2022 PRODUCTION ATTO 3 HANDLING FREEWAY RANGE TEST DRIVE BYD AUSTRALIA

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This review of the BYD Atto 3 (2022 Production, Extended Range) focuses on its handling and freeway range capabilities in Sydney, Australia. The reviewer, Tom from Ludicrous Feed, found the suspension to be comfortable and compliant, even more so than the Tesla Model Y RWD, though it does exhibit some body roll on corners. He noted that the steering can be adjusted between normal and sport modes, with sport offering a firmer feel. A significant point of critique is the weak regenerative braking, which is less effective than in other EVs like the Tesla Model 3, even on the highest setting. This impacts the ability to one-pedal drive effectively. The freeway range test, conducted at 110 km/h, saw a consumption of 33% battery over 124 km, suggesting a real-world range potentially lower than the advertised 420 km WLTP. The reviewer also highlighted the lack of auto-sensing wipers and built-in satellite navigation as drawbacks, though he praised the adaptive cruise control's responsiveness and the comfortable, quiet cabin. Overall, the Atto 3 is presented as a comfortable, well-insulated SUV with decent handling but areas for improvement in its regenerative braking and range prediction.