BYD recently launched its first proper showroom in India. The company is expanding its network at a fast pace and this is because they are gearing up to launch another new vehicle, the Atto 3 electric SUV. The launch might happen during the upcoming Indian festive season. At present, the Chinese EV brand sells the E6 electric MPV in the Indian market priced at Rs 29.6 lakh (ex-showroom). In China earlier this year, the brand launched the Atto 3 electric SUV. For the uninitiated, the company already sells electric buses to state transport corporations.
BYD Atto 3 Electric SUV – Powertrain
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The BYD Atto 3 electric SUV will be assembled at the company’s Sriperumbudur (near Chennai) facility. The Atto 3 features BYD Blade battery technology, which makes it appropriate for all types of weather situations. Internationally, there are two battery packs available with the e-SUV. These include 49.92 kWh and 60.48 kWh in terms of capacity. Due to its 80kW DC charging capacity, the SUV can be fully charged in about one hour. In addition to the DC rapid charging option, the EV may also be charged via a Type-2 AC charger or a conventional 3-pin household AC outlet. The maximum range, according to BYD, is 480 kilometres (for the bigger battery pack). The upcoming BYD Atto 3 electric SUV can reach 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds which is very quick for an SUV under Rs 30 lakh.
BYD Atto 3 Electric SUV – Design & Features
The design of the upcoming Atto 3 embraces the distinctive BYD flair. The front fascia features a thin grille and big air dams for better aerodynamics. The side profile then has multi-spoke and diamond-cut alloy wheels along with the same assertive body line that extends to the rear. The back is likewise plain and minimalist. The rear profile features an LED light bar running across the boot lid.
On the feature front, the Atto 3 international model has a tonne of features. All of the outside lighting is LED, and it has a modern, sporty look. Electrically adjusted seats, an all-digital instrument cluster, a sizable touchscreen infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof, and ambient lighting are just a few of the interior features it receives.
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When it comes to safety, it comes with a radar-based ADAS system that offers a variety of features like automatic braking, blind spot monitoring, front and rear collision warning, lane-keep assistance, cross-traffic alert, and more. The car also has a 360-degree camera, seven airbags, ESP, traction control, hill descent control, and TPMS as part of its safety net.
BYD Atto 3 Launch & Pricing
The Atto 3 electric SUV by BYD will make its debut in the upcoming festive season. It will be imported into India as CKD (completely knocked down) kits and will be assembled at the company’s factory near Chennai. We believe it will carry a sticker price in the range of Rs 24-28 lakh, there by giving good competition to the MG ZS EV and the Hyundai Kona EV. Do remember that the Atto 3 comes with the largest battery pack of the bunch at this pricing point.