We've driven the new BYD Atto 3, another EV newcomer from China. 'Thoroughly sensible family transportation,' says alantaylorjones, who praises its value, range, comfort and performance, 'even if it’s not as satisfying to drive as the best in class' ⚡️
The BYD Atto 3 has a competitive if not outstanding range. Built on the brand’s third-generation electric platform and powered by a 60.5kWh battery, official range is 260 miles, which is around 20 miles less than the Renault Megane E-Tech electric and Kia Niro EV. It should still be enough for most owners’ needs, though.
Get past a bit of gloopy vagueness around the straight ahead and the Atto 3 can be placed precisely enough when cornering. There’s some torquesteer if you plant it out of slower corners, while the ESC is rather clumsy in its efforts to maintain traction. Make no mistake, this is a car that’s far happier to take things slowly.Even so, the 60.5kWh battery is paired with a 201bhp electric motor mounted on the front axle.
BYD’s landscape 12.8-inch infotainment system is as sharp as any of its European rivals’ to look at, although the menus aren’t quite as intuitive, with too many small icons and long lists of settings. Apart from the odd moment’s hesitation, it’s responsive and didn’t crash like we’ve experience with Volkswagen Group and MG systems.
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