BYD has launched the most recent 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 based mostly on NEDC testing, to mirror real-time vary based mostly in your use of the automotive.

This completely different vary estimation operate could be toggled within the Atto 3’s automobile settings.

Different adjustments with this OTA software program replace embody the next:

• Improved air flow operate after the air compressor shuts off to stop 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 couple of months with latest updates. Latest additions embody Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cellular app connectivity, native navigation, and conversational voice prompts.

The BYD Atto 3 was the primary electrical automobile (EV) the corporate offered in Australia. Native deliveries of the electrical crossover began in September final yr.

The Atto 3 is at present priced from $48,011 earlier than on-roads for the Commonplace Vary, and $51,011 earlier than on-roads for the Prolonged Vary.

As lately reported, BYD has introduced it plans to deliver 4 new EVs to Australia over the subsequent 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 vehicles Australians need,” Luke Todd, CEO of BYD’s native distributor EVDirect, advised 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 deliver to Australia. It could possibly be the Sea Lion, reported in Chinese language media as BYD’s upcoming Tesla Mannequin Y rival.

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