BYD ATTO 3: Electric SUV with Style, Performance & Zero Emissions (Standard Range)

BYD Atto 3 latest update

• Latest Update: BYD has extended the introductory price of the base-spec variant of the Atto 3.
• Price: The Standard Range covers up to 345 km per charge and is priced at Tk 4,990,000, while the Extended Range goes up to 420 km at Tk 5,590,000
• Variant: It is now available in three variants: Dynamic, Premium, and Superior.
• Colour Options: The BYD Atto 3 is available in four monotone colours: Boulder Grey, Ski White, Surf Blue, and a new Cosmos Black.
• Boot Space: The electric SUV offers a boot space of 440 litres that can be expanded to 1,340 litres by tumbling down the second-row seats.
• Seating Capacity: It is offered in a 5-seater configuration.

Battery, Electric Motor and Range: The Atto 3 now gets an option between two battery packs:

• A 49.92 kWh battery pack that has an ARAI-claimed range of 468 km
• A 60.48 kWh battery pack that has an ARAI-claimed range of 521 km
• These battery packs power the same front-axle mounted electric motor producing 204 PS and 310 Nm.

Charging:

• An 80 kW DC Charger (for the 60.48 kWh battery): 50 minutes (0 to 80 percent)
• A 70 kW DC Charger (for the 49.92 kWh battery): 50 minutes (0 to 80 percent)
• A 7 kW AC Charger: 8 hours (49.92 kWh battery) and 9.5-10 hours (60 kWh battery)

Features: BYD has provided the Atto 3 with features such as a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 5-inch digital instrument cluster and a 6-way powered driver seat. An 8-speaker sound system, wireless phone charger, auto AC, a panoramic sunroof and keyless entry.

Safety: It gets seven airbags, an electronic stability program (ESP), hill descent control, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), a 360-degree camera and ISOFIX child-seat anchorages. It also has advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) features like forward collision warning, lane-keep assist, blind spot detection, auto emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

Rivals: The Atto 3 rivals the MG ZS EV while serving as a premium alternative to the Tata Curvv EV. It can also be considered an affordable alternative to the likes of the BYD Seal, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volvo XC40 Recharge.