BYD ATTO 3 - New car soon

[Yodarapper]

As the day draws closer to me picking up my new car, hopefully if all goes well will be by the end of this month.

 

I wanted to ask for advice from people that have bought a new car in Thailand.

 

What do I need to check and make sure? How do I make sure I am not getting ripped off or basically what should I be checking?

 

I have decided on the Atto 3 Extended 2024 version - I am not sure whether to pick White or Black - I am currently thinking Black because the interior is darker and I have kids but is one better than the other? Those are the 2 colours I have been offered.

 

I am buying on finance and I am waiting to get approval. So when I pick up the car what should I make sure I do, check, etc?

 

Thank you for all your help!

 

[vinny41]

29 minutes ago, Yodarapper said:

As the day draws closer to me picking up my new car, hopefully if all goes well will be by the end of this month.

 

I wanted to ask for advice from people that have bought a new car in Thailand.

 

What do I need to check and make sure? How do I make sure I am not getting ripped off or basically what should I be checking?

 

I have decided on the Atto 3 Extended 2024 version - I am not sure whether to pick White or Black - I am currently thinking Black because the interior is darker and I have kids but is one better than the other? Those are the 2 colours I have been offered.

 

I am buying on finance and I am waiting to get approval. So when I pick up the car what should I make sure I do, check, etc?

 

Thank you for all your help!

 

Are you buying the Thai version as detailed here

https://autolifethailand.tv/official-price-byd-atto3-thailand-2025/

do a search in the forums for ratguard check if already applied to your new vehicle or do you have to make a service appointment to get it fitted

In theory 2nd year and onwards insurance should be lower for the  thai version compared to the Atto3 Extended Range (MY2024) CBU imported model,

[UWEB]

39 minutes ago, Yodarapper said:

As the day draws closer to me picking up my new car, hopefully if all goes well will be by the end of this month.

 

I wanted to ask for advice from people that have bought a new car in Thailand.

 

What do I need to check and make sure? How do I make sure I am not getting ripped off or basically what should I be checking?

 

I have decided on the Atto 3 Extended 2024 version - I am not sure whether to pick White or Black - I am currently thinking Black because the interior is darker and I have kids but is one better than the other? Those are the 2 colours I have been offered.

 

I am buying on finance and I am waiting to get approval. So when I pick up the car what should I make sure I do, check, etc?

 

Thank you for all your help!

 

Check Car inside and outside for any damage

Check Tires for any damage

Check all Door and Hatch Gaskets for damage

Check if all Equipment like V2L Adapter, Granny Charger and Tyre Repair Kit is available

Check if electric Windows opening and closing properly

Check if latest Software update is installed

Check Light System and Indicator if working

Check if Owners Manual is available, at least Soft Copy

Check Entertainment System and Dash Cam is working

Check which SIM Card is installed, Simtel or True

[JBChiangRai]

I have to confess, I did nothing. I just walked around the car, saw it wasn’t damaged and drove off.

[Yodarapper]

40 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

Are you buying the Thai version as detailed here

https://autolifethailand.tv/official-price-byd-atto3-thailand-2025/

do a search in the forums for ratguard check if already applied to your new vehicle or do you have to make a service appointment to get it fitted

In theory 2nd year and onwards insurance should be lower for the  thai version compared to the Atto3 Extended Range (MY2024) CBU imported model,

 

Not sure, I know its the MY2024 version - comes in Black or white and price went down to 899,900 during the motorshow and I reserved it then with that price. How can I check?

[vinny41]

1 minute ago, Yodarapper said:

 

Not sure, I know its the MY2024 version - comes in Black or white and price went down to 899,900 during the motorshow and I reserved it then with that price. How can I check?

You will need to ask the dealer is the model that your getting is it the 

Atto3 Extended Range (MY2024) CBU imported model, or the Thai version

[Yodarapper]

41 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

You will need to ask the dealer is the model that your getting is it the 

Atto3 Extended Range (MY2024) CBU imported model, or the Thai version

 

Showroom says they now have both imported and thai version.....

 

What is the difference?? Which one should I get??

 

More confusion! :0

[Yodarapper]

1 hour ago, vinny41 said:

Are you buying the Thai version as detailed here

https://autolifethailand.tv/official-price-byd-atto3-thailand-2025/

do a search in the forums for ratguard check if already applied to your new vehicle or do you have to make a service appointment to get it fitted

In theory 2nd year and onwards insurance should be lower for the  thai version compared to the Atto3 Extended Range (MY2024) CBU imported model,

 

Dealer says he has both Thai and Imported versions. He says only difference is the wheel design and sent me the old ver which is the funky one and the new which is more normal.......why did they change this and is one better than the other?

 

He has Black in the Thai version and White in the Imported version.....So another decision I need to make!

 

Is there any other difference between these versions, I have not seen the black colour in person.....I was going for white but might like Black better.

 

Is there any reason I would pick one version over the other?

 

Thanks!

[vinny41]

18 minutes ago, Yodarapper said:

 

Dealer says he has both Thai and Imported versions. He says only difference is the wheel design and sent me the old ver which is the funky one and the new which is more normal.......why did they change this and is one better than the other?

 

He has Black in the Thai version and White in the Imported version.....So another decision I need to make!

 

Is there any other difference between these versions, I have not seen the black colour in person.....I was going for white but might like Black better.

 

Is there any reason I would pick one version over the other?

 

Thanks!

Here is the November 2024 motor show version CBU imported

https://autolifethailand.tv/official-price-byd-atto3-discount-motor-expo-2024/

Here is the Thai version

https://autolifethailand.tv/official-price-byd-atto3-thailand-2025/

Not all parts of the cbu imported version are tariff free I think the list of parts ithat is tariff free is  9

also you may face longer wait times for parts that are imported from other countries

https://miceoss.tceb.or.th/en/customs-exempt-import-duties-on-electric-vehicle-components-or-electric-powered-vessels-with-batteries-for-9-items/

as stated 2nd insurance on cbu imported version should be in theory more expensive than locally produced version

I did read on one of the facebook group pages that Thai parts can't be used on CBU models and imported parts can't be used on Thai models

I make the asumption that China doesn't want to be flooded with parts  manfactured from Thailand if they were cheaper than Chinese parts manfactured in China

Personally Colour is a diffcult choice I have owned 2 black coloured not by choice as I didn't order color Black looks amazing after a wash unfortunately that amazing colour doesn't last long same applies for white looks amazing after a wash then downhill until next wash

[KhunLA]

1 hour ago, JBChiangRai said:

I have to confess, I did nothing. I just walked around the car, saw it wasn’t damaged and drove off.

Ditto, walk around (MG ZS) and that was it.  Took it for a long test drive, 240 ish kms, then returned to MG to top the battery back up, to make sure we know how.

 

The test drive was eye opening, and annoying as hell, the first 30 minutes.   All safety features on, stay in lane, along with learning curve about the regen, and auto braking when in cruise control, when someone cuts in front of you, a bit too close.

 

Disabled the stay in lane, before half way down the road.  Just annoying.  In cruise control, you need to work the accelerator when getting near things, or the car will reduce the speed for you.  Takes some getting use to.  If in traffic, even on the highway, just don't bother using, unless texting, then the car (at least the ZS) will stop by itself if someone stops in front of you 

 

Actually I only use cruise control on open road, so not to exceed the speed limit, as easy to do, since a very smooth & comfy ride.  90 kph feel so slow sometimes if no traffic around you going slower.

 

Within owning the first month, took a couple road trips, one short, and one a bit longer, requiring use of charging stations.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1276247-ev-owners-…-real-life-experience-help-thread/page/4/#comment-17756935

 

Can't imagine the Atto 3 experience being much different that our MG ZS.  You having the extended version will be a bit of a plus, though 3+ hrs or about 250 kms, on Thai roads is enough for us. 

 

You'll find by the time you're done P'ing, stretching the legs, and grabbing a munch, the car will be topped up, or close to 90-95% and you can be on your way again.

 

30-40 mins, replaces about ~30kWh (60%) of battery for our ZS, so 30kWh/60% back to 90% from 30% for us.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1276247-ev-owners-…-real-life-experience-help-thread/

 

[vinny41]

2 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

I have to confess, I did nothing. I just walked around the car, saw it wasn’t damaged and drove off.

I have read in the fb group pages where some brand dealerships that failed to do the pre delivery inspection before passing the car to the end customer and as result customer was unable to charge car as some changes are required to be performed by dealer as part of the pdi