BYD has launched the newest over-the-air (OTA) software program replace for its Atto 3 electrical crossover, which it says brings higher vary estimation, together with different enhancements and optimisations.
The BYD Atto 3 now receives a dynamic vary estimation operate, along with the prevailing estimation primarily based on NEDC testing, to replicate real-time vary primarily based in your use of the automotive.
This totally different vary estimation operate could be toggled within the Atto 3’s car settings.
Different modifications with this OTA software program replace embrace the next:
- Improved air flow operate after the air compressor shuts off to forestall fogging after shut-off in cooler temperatures
- Optimisation of DC charging energy, extending high-power charging period
- Improved DC charging gun locking communication
- Improved functionality of wi-fi charging operate
BYD has been on a tear the previous few months with current updates. Current additions embrace Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cell app connectivity, native navigation, and conversational voice prompts.
The BYD Atto 3 was the primary electrical car (EV) the corporate offered in Australia. Native deliveries of the electrical crossover began in September final yr.
The Atto 3 is at the moment priced from $48,011 earlier than on-roads for the Customary Vary, and $51,011 earlier than on-roads for the Prolonged Vary.
As lately reported, BYD has introduced it plans to convey 4 new EVs to Australia over the following 12 months.
Deliveries of the Dolphin will start within the fourth quarter of this yr, and BYD’s native distributor EVDirect says the Seal will come quickly however didn’t affirm particular launch timing.
“We’re excited to be bringing the varieties of automobiles Australians need,” Luke Todd, CEO of BYD’s native distributor EVDirect, instructed CarExpert.
Along with the Dolphin and Seal, there would be the beforehand confirmed ute, in addition to an unspecified SUV.
It’s unclear which SUV BYD will convey to Australia. It might be the Sea Lion, reported in Chinese language media as BYD’s upcoming Tesla Mannequin Y rival.
