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[AkbarGr8]

Please call Muneer +923002737036

He has actual experience of installing the 7kw BYD charger. (Private electrician)

Can provide complete turnkey solution.

[pwuser154322460881]

BYD will get you in touch with their authorised installers. The 7KW charger has a one year warranty and warranty stays valid only if an authorised electrician installs the charger. Though they charge over three times the actual installation cost. If installed by your own electrician the warranty of the car still stays valid. I installed mine myself but I suggest you get it done by an experienced person even if not byd authorised and still read the user manual yourself and be careful while connecting the input and ground wires to the charger. While making these connections remember to not pass the ground wire from.the transformer inside the charger (transformer looks very similar to just a clamp to hold the wires in place hence an inexperienced person can make this mistake) You'll find a sticker inside the back cover of the charger with these instructions so you can read it there as well.
Other than this little care, it is a very simple operation and anybody can make a perfect installation.

[umer3611]

So which Insurance company is preferred for EVs in PK and specifically in Karachi?

[ifadey]

New chargers discovered since the last update.

Murree (DC charger)
BYD AC charger in "CENTRE POINT HOTEL" outside Gojra Toll Plaza M-4 motorway
BYD AC charger installed in shop "Asad Autos" in Multan
DC Charger, Lahore, Adjacent to Rangers HQ, Zarar Shaheed Road
Diamond Citizen Filling Station, Gujranwala, AC charger
DC Charger Hardees Peshawar Cantt
DC Charger Hardees Gujrat GT road

So far 38 chargers added in the list that I am maintaining on maps
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4nGq8orQqaFo9zMh6

New chargers coming soon in Balakot and Naran. I will post an update once they are operational.

[kameetaha]

This link should be in separate pinned thread. Thank you.

[umer3611]

Got my Atto 3 last week.

Booked it in June on a whim. I didnt have any prior experience with EVs, so while waiting for delivery, several times i though of switching to Sportage Hybrid (safer choice market wise). In the end, I took delivery instead.

Best decision yet ... Saved 3 Million and got a radically different experience from anything else I have ever driven. Loving it.

[ifadey]

The downside of owning an EV is you will never touch ICE car again. The driving experience is next level specially the power/acceleration and torque even when you are in the middle of a hill climb, it climbs like it was nothing. I have not driven my Honda since I got delivery in March. It feels like donkey cart to me now

[pwuser164163568474]

Booked it in June on a whim.

Hi, would love to know if you still got the free 7kw charger and if you were promised one at the time of booking

[umer3611]

Hi. At time of booking they said 50-50, but they gave it at time of delivery.

Installation via official vendor is a bit pricey but you get 1 year warranty if you get it installed through them.

I am using the 2KW granny charger for now.

[umer3611]

Yes ... Ride wise, its very nice and completely noise free ... Havent really tested out the acceleration fully as I have an old school mindset and strongly believe in Break In period for mechanical items (regardless of whoever says what).

But even during break in, it's hard to not notice that it is quite light & torquey.

Gadgetry (Voice control, Control Panel, ambient lighting etc) is pretty cool too.

Really happy MA.

[pwuser175268194184]

Congratulations Umer - have you tried the app and does it work in Pakistan with the car?

Do share more feedback and delivery time. Looking to book soon.

[sohaibshaddy1]

How long is currently the booking time for Atto 3 ?

[ifadey]

Yes the app works in Pakistan. But it's enabled after 3~4 months of delivery. I am using the app and it's very useful.

I think the delivery time these days is 2 to 3 months. Better confirm this from the flagship store.

[pwuser175268194184]

Can you share functionality of app? Can it give you location and car status?

[ifadey]

You can check the SoC, lock/unlock, on/off lights, open/close windows, control HVAC system, check cabin temperature, check tire pressure, vehicle position, and vehicle components health.

[pwuser175268194184]

This is great. I wanted remote engine start option just so I can turn on AC in car, so this is great information.

Also does it have sim slot? Or is it connected with wifi or Bluetooth?

[ifadey]

You can remote start with key fob as well and AC will turn on automatically if it was previously on before turning off the vehicle.

The benefit of app is
* you can turn on the AC/heater without getting close to the vehicle.
* With app only AC will turn on, not the vehicle.

The app communicates with the vehicle using pre installed sim. The sim gets limited monthly data which is paid by BYD global. So it's free of cost for the customer.

[syed.hashim.ali.bokhari]

That's wonderful functionality! I wonder why is it not marketed as well

Thanks alot... looking forward to it

[pwuser167550015690]

There really isn't anything to "Turn On" in an electric car apart from a couple of sensors, HVAC, lights and displays. And I believe most of the things you'd benefit from turning on remotely are already supported by the app.

[syed.hashim.ali.bokhari]

Guys any idea which is the cheapest power charging place for EV? Seems like everyone has their own rate