Chinese automaker, BYD, has commenced deliveries of the electric SUV Atto3 in India. The automaker has already delivered its first batch of 340 ATTO 3 electric SUVs across the country in the month of January this year.
About The Atto 3
The BYD Atto 3 is built on the brand’s e-Platform 3.0 and comes with a 60.48 kWh blade battery pack. It powers a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous electric motor making 201 BHP and 310 Nm. BYD claims the Atto 3 can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and has a range of 521 km.
Battery Specs
The EV SUV’s battery pack can be charged from 0 to 80 percent in 50 minutes using an 80kW DC fast charger. BYD has also added a Vehicle to Load (VTL) function with a power output of 3.3kW which allows the Atto 3 to power external devices. The Atto 3 was launched in November last year at a price of Rs. 33.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Bookings
The carmaker has currently received over 2,000 bookings for the Atto 3. The model is available in a single, fully loaded variant across four colours – Boulder Grey, Parkour Red, Ski White, and Surf Blue.
At the Auto Expo 2023, BYD showcased a Special Edition of the Atto 3 electric SUV, which featured a new Forest Green colour. The said model was priced at Rs 34.49 lakh ex-showroom & bookings of this new version are also started.
Official Statement
Commenting on the occasion, Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice President, Electric Passenger Vehicle Business, BYD India, said, “We are delighted to announce deliveries of our first-born EV platform (e-Platform 3.0) premium electric SUV in India. We have been receiving an incredible response for the BYD Atto 3 e-SUV from customers. The excitement and enthusiasm to own and drive the sporty and feature-rich BYD Atto 3 is exuberant. The customer feedback and interest make us confident of capturing the Indian electric vehicle segment at a faster pace than we could have thought of.”
The Atto 3 rivals the MG ZS EV and the Hyundai Kona Electric as far as pricing is concerned. BYD also plans to more than double its dealership network from the 24 retail outlets at the end of 2022 to 53 outlets by the end of 2023.