SGCM Top Viewed Model
BYD Atto 3 Electric
Supposedly a base model, the 100kW Atto 3 is nowhere near basic in its spectrum of specifications. Visually a spitting image of its 150kW predecessor, the Atto 3 brings ample functionality and quality to the table. The infotainment now features voice command control, and the reduced power output helps bring the car into the Cat A COE segment – making it more price-competitive than before. The car also boasts an impressive WLTP-Combined range of 420km on a fully charged battery.
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Reviews
 
I�ve been driving my BYD Atto 3 for 6 months now and it has been nothing short of amazing. The car is smooth, quiet, and very comfortable to drive. The build quality feels solid and the interior design is modern and stylish.Most importantly, it�s extremely cost-saving � charging is so much cheaper compared to fuel, and the low maintenance makes it even better for the wallet. Every drive feels effortless, and it gives me peace of mind knowing I made the right choice switching to EV.Perfect car for city driving and beyond. Highly recommended for anyone considering an electric vehicle!
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When you look on the roads here, chances are you've come across this car more than twenty, thirty times each day. Why? It's relatively cheap, it's electric AND it looks the part too.I was checking out the Seal and Sealion 7 back in May, and I had the chance to additionally take this out for a ride. The steering felt firm, but later I realised it was because it was in its "sport" mode. Seating comfort wise, it wasn't exactly what you'd call plush but it was manageable. The sound system was awful though, it was muffled as though the sound was trapped inside the speakers... The suspension didn't feel smooth at all, but then again it could be the sport mode doing its work.Overall it's a decent car with attractive upfront packages but not-so-convincing aftersales record. Shame, because it is quite a beautiful car.
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Had the opportunity to drive a one-year-old Atto 3 as a temporary replacement car for 2 weeks, and this is my experience with it.The car has plenty of soft materials that felt nice to the touch. Seats are cushy and comfy. Big infotainment screen gives the car a high-tech feel. Indeed, it has lots of tech features for the price that you pay. The drive and handling was fine, just don't expect much from this price range. Acceptable acceleration, body roll is quite obvious, but not to the point of losing control.However, I have doubts on the durability of the car. For the unit that I drove, the centre arm rest cushion has already flattened from regular arm-resting, leaving the leather wrap loose (imagine a blister). I suspect other cushy parts will have the same problem after years of regular usage. The wireless carplay is questionable too. There were two occasions where my carplay disconnected in the middle of the drive, and I lost the satnav. I had to exit to somewhere safe to set up my satnav again.
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Actual range 350km or lesser on average. No God eye upgrade. Steering rack issue less than 6mths, with no ready stock for replacement(takes about 2 months or more to wait). Some might get draftshaft issues as well.Some reported BSD alarms from less than 1 year owners. Car horn is damn hard to press on and once press, it's damn loud that type.
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Verdict
2023 has been a pretty buzzy year for BYD, headlined perhaps by the brand-new Seal and its blistering 3.8 second 0-100km/h timing.

However, when it comes to making electric mobility practical and accessible for the masses, it is BYD's Atto 3 that is most worthy of attention. And, a newly introduced Cat A model this year definitely helps BYD's cause.

It's easy to understand the appeal of a car like the Atto 3. The Atto 3, while perhaps quirky in design and personality, is in fact a very accomplished EV. It's packed full of technology and features, is plenty comfortable on the trot, and manages to eke out a solid 380km of range from its 60.5kWh battery.

The Cat A variant delivers even more value for money - you get the same features as the Cat B model and similar enough performance in day-to-day driving situations, all for less money.

Customers are also responding well - in the first half of 2023 alone, 287 Atto 3s were registered, and that number continues to climb throughout the year (subsequent months saw 3 figure registrations per month).

It's little wonder, then, that it is the Sgcarmart's Top Viewed Model in 2023.