Macan but all car designs have become similar over the years

[@Captain_Yesterday]

If it's from China, it's a copy of something

[@KepalaSneaker]

Mat should highlight about the blade battery technology of the car

[@Peter_Potato]

The technology will become infamous sooner than buyers expect.

[@Ryan-921]

Been waiting for this review forever in Australia

[@Presto_001]

Yeah, it's great to see Carwow finally review it.

[@Tommmmmmmmmmmm]

I’m from Australia and wouldn’t go near this Chinese crap.

[@ciybersal9833]

I'm looking forward to but this

[@Ryan-921]

@@Tommmmmmmmmmmm Fax, everyone I know rejected Chinese cars.

[@EmmaNguyen-mg5xq]

​@@Tommmmmmmmmmmm narrow-minded

[@bordersw1239]

On the plus side, you can play the first three notes of ‘Smoke on the Water’. Can’t say that about many other cars 😂

[@kodytourelle]

weve hads these here in New Zealand for quite some time now and there's a huge amount of them. Such a great value car and a great all-rounder

[@timfagan816]

Never seen one in nz, don't lie, cuz, churr.

[@tren133]

@@timfagan816 BYD sold 235 Atto 3s in January, good enough to be the 8th best selling car in NZ, and the number 1 selling EV. Number 2 selling EV is also Chinese, being the MG ZS EV. Much higher sales than Tesla since Teslas cost a lot more in NZ.

[@timfagan816]

@tren133 are you proud you know this? Or horrified, you just discovered you need to get a life? 😅😅

[@willmac5642]

Not a bad car, a friend has one in Bangkok. Cost is 25k there. Interior is not the roomiest, but range is OK. Silver is the colour to get imo

[@abskimi8376]

The most important thing is the price! In China, this Atto3 is about 17k to 20K......

[@Andrew-gg9sz]

Model Y in China is only around 40K... so what is te different?

[@tren133]

@@Andrew-gg9sz I guess the difference is a Chinese consumer can get a car with 90% of the capability of a Model Y for 50% of the price? No wonder BYD is smashing sales records every single month.

[@Andrew-gg9sz]

@@tren133 So the problem is why the model y in the UK price is so much overpriced even after price reduction a few months ago? If the model Y long range of price in the UK is around 44k That will be normal and acceptable. In China, model y is for people of the middle class. It is not a luxury car anymore. But in the UK it looks like a luxury cat which is not.

[@Andrew-gg9sz]

@@tren133 The most ridiculous thing is if you choose 20 inch tire in the UK you need to pay 2100pound In comparison with the price of 950 pound in the China market, tell me why? I was told by a UK Tesla, sales said, because it's the UK market strategy. 😂😂

[@hishamg]

AFAIK, in the UK the Atto 3 costs about £36,000, that is pretty pricey. Also there are a lot of better known brands which are around the same price: VW ID3, Renault Megane Etech, Kia Niro EV etc.

[@quentinbonnavion1047]

Hopefully the ones in the UK don't burst into flames like the ones in chine

[@dxelson]

You missed quite some points 😂 por example, regarding the throttle, in sport it's extremely responsive. Also, you can changes your wheel handling to sport mode as well, it will be heavier and more responsive

[@georgestobbart2690]

Yea sure and he missed it right😂 surething dude

[@ronal9527]

There is no bad car, but there is a bad car for the price. The starting price of this car in the UK is more than double of that in China (around 15700 GBP). I don't think BYD is to be blamed for this because Range Rover's price is more than doubled in China than that in the UK (because of transport and taxes etc.). With all the specs and a price comparable with Dacia, this car would be a killer of the car market in the UK. The comments on the driving performance are spot on, but again, this car is meant to be a highly affordable EV and you get what you pay for.

[@theyruinedyoutubeagain]

If the Chinese are good at one thing, it's rapid iteration. I reckon in 10yrs BYD will be a force to be reckoned with. As an audiophile, I'm quite keen on Chinese products.

[@TheRealAnthony_real]

I have lived the moment when Carwow did a review on BYD 😂 you need to review some NIO's

[@purwantiallan5089]

NIO 333 Formula E car? Mat should review that one.

[@ahmadmohd8595]

Congrats for 8 million subscribers

[@BP-so3xk]

I had the opportunity to sit in (touch, bite, massage, tickle etc) quite a few new chinese cars at the Brussels Motorshow and I have to say I was very impressed (and seemingly many others, too). They actually look good, their interior are albeit weird seemed to be sturdy and well built, they have decent tech, all electrified with long range autonomy. Apart from the obvious concerns of future reliability (we will see in 5-10 years), data privacy (khm) and certain oddities like the occassional weird lady shouting instructions and random information from the dashbord in a very stereotypical chinese accent, the future looks promising for these cars (MGs are now selling better than Hondas in continental Europe). And it comes from a country where 15 years ago riding a donkey was still the second most popular mode of transport...y'know when Škoda's were affordable and Korean cars were built by paper and recycled plastic waste - how times have changed.

[@shiwookim2975]

?? Maoism ccp china 🇨🇳 fascism is evil And there parents(supporter)vietnam war babyboom generation globalism 68uprising hippie pc either (There money & technology still help juchecult northkorea,vietcong socialism fascism now)

[@ARIES6181]

Now try BYD Han. It will blow you away!

[@tiadaid]

The Atto 3 is without a doubt the most popular electric car here in Malaysia - it was launched in December and already 1,000 units have been delivered - which is quite a feat because the electric infrastructure here is not as well developed as in the UK.

[@stevenjones916]

The UK's charging infrastructure is terrible in most parts of the UK.

[@fktaufik9252]

Looks like EV is a scam as for now. I still cannot see future with EV eventho currently owning a hybrid.

[@Asian_Italy]

It's also popular in thailand.

[@Shhamat221Latif]

Electric infrastructure in Peninsular Malaysia is world class... better than many European countries. And energy prices are also superb cheap. The only lack at the moment is the lack of a charging station for EV. Why Elon Musk choice Malaysia and ignore India and Indonesia that woe Elon because Elon impresses with Energy infrastructure available in Malaysia and how easy he can build thousands of Tesla Charging stations anywhere in Malaysia since almost area covered with higher quality of electrical cable and provide ready space for charging station anywhere Elon want to build it.

[@sarunrermsiriprasert6845]

It is a car that is a new phenomenon for Thailand. because there are people waiting in line to reserve at the car center In the midnight before the date of actual booking And can have reservations on the first day up to 2,500 cars, after 1 month, the total bookings surpass 7000 cars.

[@BouncerPaul]

That's quite an impressive car . Will they be compatible with all other models

[@tedbell4416]

Lol they steal everything

[@ciybersal9833]

It really is impressive

[@Ryan-921]

No, it's a shitty car, But impressive technology

[@anusername8350]

@@Ryan-921 like most new cars (especially from china in my experience irl). Impressive tech but not great to live with as that tech barely works in real life situations.

[@davidperry3531]

Did you even look at this video?

[@pipwatson7355]

"I wAnT mY MuMmY!" Got me rolling on the floor LOL 🤣

[@alanpotter7988]

Methinks Matt should do another long range electric test and include this one

[@purwantiallan5089]

Agree.

[@official_NelsonR]

Surprised it didn't catch on fire

[@tienenaar2295]

Waiting for a revieuw of the Zeekr 001 & Zeekr X

[@milkacj5788]

I just can’t get over the “build your dreams” part.

[@someone28]

As a VW owner who has just returned from a business trip in China where I saw two BYD's go up in smoke all I can say is at least I still have my interior.

[@deadpoet566]

Somehow this car is weirdly popular amongst the riches here in India

[@alexnick4996]

but why ? It's a uber car in China u can see it everywhere but one thing i have to mention is most of the drivers gives credits for it

[@deadpoet566]

@@alexnick4996 it’s because India has a 180% import tax, so the price become more than double

[@sayalapoorman]

Good news, BYD new model seem to only have BYD logo on the back of the car, so no more Build Your Dream.

[@vladislavdimitrov4646]

3:34 The perfect reaction for these door handles.

[@SRZ_EDIT_SAEP]

Mat you are a beat boxer 🙂

[@campa_t]

Mat was his funniest here

[@joedahlan27]

Mat is like nerding out for this car...😄 with all Star Wars references

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yes. Or even references from GTA IV.

[@vibeslide]

I think this car's biggest issue isn't mentioned in the video. It's a chinese made car sold by a chinese company without a dealer network. It's like spending 37k on Aliexpress.

[@AaronRandolphChen]

If (by some remote chance) Tom Cruise should watch your whole review, he is going to be really cross with you, Mat. Bad Mat! LOL!!

[@purwantiallan5089]

For some basic chances, this BYD Atto 3 is 7.3/10 at best.

[@StarLuna973]

You made a mistake Matt! Those aren’t meant to be guitar strings….they’re the ropes of a boxing ring!! Gym theme remember!! Your review was as entertaining as ever!!

[@azlansharom7011]

Matt, in an equatorial climate nice and balmy, I get 260 miles fine. Manufacturers should really do climate modelling better I guess. It’s great for pootling around and I certainly did not buy it for high speed handling 😅 so agree with you there. One added bonus, the LFP battery will gladly charge to 100% all the time without degradation, so it means you can have full range on tap every morning, and not save it for ‘long trips only’.

[@waynehobbs5175]

Mat also forgot to mention the safety of the Blade battery design.

[@kevinsamuel3930]

May I know what sort of range you get when cruising down the highway at 100Kmph/60Mph?

[@azlansharom7011]

@@kevinsamuel3930 I recently did a 340km drive on highways at 100-110kmh but managed throttle manually, and had 18% left. It was admittedly in the cool of morning which where I’m at means around 26°C

[@kevinsamuel3930]

@@azlansharom7011 wow so that means a 400km range even at those speeds. This car seems to be more efficient than the competition.

[@bugsygoo]

That was a totally unfair range estimate. It's a press car and they get thrashed. Of course if you have a lead foot you'll get bad range.

[@neyo23231]

Finallyyyyyyyy you review this car i was hoping you do this review a year ago

[@lukedance1587]

I love Carwow , it's such a brilliant channel! Mat is so informative and interesting, I never find myself getting bored watching him.😀

[@mustangx]

This is an awesome car. Bought it and it’s been fantastic. Test drive every vehicle in this range and by far the best

[@yowhaatsup]

I've never owned a electric car, what do you have to service in a electric car?

[@RobinJakobsson]

Haha love the guitar playing 🎸

[@octaviantudor]

for me, those "guitar" strings not only that they wouldn't be on the anoying things list but are so impressive, that i am working on how and where to implement them in my car, wich has nothing to do with this one. maybe a system with wich to change the chord? hm... car seems nice. the thing that could keep me away would be that less than good drivebility. the chinese are geting closer and closer as time passes to the mainstream auto industry. surpriseingly?

[@shiwookim2975]

Maoism ccp china 🇨🇳 fascism is evil And there parents(supporter)vietnam war babyboom generation globalism 68uprising hippie pc either (They still help juchecult northkorea,vietcong now)

[@octaviantudor]

@nll5208 i was not referring to what's under the bonnet of this car, i was pointing the fact that the car looks as a real contender to the western cars, made by a lot more experienced and renouned builders and designers. the car looks great in terms of design and build quality, contemporary, well studied. as regarding the EV part, i'm not sure you are completly and in every aspect right, but china is certenly on high horses.

[@RyanCowan]

Excellent review

[@h2o584]

Been waiting for this one, my dad ordered one a while ago and im so excited for it!

[@infernoking7504]

Excited for it to catch fire and be skyware

[@DanVibesTV]

@@infernoking7504 well ICE cars also catch on fire, but "oooh those baad electric cars..." xD

[@Sha-Ayo]

That's awesome!

[@EmmaNguyen-mg5xq]

​@@infernoking7504 narrow-minded

[@infernoking7504]

@howlee4091 bruh they are known to catch fire

[@StrathairdYT]

The sports mode changes the acceleration, to allow it to accelerate faster Eco mode reduces the acceleration to make it more efficient for the battery