Key Highlights
- BYD Atto 3 has been introduced in the Indian market for Rs 33.99 lakh
- The deliveries for the BYD Atto 3 will start in January 2023
- BYD Atto 3 comes with a range of 521 km and a 60.48 kWh battery pack
BYD has announced the Atto 3 in India at Rs. 33.99 lakh. It is the Chinese brand’s second all-electric offering in the country. It is positioned above the e6 MPV. The electric SUV features a blanked-out chrome grille with sleek LED headlamps.
Since the SUV’s October 11 debut, BYD has been accepting reservations for the Atto 3 for a nominal fee of Rs. 50,000. According to the company, they have already received 1,500 bookings so far. The first batch of deliveries will start in January 2023. Here’s all that you need to know about the BYD Atto 3 electric car.
BYD Atto 3 Features
There are also seven airbags, a panoramic sunroof, a 12.8-inch adaptive rotatable Screen, a 3600 holographic transparent image system, an NFC card key, and a Vehicle to Load transportable charging station. It also has the level 2 ADAS BYD Dipilot.
BYD-Atto 3 is equipped with wireless smartphone charging, an eight-speaker audio system, a one-touch electric tailgate, voice control, electric seat adjustment, and multi-color gradient ambient lighting that adapts to the rhythm of the music, and PM 2.5 air filter, CN95 air filter, etc.
BYD Atto 3 Powertrain
The BYD Atto 3 is powered by a front axle-mounted permanent magnet synchronous electric motor. It offers 201 horsepower and 310 Nm of torque, allowing the electric SUV to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a claimed 7.3 seconds.
BYD Atto 3 Charging
BYD Atto 3 is powered by the Born EV platform and ultra-safe Blade battery. According to ARAI’s tests, the BYD Atto 3 has a range of 521 km and a battery capacity increased to 60.48 kWh. The electric SUV also touts a 7.3-second 0–100 km/h acceleration time as well as rapid charging from 0–80 percent in 50 minutes. The company offers a 7kW home charger and a 3kW portable charging box.
BYD Atto 3 Price & Availability
The price of the new electric car is Rs. 33.99 lakh (all India, ex-showroom). Customers can reserve the BYD-Atto 3 e-SUV at any BYD India dealership, where it will be on display in every showroom. For additional information and to make a reservation, customers can visit the BYD Auto India website at www.bydautoindia.com. The first deliveries of BYD-Atto 3 will start in January 2023.
BYD Atto 3 Prime Rival
Considering its specs, the new BYD Atto 3 serves as a direct rival to the likes of the MG ZS EV. While the BYD Atto 3 priced at Rs 33.99 lakh ex-showroom, India, the MG ZS EV is available in the price range of Rs. 22.58 lakh to Rs 26.60 lakh (ex-showroom) and the Tata Nexon EV Max sits in the price bracket of Rs. 18.34 lakh to Rs. 19.84 lakh (ex-showroom). Here, we have done a quick comparison between BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS EV:
| BYD Atto 3 | MG ZS EV | |
| Battery | 60.48 kWh | 50.3 kWh |
| Max. Torque | 310 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Max. Power | 201 bhp | 173.83 bhp |
| Max. Range | 521 km | 461 km |
| 0-100 kmph | 7.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
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