This means that selecting the best model will depend on you range requirements, without having to worry about missing out on any good gear. On-road costs aren’t included, but both models are eligible for the $8625 Clean Car rebate, pushing them down to $44,365 and $49,365 respectively.
The $57,990 (again, before the rebate) Extended range version gets a bigger 60kWh battery good for 420km range and bumps up the maximum charge rate to 80kW.
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It costs $52,990 before the full Clean Car rebate and features 70kW charging. The Standard range version packs a 50kWh battery and a WLTP range of 320km. The Atto 3 is only available in two models, both with identical – and very high – equipment levels, with the only difference being battery size. The fit and finish of the Atto 3 is excellent. It’s all very clever stuff, and a seemingly huge achievement for a relatively young company – but it pays to remember that BYD isn’t actually that young in Chinese market terms, has backing from American billionaire Warren Buffett (it is a publicly listed company with no backing from the Chinese government) and is currently the third most valuable car company in the world in terms of market value, sitting behind only Tesla and Toyota. The Blade batteries also take up far less space (or offer more capacity in the same space) than traditional batteries, while also degrading at a significantly slower rate. BYD says this makes its “Blade” modules (so-called because they are made up of long, thin, flat cells, as opposed to the cylindrical cells that are more common) far safer and less susceptible to catching fire if the battery is penetrated. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.We’re not certain the decision to splash ‘Build your dreams’ across the rear in chrome works, but it is a minor blemish on what is a handsome small SUV.Īnd it is impressive stuff, with BYD being able to get lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells work at a far higher efficiency than any other battery maker, while most other EV manufacturers use nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) batteries. Owners can also contact Volkswagen customer service directly at 1-80, or check online using Volkswagen’s recall service campaign search tool. Owners of the recalled models will receive notices by mail. This can cause the airbag to deploy inadvertently. There’s also a recall order for 54,429 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas models due to an issue where the air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the airbag control module. A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control. Some 10,303 of the 2020-2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs are being recalled because the front steering knuckle may fracture in the area of the strut mount. The issue can also cause airbags to deploy late.īut that’s not the only issue with the Atlas SUVs. Volkswagen said the issue is caused by electrical contacts that can corrode on wiring harnesses causing interruptions to electrical connections. Over 200,000 models are being recalled across North America for the same issue. The recall notice is for 2019 to 2023 Atlas SUVs. Volkswagen is recalling approximately 23,129 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles in Canada due to a wiring issue that can cause unexpected braking.
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