BYD replaces rotating screen with fixed display in Australia's Atto 1 for better app compatibility and customer preference.

The BYD Atto 1, launching in Australia, will feature a fixed infotainment screen instead of the rotating display used in previous BYD models, a change driven by limited real-world use of the rotation function and the need for better app integration, particularly with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which only work in landscape mode. BYD cited customer preference for larger fixed screens and a strategic shift toward autonomous driving and universal platforms as key reasons, with future Australian models like the Sealion 5 and Sealion 8 also adopting fixed displays. While the UK version retains the rotating screen, the move marks a regional divergence in feature availability.