Have You Test Driven The New BYD Atto 3 Electric SUV?

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(Last Updated On: October 19, 2022)
  • Test drives of India’s latest e-SUV have started now
  • This EV rivals the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona EV
  • Price announcement soon, could be near the Rs 25 lakh mark

Test drives of the 5 star NCAP crash test rated BYD Atto 3 electric SUV have now started at some dealerships across the country. The company is currently in an expansion stage and now has about 15 showrooms in India. Depending upon the availability of the electric car, potential customers can contact their nearest showroom (see the list) to know about the test drive schedule and book for the same.

byd atto 3 electric suv

BYD Atto 3 is the second offering from the Chinese carmaker after the e6. The e6 too is a great success and offers a good driving range, however, the Atto 3 is focused on buyers wanting to splurge more than the already popular EVs like MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona EV.

The Atto 3 is powered by a 60.48 kWh battery pack which offers a claimed driving range of 521km. Performance-wise, it does 0 to 100 kmph sprint in just 7.3 seconds and this battery churns out 201 bhp of power with a peak torque of 310 Nm. Hence you can expect high levels of performance as well as efficiency.

Also read : New MG ZS EV base version priced at Rs 22.58 lakh

This electric car gets a standard warranty of six years/1.5 lakh km, whichever is at the earliest while the battery warranty sticks to 8 years/1.60 lakh km. For the e-motor and controller, the warranty sticks to 8 years/1.5 lakh km.

byd atto 3 electric suv

On the safety front, the soon to be launched Atto 3 has scored 5 stars at the Euro NCAP crash test which is quite good. It scored 91% in the safety of adult occupancy and 89% in child occupancy. Overall, the upcoming EV is not only safe but also provides a decent driving range too along with good performance.

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.

Also Read: Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Corporate Edition Discontinued; i20 And Aura Colour Options Revised

Verdict – The prices of the upcoming BYD Atto 3 are not out yet but we expect it to stick north of Rs 30 lakh. It is an expensive alternative to the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona EV. The bookings for the same have begun.

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