Electric Crossover of the Year
BYD Atto 3 Electric
The ever-popular BYD Atto 3 was given a few light tweaks, and these have made it even more well-rounded than before. The shiny 'Dragon Scales' are now finished in gloss black instead of silver, while the 'Build Your Dreams' badge on the tailgate has been replaced by 'BYD' instead. Inside, a larger 15.6-inch infotainment screen replaces the 12.8-inch unit, while the 60.5kWh battery can now take DC charging at up to 88kW instead of 80kW.
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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
It's no surprise that this year's winning Electric Crossover is the BYD Atto 3, because it is quite possibly Singapore's favourite EV. It offers space and practicality, has a long list of standard Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and it's a Cat A COE model.

The electric motor in the Atto 3 provides 100kW (134bhp) and 310Nm of torque, which is plenty for a built-up city like ours. Zero to 100km/h takes 10.1 seconds, but the instant delivery makes the car feel quicker than that.

A 60.5kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) Blade Battery delivers 420km of driving range and with a 100kW DC charger, the battery can be juiced up from 20% to 80% in 30 minutes. The Atto 3 has a V2L (vehicle to load) function as well, allowing users to power external devices.

Inside, the Atto 3 features vegan leather upholstery, while the infotainment is a larger 15.6-inch touchscreen that replaces the previous 12.8-inch unit. Uniquely, it rotates to either portrait or landscape orientation to suit the driver's needs.

Also distinct is the cabin's design, which is inspired by a gym, airplane cockpit, marine life, and musical instruments. No other car on sale today has such an eclectic mix, and it seems like buyers are loving it.

For practicality, backseat passengers enjoy a flat floor, rear air vents, plus a USB-A and USB-C port for charging devices. Boot volume stands at 440 litres with the rear backrests up, and 1,340 litres when they're folded. So, the Atto 3 has you covered whether you're doing Ikea runs or moving house.