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EV Direct working towards resumption of BYD Atto 3 SUV deliveries

Robert Barry · 0 comments

EV Direct managing director Luke Todd has told Wheels that his organisation is working with the Department of Infrastructure to quickly rectify a compliance issue which has halted deliveries of the BYD Atto 3 electric SUV.

According to Wheels there is no visible top tether point for the middle back seat which goes against ADR rules for new vehicles, but the publication says it believes the top tether mounting is incorporated into the seat but is hidden behind the fabric of the backrest.

Wheels reports that brand says addressing the issue should be a simple quick fix and may involve “ a Stanley knife with a professional operator.” 

Todd told the publication his company was working behind closed doors with the department on the issue and he will provide full details when he can talk freely about the matter. 

Robert Barry

Robert Barry has been reporting on the Australasian automotive and transport sector since June 2003. A member of the New Zealand Motoring Writers Guild since 2005, Robert has also previously held the positions of secretary, vice-president and president. His work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and on the web. He holds a Class 2 and a Class 4 heavy transport licence and knows his way around a manual transmission.

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