Finally! My new EV 😅

[Yodarapper]

So picked it up! Byd Atto3 extended range black - Thai version.

bit nervous driving back home after picking it up 😅😂

 

All good - lots to learn but everything looks good - only thing is I didn’t realize how much the dash cam thing blocks view….i guess I’ll get used to it!

 

thanks to everyone and I’ll be sure to ask more questions!

 

[chickenslegs]

6 minutes ago, Yodarapper said:

only thing is I didn’t realize how much the dash cam thing blocks view….

That bloody ribbon will be no help either.

[richard_smith237]

18 minutes ago, Yodarapper said:

All good - lots to learn but everything looks good - only thing is I didn’t realize how much the dash cam thing blocks view….i guess I’ll get used to it!

 

Nice car... congrats...

 

 

You mean this ??? (main screen) - how does it block the view ??? isn't your eyeline to the bonnet above this ?

 

[atpeace]

I bet you're going to love it.  Bought my first 3 months ago and already want to upgrade.  Bought a Neta because I wasn't convinced an EV would be better than my diesel truck.  For my retired lifestyle EVs are perfect if you can charge at home.  Even better if you have solar.  Having a battery in my car that can power my home AC and lights during a power outage  is also nice.  

[Yodarapper]

22 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Nice car... congrats...

 

 

You mean this ??? (main screen) - how does it block the view ??? isn't your eyeline to the bonnet above this ?

 

no, I mean the box thing above/behind the rearview mirror…..I think it’s just one of those things I need to get used to.

 

 

[Yodarapper]

Currently have it charging in the driveway, with the included slow charger but at least I know that one works!

 

one thing I can’t figure out is how to find the QR code to link to the byd app for my iPhone??

 

oh and an annoying thing is I can’t open the windows for 7 days……apparently have to wait for the film tint to set. I had to open my door to get into my village and then I couldn’t get the car going - think it automatically goes into park when you open the door. That opening the door to get tickets form parkings etc will be annoying for the next 7 days….😡

[BritManToo]

26 minutes ago, Yodarapper said:

one thing I can’t figure out is how to find the QR code to link to the byd app for my iPhone??

.😡

Did you plug your phone into the car usb port with a data cable?

Cos that's how it normally works.

[Andrew Dwyer]

One thing you should do now you have the car is check that you can charge outside at a charger.

You should have registered for some apps already so now just give them a test, 5 minutes charge, to see if you are prepared, I would suggest EV Station Pluz and PEA Volta for starters.

Soon you will want to go for a longer drive on the highway or to another city so don’t leave it to the last minute.

 

Oh, and congratulations !, the Atto 3 is a great EV.

[KhunLA]

24 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

now just give them a test, 5 minutes charge, to see if you are prepared, I would suggest EV Station Pluz and PEA Volta for starters. ....  don’t leave it to the last minute.

 

Oh, and congratulations !, the Atto 3 is a great EV.

Agree on both points, verify you can use, simple 5 minute tester.

 

And yea, Atto 3 a great BEV, as daughter has one also, and Lovin' It 👍

[richard_smith237]

15 hours ago, Yodarapper said:

no, I mean the box thing above/behind the rearview mirror…..I think it’s just one of those things I need to get used to.

 

 

You mean this (photo below - I think its  a sensor array ?)...    the impact on visibility probably more psychological than anything else - as you mention, you'll get used to it and not even notice it a few weeks from now.... 

 

 

[richard_smith237]

1 hour ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

One thing you should do now you have the car is check that you can charge outside at a charger.

You should have registered for some apps already so now just give them a test, 5 minutes charge, to see if you are prepared, I would suggest EV Station Pluz and PEA Volta for starters.

Soon you will want to go for a longer drive on the highway or to another city so don’t leave it to the last minute.

 

Oh, and congratulations !, the Atto 3 is a great EV.

 

Also, a good website and app is called Plug Share (not sure if its already been mentioned)....  it shows a good selection of chargers wherever you are, will tell you the type, availability and the 'brand' etc... 

 

These are the Apps I have...  as per Andrews suggestion, I registered and download a load of  Apps so we didn't have too much delay when using the chargers when out and about (which we've hardly done anyway).

 

Thinking I was so organised and prepared, we went to a PTT charger and found that the 'old app' was not working and had to download a new App and re-register cards etc !!!... 

 

BUT... as mentioned - ensure that any App you have registered will accept whatever cards to use with them.

[Andrew Dwyer]

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Also, a good website and app is called Plug Share (not sure if its already been mentioned)....  it shows a good selection of chargers wherever you are, will tell you the type, availability and the 'brand' etc... 

 

These are the Apps I have...  as per Andrews suggestion, I registered and download a load of  Apps so we didn't have too much delay when using the chargers when out and about (which we've hardly done anyway).

 

Thinking I was so organised and prepared, we went to a PTT charger and found that the 'old app' was not working and had to download a new App and re-register cards etc !!!... 

 

BUT... as mentioned - ensure that any App you have registered will accept whatever cards to use with them.

Yes, Charge Loma is another app similar to PlugShare.

[richard_smith237]

15 hours ago, BritManToo said:

15 hours ago, Yodarapper said:

one thing I can’t figure out is how to find the QR code to link to the byd app for my iPhone??

.😡

Did you plug your phone into the car usb port with a data cable?

Cos that's how it normally works.

 

We've never used a cable for our connectivity - its all BlueTooth.

 

There may not be a QR code at all BTW.

 

All systems should be fairly universal and and you can find the connection in the a 'connectivity' section of the Cars infotainment / Digital User Interface thingy....   it will probably be something along the lines of...

 

>> There will be a menu button - (usually something like a 'car') 

>> Then on that page you should be able to select 'connectivity' or connect devices... 

>> it'll likely ask you to run a BlueTooth search (and to turn on BlueTooth) 

>> then you should be able to search for your device.

(theoretically at least, its should be seamless).

 

 

[Grumpy one]

How long before it goes Up in a Puff of Smoke

[richard_smith237]

10 minutes ago, Grumpy one said:

How long before it goes Up in a Puff of Smoke

 

A lot longer than it would take for you to get an education... 

[it is what it is]

17 minutes ago, Grumpy one said:

How long before it goes Up in a Puff of Smoke

 

there's always one...

[Grumpy one]

1 minute ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

A lot longer than it would take for you to get an education... 

I am educated enough to know electric cars from China are not the way to go.

If you bought it to reduce the amount of carbon being produced, you failed, power stations run mostly on coal 

  Don't plug it in to recharge unless you have a wind turbine

[richard_smith237]

32 minutes ago, Grumpy one said:

I am educated enough to know electric cars from China are not the way to go.

If you bought it to reduce the amount of carbon being produced, you failed, power stations run mostly on coal 

  Don't plug it in to recharge unless you have a wind turbine

 

Then you are not 'educated enough' at all....   there's nothing wrong with Chinese cars.

Bigots used to say the same thing about Japanese cars 40 years ago, then about Korean Cars 20 years ago... 

 

I agree with the carbon-footprint issue...   but again, you miss a large point of EV's which is 'moving the the emissions away from centres of high population' i.e. assisting in keeping the air in the cities in which most people live 'cleaner'... 

 

Anyway - there are enough other threads about the pro's and con's of EV's - This thread is about Yodarapper's new car which you are attempting to derail with dumb comments about 'going up in a puff of smoke' - highlighting that you don't understand that EV's have far less chance of catching fire than ICE's - once again outlining your lack of education on this point.