Why buy a BYD Car (EV)? Like seriously.. WHY??

BYD is a company, which majority of people probably have never heard before. These guys have just started reaching out to the global market. However, many still feel that this car company is sooo foreign or "new"... I have recently seen the light and have converted to the EV (Electric Vehicle) crowd after years of denial or basically "ignorance". And the first ever EV I've pick is BYD. Let me tell you why I've decided to go with BYD.
Charging Station 1337 is a KZbin channel dedicated to EVs and related technology. My name is Rick.. I am a car enthusiast, who has driven ICE (internal combustion engines) cars for 22+ years, and have recently opened my eyes to EV and it's capabilities. I am starting my journey as an EV user and will share my insights on this journey. I love technology and the progress it brings. And oh, I own a Supra MKIV and have no plans of ditching that.. so, please don't shoot me if you're a pure EV fan.
#BYD #Atto3 #EV
Disclaimer: Everything mentioned in this video is based on our own opinion. This video is not sponsored in any way. Any sponsored content would be declared by Charging Station 1337. Content in our video is not financial advise, please DYOR and consult a financial advisor if you want to invest in any entities mentioned on any of our videos.
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To the Future Rick,
If you are reading this.. please remember to never give up. Please continue to share your positive insights and perspectives, this will help other people in the same journey as you. Continue to make quality content and please for the love of god, don't do any clickbait content.. prioritise quality over quantity, do not even think of your KZbin analytics... Continue to educate people and please don't be kind to yourself.
Kind regards,
Rick (from 2022)

[@glenwjohnson809]

BYD has one of the best technologies in vehicles and it's affordable.

[@user-gc1hg9sp9k]

BYD basically The toyota of EV

[@glenwjohnson809]

@@user-gc1hg9sp9k that means it's good, because Toyota is one of the most durable, and highest selling vehicles of all time.

[@Change-Maker]

Is there auto pilot?

[@Reddylion]

Hmm byd ev good

[@pec1739]

@@user-gc1hg9sp9k yup and toyota contracted BYD to build their corolla EV

[@xiuChang]

Even a nut on this car may have been made by BYD itself. In addition, BYD has its own complete technology in circuit design, electronic control, and battery, and has been deeply cultivated for many years.

[@ianburnett4605]

The battery in BYD is the worlds safest. Also you charge it to 100% and run down to flat without causing damage.

[@ChargingStation1337]

Exactly mate 👍

[@philmanke7642]

Bullshit.!.!.!...

[@ianburnett4605]

@@philmanke7642 sorry diddle, true. But you are welcome to name a safer one. Should be a good laugh.

[@TheMelbournelad]

@@philmanke7642 go look up their blade battery yourself. It uses LFP I believe which is the safest chemistry at the moment, and the structure of the blade battery can be physically shot through and not catch fire.

[@TheMelbournelad]

@@joemichele5412 ild drill down on that study for sure 😏

[@kbmblizz1940]

I think BYD will be a force. They build basic, no frills vehicles. None of that lifestyle nonsense, or overpriced premium features. They made their name on heavy bases, trucks.

[@davefroman4700]

Don't kid yourself. They are just as capable of turning out luxury product as well.

[@ChargingStation1337]

Yes, BYD is definitely the Chinese sleeping giant. The mainstream manufacturers wouldn't know what'll hit them when BYD goes all out and encroaches into the low-end/budget/entry level segments with their EVs 👍

[@zaphodsbluecar9518]

Wait until the Seal hits...

[@sneaky_krait7271]

I also think this is where people will consider Chinese vehicles, atleast for the coming years. If that succeeds they might have a chance in the luxury segment

[@davefroman4700]

@@sneaky_krait7271 China is going to show up with luxury product at Corolla prices.

[@qipang9271]

I am a Chinese. I sold my old car last year and wanted to buy a BYD, but it was sold too well at that time. Wait for 3-6 months to collect the car after making a reservation. So I didn't choose BYD and chose PHEV of other brands, so I regret it now. The sales volume of BYD is actually restricted by the production capacity of the factory, so that at this moment, it still takes three months to buy the popular BYD models in China. BYD will have five new factories put into operation before the end of this year, which will be much better at that time.

[@ChargingStation1337]

That is really good to know, mate. Heard from Chinese mates same thing, that they couldn't buy outright due to waiting times.

[@ianburnett4605]

There will also be a factory dedicated to right hand drive cars. Not in China. Somewhere in asia.

[@zaphodsbluecar9518]

@@ianburnett4605 Currently in china, but there's not enough production capacity, so they may start production in Thailand...

[@evtorque]

@@ianburnett4605 Yep, Thailand. Dedicated to the RHD market. Cheers.

[@monkeysezbegood]

Yeah I'd stay away from hybrids these days.

[@Leon-ml4tv]

Very detailed and informative video, looking forward to seeing your review of BYD Atto 3.

[@ChargingStation1337]

Cheers, mate. I look forward to being able to test drive it later this month.

[@greggpon7466]

@@ChargingStation1337 next comes the off road test of the BYD tang. Hope to see that.

[@rohankilby4499]

Great video mate thanks, I’ve gone with an extended range Atto 3 to replace my 24 Kw Nissan Leaf for all the reasons you listed as well as the Australian importers look to be setting up an expanding dealer network for BYD which I think is important in encouraging uptake in regional areas, reports on build quality seem good so far.

[@josesolano8257]

Men they're doing great we all drive a byd I have 2 years driving a yuan 400 and a 2020 tang 500 and I can tell you the unique fail and is suspension is to solid but that's it they do what they sell you the economy is giant the warranty here in Costa Rica is 8 years on batteries and 6 yeand in the car and chasis and also we have free superchargers for gbt ports so is quite a nice business so am in byd for sure and I will keep on buying them cars

[@yingzhor]

I am Chinese, I driving VK Golf MK6 R now, My next car must be BYD Han EV!!! It's so cool.

[@yingzhor]

I mean VW. sorry.

[@_hello_sunshine]

Good points. BYD EVs will be a smart option for many people. I am looking forward to seeing these BYD EVs on NZ roads soon.

[@randy74989]

Already in NZ.

[@good2freelance1]

reason i buy byd is the blade battery, and the company experience for mass production

[@ChargingStation1337]

Exactly mate 👍

[@theevrevolution6668]

Great video! I like their prior experience in batteries, I’m in Australia and I heard they are coming here in a major way soon.

[@randy74989]

Already there.

[@freddiefamble4774]

Anyone know when they will be available to purchase here in the states?

[@GlowingTube]

If BYD can reduce prices a bit and offer better fast charging… I’m in.

[@ChargingStation1337]

I'm waiting for them to release Atto 2 and 1.. that would revolutionise the EV market with affordable EVs 👍

[@ianburnett4605]

There will be three cars with a lower price point than Atto3, eventually.

[@GlowingTube]

@@ianburnett4605 I think BYD will do well. Bring on more affordable EVs, especially with 400km + range and 800v ultra fast charging

[@ianburnett4605]

@@GlowingTube the Seal long range is advertised at 700km range. A very nice looking sedan however I think it will be priced at just a bit under model 3.

[@ianwake8338]

Thanks for good video on BYD as your choice of EV. I would love to have the same choice in UK, but as yet BYD are not yet in UK market.

[@zaphodsbluecar9518]

Once they've sorted out Aus. / NZ / Singapore & Macau, I expect they'll start shipping to old Blighty...

[@esa4aus]

1st day orderer of the Atto 3 extended range in blue…

[@Porkonfork]

Same here same stats, looking forward to test drive

[@liamrb1318]

Unfortunately I live in the USA. With the 25% tariff on Chinese cars currently in place, we are stuck with few choices. We are limited almost exclusively to higher-end vehicles and no economic choices. No ID 3, No Dolphin, No MG, No anything that is smaller more efficient or cheaper. Even the Chevy Bolt which recently saw a 6000$us drop in price requires a monthly on-star subscription for standard car functions of 50$us per month. The basic service is 25$us but only covers OTA updates. We are being forced into the 40,000$ plus price range for behemoth cars which are inefficient and expensive.

[@bigbadLN]

What types of electric motors does BYD use? Are they efficient at high speed?

[@j4m35bond]

In my country, Malaysia, many house are landed property. I heard that BYD do have wireless charging technology that allow charger install in the ground and auto charge when you park. Not sure if this is true?

[@qilu2004]

no, not at this point. wireless charging sacrifice efficiency for convenience. it makes more senses for buses - a little bit at every stop without getting pluged in.

[@goatlady7761]

How well do they do in a crash test?

[@zaphodsbluecar9518]

For price vs. features, it's unbeatable. Add in the extended life of the LiFePO battery, it's a no-brainer... 🙂

[@danielmacleon3008]

Love my BYD 2022 EA2 Dolphin and I've been a stock holder for the last 5 years. The stock bought the car, can't beat that.

[@cedarcottonwood2988]

BYD has experience in building EVs, BYD already building Electric buses, and most advanced batteries for EVs, I would buy a BYD EV if it is here in America, before anything else.

[@leonchu4330]

I will be taking delivery of a red Atto 3 as my fist EV after a long wait of 7 months. I look forward to experiencing the benefits of EV technology from this car and after watching your video, I am even more confident of my choice. Thanks.

[@donnairn3419]

On the parts while EVs may be more robust mechanically. However all cars can be a fender bender/accident parts such as a taillight are still likely to get broken.

[@encapsulatio]

So what components need to be replaced the most in EVs? Are there some statistics that account for the last 5 years of EVs on the road?

[@ChargingStation1337]

Generally, new ones are fine. I suppose the only ones you need to change are tyres because of weight + instant torque. BYD claims their batteries last longer than other EV batteries. 👍

[@qilu2004]

tires, wipers, brake pads?

[@gabe415]

When is BYD Tang coming to Canada?

[@rammpage4468]

Chinese EVs are actually extremely cheap, but the tariffs and local dealership markups raised the price significantly. Too bad this isn't a free world and normal civilians are paying the price.

[@ChargingStation1337]

Yeah mate, Capitalism is such a pain sometimes... We need more and more competition 😑

[@MarcoTrillion]

Great video.

[@johnosmers4374]

One of the features that attracts me to the BYD Atto 3 is the ability to interface it into our alternative powered house ,having a 240 volt outlet plug on the car. During the day the solar panels can charge the car battery and at night the car battery can run the house. Not sure on the amount of energy you can draw from car battery but should be enough for lighting and fridge etc. Will be test driving one very soon!

[@hartoz]

Nice video.

[@ChargingStation1337]

Cheers mate 👍

[@lebron23006]

is it safe for an ev vehicle to run in flooded streets compared to a conventional vehicle?

[@neilellison8984]

I have a 2023 BYD Atto 3 long range and had a towbar fitted to it so I can tow the trailer which all the other 5 EVs that I have owned you couldn't tow with and the Atto 3 is the best by far for comfort and handling, I have owned and imported EVs for 7 years now and their is no going back to the old ICE vehicles now. New Zealand

[@LWJCarroll]

Personally the Aptera is first choice due to the ideas of designing for efficiently moving through the air and two seats plus sleeping area…with the Atto 3 second due the BYD batteries being safer and the KISS design principle as I dont need the expensive designs…although I don’t need the self drive lane thing as. i can do this myself for free…cant afford any of these yet anyway…darn! Stuck in ICE mode! Thanks Laurie Tokoroa NZ.

[@MarcoTrillion]

If I was in China I would consider BYD but I'm in California so I'm in with a beautiful Tesla model 3, most likely has the LFP BYD battery in it as BYD provided Tesla with batteries around this time.

[@fannyalbi9040]

probably catl battery

[@Alozhatos]

BYD is the new generation of Toyota.

[@theairstig9164]

More like new Hyundai

[@ChargingStation1337]

Yes, this is the Chinese sleeping giant which is going to overtake mainstream car manufacturers, who are so used to the car dealer/servicing revenue model. Toyota is probably just starting to realise this as they have pushed for hybrids continuously

[@Porkonfork]

Regardless of the Buffett effect, l see BYD giving the other Asian car auto manufacturers a run for their money.

[@ChargingStation1337]

BYD definitely is a game changer. If mainstream manufacturers ignore this, they might get themselves in a difficult situation 5 years from now when EV adoption is even better 👍

[@borshardsd]

Byd come to us! I'd love some tesla competition!

[@LWJCarroll]

Lol fudge Im old, ICE driver, for 52 years! First lessons on the dirt road besides the Honiara airfield and the WW2 control tower built by the Japanese!

[@petersimms4982]

Love this company! Will probably own BMW one day !

[@shaunbailey1561]

I want to get the Atto 2.

[@Leon-ml4tv]

Probably next year

[@ChargingStation1337]

Yeah, I think that car will be a game changer on the lower end. It will eventually eradicate the overpriced 3rd gen Leafs we have here in NZ, and bring forth more EV adoption.

[@rabbitazteca23]

ill be buying it because it's the only one I can afford lol

[@santiagol9008]

warren buffet put 600 mill in byd couple of years ago now worth billions !!! the oracle shines the way

[@chinaiscoming1017]

BYD outsells Tesla in China this month,and in China if you want to buy a BYD EV,some people need to wait for half a year

[@user-hc5cg3jc3i]

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[@touch3010]

Pricing Comp 6:48

[@scubartistqnolsy]

BYD fan.. huhuhu but just a fan.. your right about it being overpriced in other countries.. even middle class ones cant..

[@ChargingStation1337]

Yeah no kidding mate.. when I saw the Philippines pricing.. I was like 'This is crazy', I mean the infrastructure is not there for charging and they're already pricing it out at the cost of an arm and leg.

[@qilu2004]

@@ChargingStation1337 all cars are expensive in phillipine, more so in singapore. i guess consumers have to compare laterally and decide whatb offers best value within their market. otherwise, everyone will be grumpy if they pay too much attention on how affordable evs are in china.

[@qilu2004]

162.5k byd ev sold in the single month of july. plenty of people know why. best value for the buck, bar none! some of the best technologies in the world, bar none.

[@govindkhatuwala5257]

nice ev 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jimmyf.x.9526]

Finally, a well made mainstream car for average people.

[@jeremylister89]

🇬🇧 company quality is one thing, design and control ergonomics is another. I am regularly baffled with stupid design decisions. Indicators that the designers/stylists have 'lost the plot' : No rear wash wipe. Ridiculous! Often used functions on a screen menu or sub menu. Often used controls should 'fall to hand without the need to look' Touch sensitive button rather than mechanical buttons and knobs. These are often accidentally touched, especially on steering wheel. No handbrake. It was easy, instinctive and analogue. Flush pop out door handles. Try opening your car when it's iced up. Generally overly complex. If you hire an EV, are you safe to just get in and drive ? Or should you spend hours with the manual?

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

As an EV driver, I'd say investing in a Level 2 Charging Station at home is the most important thing you can do, unless you can charge at work.

[@elmohead]

Gotta disagree here, at least in Sydney. The average car travels 30-50km a day. Trickle charging overnight is enough to cover this. Plus, trickle charging is better for battery health.

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

@@elmohead Trickle charging is just doggone inconvenient. Level 2 charging to 85% a few times a month isn't going to hurt battery health and I've been driving an ev since 2018.

[@elmohead]

@@TrainsFerriesFeet I just don't see why people would need a lv2 charger when most people can recharge their car back to full overnight...

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

@@elmohead Unless you hardly drive, you can't charge to full on L1.

[@elmohead]

@@TrainsFerriesFeet like I said, the average car travels about 40km a day. Unless you travel 300km a day or smth, you don't need a lv2. But then again, you'd be going to the servo everyday if you travel 300km a day...

[@sneo7470]

👍💪👏🇸🇬 Tesla emphasized on AP and FSD, whereas BYD emphasized on blade battery. Which is more important, safety or auto-drive? Taiwanese singer Jimmy Lin injured after his Tesla crashes; car burst into flames

[@terrancel1786]

Actually BYD is like way way more trust worthy than is channel.

[@greattime860]

Here's why China now owns Ford, GM, Tesla, VW and Toyota. China now controls most of the materials that make new cars, is this end of Ford, GM, Chevy, Cadillac, Dodge in America? Chinese BYD builds new EV for Toyota, and they also makes blade batteries for Tesla. Will Chinese cars replace American cars in the future?

[@user-yi9ls5uf3v]

Actually, the precision machine tools that American manufacturing relies on are also Provided by China，Ford factory And many other enterprises uses

[@godzillamothra5983]

BYD is the new Toyota

[@ChargingStation1337]

This right here is facts 👆

[@richardharker2775]

Why do I get the feeling I just watched a paid commercial?

[@ChargingStation1337]

Check our disclaimer 😉

[@yasu.T1203]

Please see "BYD Han EV Ignited In China" of KZbin. Do you buy these cars?

[@blooperking3838]

In my opinion, BYD is safer than Tesla

[@darkhorseinamerica1935]

BYD is a much better choice, period! Buy Tesla if you have too much money and want to flush some down the toilet. Why buy BYD? Go figure!

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Why buy a BYD Car (EV)? Like seriously.. WHY?? Because the BYC's are all gone.

[@pogo1140]

Problem with BYD is, it's a Mainland China company with all the ramifications of that.

[@frh219]

Looking at 2017 numbers for comparison.. ? Misleading viewers!,

[@ChargingStation1337]

It's meant to be "from 2017 up to current" for the Tesla M3 👍

[@spuddy4063]

You do sound like you are quite smart in this dissertation on BYD cars. Why are you professing that BYD have parts available? Why do you think that extra parts means better cars? I doubt that having extra parts means that BYD build better cars. In the world we live in right now that extra part mantra simply put means that they are designing those parts to fail and that you will need to replace those parts because they were meant to fail at some point to be replaced by YOU. BUT with a TESLA they have the best charging infrastructure PLUS they use less parts and do not design their cars to fail. Being Cheap does not mean being frugal. Cheap means CHEAP, and you sound like cheap is the way forward. More BYD cars whether they are an EV or an ICE vehicle are built cheap so that they will break and they are sold so inexpensively because they are going to do what all of the traditional automakers have done for the past 100 years. Sell a car inexpensively because they get you to come in to replace parts. Nice video, but lacks content in the correct direction. BYD is no better than a legacy auto manufacturer in this case.

[@ChargingStation1337]

Extra parts I'm referring to can also mean panels, headlights, etc. which you would need when someone has rammed into your car on a typical insurance claim... These parts, because they are bigger, are usually shipped via sea, as will be very expensive through air and therefore will take time if there are not enough available. 👍

[@spuddy4063]

@@ChargingStation1337 Those parts are not what your video implies. You made allusion to spare parts. Body panels are not ever considered to be parts by anyone in the automotive world. I may appear to be dumb, but I did not fall off the apple cart yesterday.

[@SailPink]

You pick it as it cheap Chinese and will drop to bits in 10 years. No service centres no spare parts

[@MegaTonyng]

Not sure why Chinese EV buyers are still buying Teslas. They should support Chinese EVs like BYD, Xpeng, Li and Nio. Guess Chinese are not so patriotic as we believe

[@trythis2821]

Free market, Tesla is better quality. BYD are also good.

[@MegaTonyng]

@@trythis2821 Tesla's QC not so good. Many complaints from owners. Lots of recalls

[@AI_HQ]

Some worship western/foreign brands, unfortunately.

[@MegaTonyng]

@@AI_HQ That's true. Hopefully the ET5 will shake out the EV market and sell in large numbers.

[@trythis2821]

@@MegaTonyng Tesla is the gold standard in electric cars. I have driven them and the finish is perfect. BYD seem promising but still got a way to go to catch the quality of Tesla.

[@SuperFredAZ]

Half the "new energy" cars are hybrids like Toyota Prius.

[@qilu2004]

not true. new phev's run mostly as bev's, meaning no gas consumption, 0. only on long trips you turn the motor on. toyota junks don't move unless you burn some gas.

[@SuperFredAZ]

@@qilu2004 OK, they are plug-in-hybrids like the Prius-Prime, the Chevy Volt and others. Point is they have I.C. engines on board

[@qilu2004]

@@SuperFredAZwell, 95% of the time their fuel consumption is 0, just like bev. that is the point. the rest of the 5% time, they keep going while bev stop to charge at rest area.

[@SuperFredAZ]

@@qilu2004 I personally think these hybrids are very good, you can build 4 of them and use the same number of batteries as a full-battery electric vehicle. The point I was making is the Chinese government made it seem that BYD is leading the world in Battery electric vehicles. The two categories should be separated and reported.

[@qilu2004]

@@SuperFredAZ what does chinese government have to do with it? byd has been very respectful to tesla, and only focused on doing their own things. the race is on, and the race will be long. so no need to rush any conclusion.

[@zdme4864]

Good byd commercial … obviously … and my first choice would be Tesla … as only Tesla is really innovative beyond the Automotive basics… byd would probably be my second choice … and as a stock investment too Or a Kia eventually … But TESLA IS A TEN BYD Is a 5 … as is Kia GM is out of business they just don’t know it yet. Ford might make it VW just slit their own throat And Toyota is still pretending they have lots of time. Tesla … Byd … will rule the industry … software is why Tesla is so far ahead and chargers …TESLA FSD will not allow CLOSE COMPARISONS… for 10 years … and by then the rest will be irrelevant!

[@yasu.T1203]

Please see "BYD self burning on street"of KZbin. I feel BYD cars are still dangerous.

[@avil8686]

Maybe the old BYD ternary battery

[@ChargingStation1337]

All cars are combustible, mate... like literally an ICE car has petrol, which is highly flammable. Supposed you would put in consideration the % of that occurrence relative to active units. 👍

[@MarcoTrillion]

Love BYD, but seriously it's no Tesla!. Not an even comparison. You pay more for Tesla but you get lots more also.

[@qilu2004]

more of what exactly? tesla model 3 is a piece of plastic crap! compare spec to spec you will see tesla is grossly overpriced.

[@MarcoTrillion]

@@qilu2004 wrong

[@qilu2004]

@@MarcoTrillion wow, one word is all you can come up with. tesla sucks for the price, whether you like it or not. you are just a sucker.

[@britishmalayasociety]

@@qilu2004 The efficiency, power delivery, handling performance, motor performance, battery efficiency, charging speed, software, app controls. All of it is better. There's more plastic in a BYD, for sure. Almost everything on a Model 3 is soft-touch vegan leather.

[@qilu2004]

@@britishmalayasociety i drive a han ev awd, cheaper than a base version model 3, I can assure you pretty much on every aspect it beats model 3 easily. range, power, size, luxury features. there is no plastic in my cabin, all fully powered nappa leather seat with heat and ventilation, real wood trims, premium sounds, making my bmw x5 looks pitiful in comparison. you just don't know what good evs look like because you have no access to them.

[@RichardPeterShon]

There are reasons for being cheap. You will know when you get it and time will tell. Don't be fooled.

[@blackbelt2000]

chyna: #1 in spontaneous battery fires.

[@chuckgoodwish3897]

What substance are you on?

[@ericliume]

@@chuckgoodwish3897 He was on CNN and Foxnews

[@DM-lc6pp]

I think the tesla is worth the extra cost for many reasons