Top 10 Things About The BYD Atto 3 Electric SUV

Price

Starting with the price, the BYD Atto 3 electric SUV is priced at Rs 33.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Though on the higher side compared to its nearest rivals, the BYD Atto 3 electric SUV comes with very good specifications for the given price tag.

Competition

The newly launched BYD Atto 3 electric SUV competes against the likes of electric SUVs such as the Hyundai Kona and MG ZS EV. However, we expect the segment to become more competitive once other manufacturers also launch their electric SUVs in India.

Battery Pack

One of the biggest talking points about the newly launched BYD Atto 3 electric SUV is its battery pack as the electric SUV comes packed with a massive 60.48kWh battery pack - Which is much bigger than any of its nearest competitors.

Range

In terms of range, the BYD Atto 3 electric SUV fares a lot better than its rivals and the newly launched electric SUV will be an ideal choice for many customers with range anxiety. Thanks to its large 60.48kWh battery pack and efficient electric motor, the BYD Atto 3 electric SUV comes with an ARAI-rated range of 521 kilometres.

Powertrain

Coming to the powertrain, the newly launched BYD Atto 3 electric SUV is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor. This electric motor produces 201bhp of peak power and 310Nm of peak torque - Which makes the BYD Atto 3 electric SUV more powerful than its competitors.

Performance

Thanks to its powerful electric motor, and its aerodynamic exterior, the BYD Atto 3 electric SUV can sprint from 0km/h to 100km/h in just 7.3 seconds. This performance figure puts the BYD Atto 3 electric SUV around the same ballpark as entry-level premium luxury sedans in the country.

Dimensions

The newly launched BYD Atto 3 electric SUV also justifies its premium price tag as the electric SUV is a size larger than its nearest rivals measuring 4,455mm long, 1,875mm wide, 1,615mm tall and also sporting a wheelbase of 2,720mm.

Exterior

The newly launched BYD Atto 3 electric SUV looks very aerodynamic despite its crossover SUV looks and the Chinese automaker even claims a very respectable drag coefficient of just 0.29 cd.

Other than that, the BYD Atto 3 electric SUV comes with modern design elements such as wraparound LED headlights, a one-piece taillight, an integrated roof spoiler, large 18-inch alloy wheels and many more.

Features

Standout features in the BYD Atto 3 electric SUV include a massive 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment unit, a smaller digital driver's display, PM 2.5 air filter, a panoramic sunroof, an electrically operated tailgate, an 8-speaker audio system, a wireless changing pad, and a few more.

Safety Features

In terms of safety features, the BYD Atto 3 electric SUV comes packed with safety systems such as multiple airbags, a 360-degree camera, ESP, traction control, ABS with EBD, and a few more. On top of that, the model also comes with active safety features such as adaptive cruise control with stop & go function, forward collision warning, lane-keeping assist, door open warning, blind-spot monitoring system, auto emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert and more.

Thoughts About The BYD Atto 3 Electric SUV

The BYD Atto 3 electric SUV is an attractive-looking electric SUV with a solid specification sheet to back up the looks. Moreover, the SUV comes packed with many features and easily justifies the premium price tag it demands over its rivals.