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appIs the zappi compatible with the BYD Atto 3?
Looking to get yourself a gorgeous new BYD Atto 3? You’ll need to know a few things, like, is it a good buy? Is it affordable? How long does it take to charge? And most importantly, what’s the best choice for your BYD Atto 3 home charger?
There’s lots of questions, but we can tell you that not only is the BYD Atto 3 a great family EV with tons of features, but it is also compatible with myenergi’s zappi!
Can I use a normal power outlet or GPO for BYD Atto 3 home charging?
Yes, you can charge your BYD Atto 3 using a normal power outlet at your home. You can charge most EVs at home using the mains, but there’s a pretty big downside. In fact, there’s several;
- Trailing wires
- No connectivity
- No app
- No charge range control
For these reasons, plus the time it will take to charge your BYD Atto 3 at home, it makes sense to upgrade your at-home EV charging and look at getting a zappi installed.
How long will it take to charge a BYD Atto 3 from a general power outlet or GPO?
If you were to just plug your BYD Atto 3 into the GPO to charge, you would be looking at least 24 hours to get to full charge. Who has time for that?!
This is due to the lower voltage of power which can be diverted, plus it only has one setting – no eco or rapid charging.
Is zappi the best BYD Atto 3 home charger?
Of course! That’s why you’re here, right? The zappi has three charging modes which are all perfect for charging your BYD Atto 3; eco, eco+ and fast.
This mode features a mix of both green energy and energy imported directly from the grid. If you are using solar panels, this is the best choice for charging your BYD Atto 3.
Even if you don’t have solar panels, it’s still a good choice, as it will use energy from the grid when it is cheapest, for example, overnight.
With this mode, your charge power is continuously adjusted in response to changes in power consumption elsewhere in the home.
The zappi will pause the charge to your BYD Atto 3 if there is too much-imported power, continuing only when there is surplus free power available.
In this mode, your BYD Atto 3 will be charged at maximum power. This power can come from a renewable energy source or simply from the grid.
In this mode, the BYD Atto 3 can be fully charged in the quickest time.
BYD Atto 3 home charger
BYD Atto 3 base model does 320 km, and the extended 420 km, and uses Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries. BYD has an impressive history making lithium batteries, having produced 50,000+ electric buses and a million odd battery passenger cars, so they know their stuff!
Having the right EV charging equipment at home to charge up your BYD Atto 3 is vital. While there are a growing number of public and workplace charging points across New Zealand, there is still a high demand for efficient charging at home, for both convenience and cost-saving.
The BYD Atto 3 is a good solid family electric car, with towing capability, and a vehicle to load feature which allows you to power 240V loads from your EV battery. It’s also one of the more affordable EV models available in New Zealand, which will make it very appealing to a lot of people.
