BYD Atto 3 electric SUV unveiled in India
BYD has launched its second offering for the Indian market, the BYD Atto 3 SUV. This EV is a mid-sized five-seater that follows the BYD e6 MPV which is now also available to private buyers.
The BYD Atto 3 is based on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 that has been designed specifically for electric vehicles. It continues to use the company's proprietary Blade LFP battery technology for its 60 KWh battery pack that gives it a WLTP range of 420Km and an ARAI-rated range of 521 km. The Atto 3 can be chanrged at up to 80kW DC fast charging speed topping up the battery to 80 percent in 50 min. AC charging speed is up to 7 kW.
Powering this EV is a 204PS and 310Nm electric motor on the front axle which gets it from 0 to 100 kmph in 7.3s. Top speed is limited to 160 kmph
BYD Atto 3 electric SUV specifications, features, safety
The BYD Atto 3 is 4,455mm long, 1,875mm wide and 1,615mm tall. It has a 2,720mm wheelbase making it larger than its rivals in all these respects. bootspace is 555 litres. Notable features include a panoramic sunroof, a rotatable 15.6-inch touchscreen, OTA updates, Dirac audio, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, NFC key card, wireless charging and powered tailagate.
There is also a full suite of ADAS functions like adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane keeping assist, rear cross traffic alerts and avoidance, and front collision avoidance among other things. There is also 360-degree cameras and 7 airbags.
BYD Atto 3 electric SUV rivalsThe BYD Atto 3 rivals the likes of the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona.