- BYD Atto 3 is expected to be launched this December
- BYD Atto 3 gains 5 stars at the EURO NCAP crash test making it a safer EV
- The Atto 3 prices are expected to be north of Rs 25 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi
BYD recently unveiled their upcoming EV, the Atto 3 in the Indian market. This is a mid-size, promising EV that will be a premium alternative to the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona EV buyers. The Atto 3 is not only a feature-loaded e-SUV, it is also a very safer electric vehicle.
As per tests conducted by Euro NCAP, BYD Atto 3 has scored a 5-star rating. For adult occupancy, it has scored 91% and 89% in child occupancy safety. The passenger compartment of the Atto 3 was safe in the frontal offset test. In the full-width rigid barrier test, the protection of critical body areas was good for the driver and rear passenger.
Similarly, in the side barrier test, the protection of all critical body areas was good, however, in the case of a severe side pole impact, protection of the chest was rated as weak. Even pedestrian safety is good when it comes to their heads and legs. However, the protection of the pelvis region was termed poor.
BYD Atto 3 is powered by a 60.48 kWh blade battery that churns out 201 bhp of power with a peak torque of 310 Nm. Performance-wise, the Atto 3 performs 0 to 100 kmph sprint in just 7.3 seconds which is quite impressive. The driving range for the same sticks to 521 km.
Feature-wise, BYD is equipped with a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control, multi-function steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, automatic climate control, power folding ORVMs, wireless charging, keyless entry and more. You can watch a quick walkaround video of the Atto 3 below.
The bookings for the BYD Atto 3 will commence next month and the price announcement is expected in December or early January 2023. We expect the price to be north of Rs 25 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.