Chinese automaker, BYD (Build Your Dreams) entered India in the commercial segment with electric buses in 2017. The company is also selling the all-electric BYD e6 electric MPV since November 2021. The e6 electric MPV has received an overwhelming response in the commercial segment, thanks to its 520km claimed range. The Chinese company is now ready to enter the passenger vehicle electric segment with the BYD Atto 3 electric SUV.
The BYD Atto 3 electric SUV is scheduled to be launched during festive season, before Diwali. It will rival the likes of the MG ZS EV, the Hyundai Kona EV and the soon-to-be-launched Mahindra XUV400. It measures 4,455mm in length, 1,875mm in width and has a wheelbase of 2,720mm. The SUV weighs between 1,680-1,750kg. BYD will also unveil a wide range of new electric vehicles at the 2023 Auto Expo. The company aims to sell 10000 assembled vehicles in India. It is also exploring setting up of a local manufacturing facility.
BYD Atto 3 Battery & Range
The new BYD Atto 3 is fitted with a permanent magnet synchronous motor that produces 204bhp and 310Nm of torque. This electric SUV is claimed to achieve 0-100kmph acceleration in just 7.3 seconds. This electric SUV is offered with a choice of two battery packs – 49.93kWh and 60.48kWh. While the former is claimed to have a range of 320km, the later has a WLTP range of 420km.
The BYD e6 electric SUV features brand’s Blade Battery Technology, which is claimed to be safer and can tackle bad conditions better than other battery technologies. The company claims that the SUV’s battery can be charged using a 3-pin AC or a Type-2 AC charger. It also supports up to 80kW DC fast charging, which is claimed to charge the battery pack in less than 1 hour.
Key Features
In terms of features, the BYD e6 electric SUV comes with LED lighting system, a panoramic sunroof, 18-inch alloy wheels, powered front seats, a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen, a digital driver display, electric tailgate and ambient lighting. In terms of safety and security, the new electric SUV gets 7 airbags, electronic stability program (ESP), hill descent assist, 360 degree camera, Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and others.
The BYDe6 Atto also comes with ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistant System) with features like adaptive cruise control, collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, lane assist, rear cross traffic alert & braking, and others. The new model is expected to arrive as a CKD unit and is likely to be priced somewhere around Rs 25-30 lakh.
Source – ET Auto
