BYD (Build Your Dreams), a Chinese maker of electric vehicles, is getting ready to introduce its second electric vehicle in India. The BYD Atto 3 SUV will be the new product for the Indian market. BYD currently only offers the e6 MPV for sale in India. Now, media reports state that the company would introduce the Atto 3 electric on October 11 in India. It will cost between Rs 25 and Rs 35 lakh (ex-showroom), and it will go up against the Hyundai Kona.
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BYD Atto 3 Electric SUV
In India, Landmark Cars dealerships that already offer the e6 MPV will also sell the BYD Atto 3. BYD just opened its first dealership for passenger vehicles in Delhi. The BYD Atto 3 will be brought in the country as semi-knocked down kits (SKD). The Atto 3 assembly will take place in the brand's Sriperumbudur factory.
The new Atto 3 embraces the distinctive BYD flair in its design. The front fascia sports a wide air dam and a small grille for better aerodynamics. The side profile reveals the same angular body line that continues to the rear, along with multi-spoke and diamond-cut alloy wheels. Additionally the back is also plain and subtle. The rear profile reveals an LED light bar that spans the boot lid.
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If we talk about the powertrain, 49.92 kWh and 60.48 kWh battery packs will be offered. According to BYD, the maximum range is 420-480 kilometers (WLTP Cycle). The upcoming BYD Atto 3 electric SUV will have a 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time. The SUV can be fully charged in around an hour thanks to its 80kW DC charging capacity. The EV can be charged using a Type-2 AC charger or a typical 3-pin domestic AC outlet in addition to the DC rapid charging option.
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