The Chinese EV giant BYD (Build Your Dreams) has delivered over 700 units of the Atto 3 electric SUV in India in over two months since its deliveries commenced in January 2023. It is currently priced from Rs 33.99 lakh to Rs 34.49 lakh (ex-showroom pan India).
By the first week of February 2023, BYD had received over 2,000 bookings for the Atto 3.
BYD Atto 3 Walkaround in India 
| Gagan Choudhary
| Gagan Choudhary
BYD Atto 3 – A Quick Overview
- The BYD Atto 3 is based on the brand’s Dragon Face 3.0 design language.
- Available across BYD’s 24 outlets across the nation, the Atto 3 is offered in a single trim, priced at Rs 33.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
- The BYD Atto 3 also gets a special edition model that comes in a Forest Green exterior paint scheme and it is limited to just 1,200 units. It carries a premium of Rs 50,000 over the regular model.
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- The SUV features a 60.48kWh Ultra-safe Blade Battery, paired with a front-axle mounted electric motor producing 204PS and 310Nm.
- It has an ARAI-claimed range of 521 km.
- It is also compatible with DC fast charging of up to 80kW, allowing it to juice up from 0 to 80 per cent in just 50 minutes.
- BYD claims that the Atto 3 can complete the century sprint in just 7.3 seconds.
| Battery capacity | 60.48kWh |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Max Power | 204PS |
| Max Torque | 310Nm |
| Claimed Range | 521km |
| 0-100kmph (claimed) | 7.3 sec |
| 7.2 kW AC charging time (0-100%) | ≈ 10 hrs |
| Fast Charging Time (0-80%) | 50 min (via 80kW charger) |
- Now here’s a look at its key features: –
- A free-floating 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple Carplay and Android Auto
- Powered front seats
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Automatic AC
- Panoramic sunroof,
- Seven airbags
- ESP
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suite with active safety features like adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, auto-emergency braking, lane departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alert.
- The BYD Atto 3 can be seen as a premium alternative to the Hyundai Kona Electric and MG ZS EV.
BYD India Celebrates 16th Year Anniversary
- BYD India is celebrating its 16th Year Anniversary in India.
- It made its entry into our market in March 2007. The Indian subsidiary of BYD has two factories in India, covering more than 140,000 sqm, with a cumulative investment of over $200 million.
- The business covers mobile components, battery energy storage, electric buses, electric trucks, electric forklifts, etc.
- In the past 16 years, the company has played a significant role in accelerating EV adoption in the country.
- Currently, BYD has showrooms across 21 cities with 24 outlets across the nation. It strives to grow its network to 53 outlets by the end of 2023.
