BYD Atto 3 2023 review - EV test
There's some real momentum behind BYD's arrival in Australia, but is the Chinese automaker's first car in our market more than just a cheap electric car?
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If the GWM Ora appeals but you want a little more pizzazz, then the GT version might be what you’re looking for. For a start, there’s a little more performance on tap from the single electric motor. That’s because the GT gets the bigger, 63kWh battery that’s optional in the base-model Ora. The downside is that the extra performance causes the claimed range to drop slightly to 400km (down from 420).
While the GT’s price-tag jumps to $53,990, before on-road costs, the extra equipment comfortably justifies that hike. The GT-only equipment includes a panoramic sunroof, specific 18-inch alloys, different bumpers and grille, a hands-free electric tailgate, a powered driver’s seat with memory, automatic parking and red brake calipers.
Safety gear consists of the same comprehensive package as seen in the base-model Ora which means you get autonomous emergency braking, active cruise-control, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistant (including an emergency function), forward collision warning, collision avoidance, rear cross-traffic alert, door-open warning and road-sign recognition. The Ora also scored a maximum five stars in Euro NCAP testing, but hasn’t been tested here yet.
Vehicle | Specs | Price* | |
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Extended Range | —, Electric, 1 SP AUTO | $41,690 – 49,060 | 2023 GWM Ora 2023 Extended Range Pricing and Specs |
Standard Range | —, Electric, 1 SP AUTO | $35,750 – 42,570 | 2023 GWM Ora 2023 Standard Range Pricing and Specs |
Ultra | —, Electric, 1 SP AUTO | $44,880 – 52,250 | 2023 GWM Ora 2023 Ultra Pricing and Specs |
GT | —, Electric, 1 SP AUTO | $48,180 – 55,440 | 2023 GWM Ora 2023 GT Pricing and Specs |