How to use Vehicle-to-Load while camping

Safely power suitable equipment from the Atto 3 Evo using a compatible V2L adaptor.

QUICK ANSWER

What to do

Start with at least 15% battery, inspect the charge port and V2L equipment, connect the adaptor while the load is switched off, then start discharging from the adaptor.

STEP BY STEP

Follow these steps

  1. 1

    Park safely, unlock the vehicle and disarm the anti-theft alarm.

  2. 2

    Confirm the battery state of charge is at least 15% and estimate the range you will need afterwards.

  3. 3

    Keep the appliance or load switched off while connecting.

  4. 4

    Inspect the adaptor, plug and charge port for water, corrosion, cracks or other damage.

  5. 5

    Connect the compatible V2L adaptor fully to the vehicle charge port.

  6. 6

    Press the switch on the discharge socket. The manual says its indicator remains red when the socket is available.

  7. 7

    When finished, disconnect the load first, unlock the vehicle, remove the adaptor and close the charge-port cap and door.

GOOD TO KNOW

Before you finish

  • V2L is restricted when the battery state of charge becomes low.
  • Remove the adaptor when it is not in use because leaving it connected increases the vehicle's standing power consumption.
  • Use only compatible, undamaged equipment intended for the vehicle.

OFFICIAL SOURCE

BYD Atto 3 Evo owner's manual

Checked against printed manual pages 94-95. The PDF opens at the corresponding document page where supported.

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