

BYD Atto 3

Electric v Petrol: How much does it cost to charge vs fuel a car?
What are the running costs of an electric vehicle when compared to the internal combustion engined cars we’ve known for so long?

BYD Australia set to remove ‘Build Your Dreams’ badging
‘Build Your Dreams’ no more? The Australian and European divisions have conceded the badge was detracting rather than inspirational

Best environmentally-friendly cars in 2023
Australia still lags behind the rest of the world when it comes to electron-powered vehicles but eco-minded Aussies do have options

Are electric cars more expensive to insure?
Electric cars are cheaper to own, yet comprehensive insurance premiums are typically higher. We explain why and break down the differences

Vehicle emissions rules could save Australia billions, report predicts
A new report has revealed major savings for all Australian new car owners and the economy – if the government sets strong vehicle emissions mandates.

Hyundai won’t compete with bargain Chinese EVs
Not only will Hyundai’s incoming Kona EV not rival Chinese electrics on price, the brand isn’t keen on a race to the bottom with its future battery-electric vehicles.

BYD opens first ‘Megastore’ in Sydney ahead of EV model expansion
The first BYD Megastore has opened in Sydney as Chinese brand readies to expand its EV model range and meet anticipated demand

BYD, Polestar respond: Stock boosted for Victorians to beat EV rebate deadline
With Victoria’s EV rebate ending soon, some car brands are responding by pushing more stock so buyers can qualify for the handout before it expires

BYD Atto 3 software update brings Android Auto, joining Apple CarPlay
The BYD Atto 3 has received Android Auto via an over-the-air update, after Apple CarPlay was added to the electric SUV in January

BYD dethrones VW in China as number-one brand, led by EVs & PHEVs
The rapidly growing Chinese brand overtook Volkswagen in China for the first time since at least 2008, as buyers shift to electrified cars.

BYD app connectivity launches in Australia, available to all Atto 3 owners
BYD has added smartphone connectivity in Australia, allowing owners to check their vehicle and control various features remotely

The best electric cars at Wheels Car of the Year 2023
Our favourite electric cars line up at Car of the Year. Here’s how they stack up

Wheels Car of the Year 2023: ‘The moose test’ – swerve & avoid
We ran each contender through a challenging swerve & avoid test. The results were surprising…

Wheels Car of the Year 2023 by the numbers: Acceleration and braking
What are the quickest and slowest cars in the 2023 field? And which contender took a staggering 51.7m to stop from 100kmh? The numbers don’t lie…

Introducing Wheels Car of the Year 2023: The Contenders
Our top gong is back for ’23. Here’s who made the starting grid

Australia’s best electric cars for 2023
We’ve tested nearly every EV below six figures in Australia to rank the best on sale today

Opinion: Do all electric cars drive the same? Kind of…
A car’s engine, and its sound, used to be how brands set themselves apart. Is that still possible in the EV age? Or are we approaching a sea of sameness?

2023 BYD Atto 3 pricing and features: Price rise for electric SUV
China’s BYD Atto 3 has been hit by a circa-$3600 price increase, removing its title as the cheapest electric vehicle in Australia

VFACTS: BYD sales in Australia revealed for the first time, as EV registrations soar
BYD has announced its first batch of sales for the Atto 3 small SUV, which has placed second only to the Tesla Model Y in the EV charts despite a several-week stop-sale

BYD Dolphin & Seal EVs delayed, 2023 orders and deliveries confirmed
With 2023 on the horizon, BYD’s local distributor has confirmed pre-orders will open later than planned

2023 BYD Atto 3: Five-star ANCAP score confirmed for Australia
The BYD Atto 3 electric SUV is now rated five stars in Australia following a remedy for child restraint concerns

2023 BYD Atto 3 deliveries likely to resume after ‘easy fix’
Currently under a pause in deliveries due to ADR compliance issues, the BYD Atto 3 is going through the requisite process, with the solution likely a simple one

BYD announces partnership with Ampol in Australia
Importer of BYD cars, EV Direct, becomes the second company to team up with Ampol in Australia

BYD launches in Europe with three electric vehicles
The Chinese brand unveiled three EVs at the Paris Motor Show, including one familiar to Australia