After the successful launch of its e6 model, its first electric multipurpose vehicle (MPV), to the Indian market, BYD launched Atto 3 car in November 2022. Bookings started last year itself however, the first batch of deliveries started in January and by now the company has announced that it has reached a mark of 700 units. While in a statement, BYD mentioned that it has over 2000 bookings of Atto 3 as of February.
The Atto 3’s front axle-mounted permanent magnet synchronous electric motor generates 201 hp and 310 Nm of torque, enabling the electric SUV to break from 0 to 100 kmph in just 7.3 seconds.
The 60.48kWh battery pack in the Atto 3 EV is connected to a front-wheel-drive electric motor that cranks out 204PS and 310Nm. It has an ARAI-claimed range of 521 km. It takes 9.5 to 10 hours to charge the battery with a Type 2, 7kW AC charger. On the other hand, an 80kW DC Fast Charger just takes 50 minutes to charge fully.
BYD is offering a warranty on the battery for eight years or 1.6 lakh miles, a motor warranty for eight years or 1.5 lakh miles, and a vehicle warranty for six years or 1.5 lakh miles, whichever comes first.
The electric SUV comes with feature-packed options such as a 12.8-inch rotating central screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a panoramic sunroof, an eight-speaker sound system, an automatic climate control system, powered front driver and passenger seats, a wireless phone charger, synthetic leather upholstery, and multi-coloured ambient lighting.
In terms of its safety features, it comes with a 360-degree camera, traction control, hill descent control, ADAS technology, ABS, and seven airbags.
The price of the BYD Atto 3 EV is Rs 33.99 lakh (ex-showroom pan India). Over and above, it also comes a limited-edition “pastel green” exterior paint option, which costs Rs 50,000 extra than the standard model. It can be viewed as a high-end alternative to the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric.
The immediate rivals for BYD Atto 3 are MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric which are also popular in the premium EV space.
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