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August 12, 2026

Altered Atto 3 climbs price ladder

August 12, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Altered Atto 3 climbs price ladder

New models, new 800v for two of three - but there’s a sticker hit, too.

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August 12, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
Atto 3, Dynamic, Performance, Premium, Warren Willmot
April 28, 2026

Atto 3 loses puppy fat

April 28, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Atto 3 loses puppy fat

The next generation of the car Kiwis once couldn’t get enough of is revealed.

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April 28, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
Atto 3, BYD NZ, Warren Willmot, Electric, EV
November 24, 2025

China Inc: When push becomes shove

November 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
China Inc: When push becomes shove

More than two dozen Chinese vehicle brands are now represented in NZ, and all have ambition to be powerhouses.

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November 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
China, BYD, Atto 3, Shark 6, Warren Willmot, GWM, Dean Sheed, Simon Rutherford, Cameron Thomas, MIA, NCAP, ANCAP
May 29, 2024

Atto 3 owner expresses corrosion concern

May 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Atto 3 owner expresses corrosion concern

Northland’s David Buxton is satisfied with BYD’s response to removing rust from his Atto 3 but wonders if his is a familiar story.

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May 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
Atto 3, BYD NZ, Warren Willmot, corrosion, rust, David Buxton
May 06, 2024

BYD pricing probe suggests premium for some markets

May 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman

Everyone knows Chinese cars are cheapest in China. But who knew BYDs cost so much in some overseas’ markets? 

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May 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
BYD NZ, Atto 3, Seal, Dolphin, Warren Willmot
March 05, 2024

Dire February registrations result

March 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Dire February registrations result

Zap gone from EV market, but fossil fuel sales also desultory unless it was a ute.

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March 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Motor Industry Association, Aimee Wiley, Registrations, Tesla, Model Y, BYD, Atto 3, Mustang, Mach-E, Ford Ranger
July 10, 2023

BYD acts to clear up Atto 3 fogging

July 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
BYD acts to clear up Atto 3 fogging

Incidents of sudden, severe condensation the talk of owners’ social media feed.

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July 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
Condensation, heat pump, Atto 3, Warren Willmot, fogging
June 01, 2023

Dolphin making waves on pricing

June 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Dolphin making waves on pricing

Compact hatch positioning below BYD’s sole present offer, the Atto 3.

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June 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
Dolphin, BYD, Warren Willmot, Atto 3
April 14, 2023

Atto 3 sister models imminent

April 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
 Atto 3 sister models imminent

Announcement on Dolphin hatch just weeks away, brand boss says, and Seal sedan also soon to be sorted.

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April 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
Atto 3, BYD NZ, Warren Willmot, Tang, Dolphin, Seal, DiSus
March 11, 2023

MG zaps up ZS to meet Atto 3

March 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
MG zaps up ZS to meet Atto 3

‘Long range’ flagship for $1000 more than direct BYD rival; MG4 also cited for post-June release.

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March 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG ZS long range, MG4, Fully Charged, BYD, Atto 3
October 13, 2022

Atto 3 gets ANCAP nod

October 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Atto 3 gets ANCAP nod

NZ-backed agency’s five star score is specific to our market.

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October 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
Atto 3, Ateco, ANCAP
June 24, 2022

Atto 3 prices, arrival, crash test plan shared

June 24, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Atto 3 prices, arrival, crash test plan shared

Distributor’s schedule announced as safety auditor airs intent

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June 24, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
Atto 3, Ateco Group, ANCAP
June 06, 2022

BYD close to NZ release?

June 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
BYD close to NZ release?

Latest movements by budget brand suggests entry might be soon.

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June 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
BYD NZ, Yuan Plus, Atto 3, Nexport
February 21, 2022

Atto 3 spearheads budget brand push

February 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Atto 3 spearheads budget brand push

Will NZ also see first BYD offer to Australia?

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February 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
Atto 3, Nexport, Blade, MG, Tesla
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