The all-electric BYD Atto 2 SUV was recently spotted on test in India. The midsize SUV, revealed earlier this year and already on sale in countries like the UK and Singapore, will rival the Mahindra BE 6, Hyundai Creta Electric and the upcoming Maruti e Vitara if launched here.
- BYD Atto 2 is sold with 51.1kWh and 45.1kWh battery pack options abroad
- Features include a 12.8-inch touchscreen, ambient lighting, ADAS
- Atto 2’s design patent was filed in India last year
BYD Atto 2 spy shots explained
Has an Atto 3 SUV-like silhouette
Most of the Atto 2 test mule’s exterior is wrapped in camouflage, hiding key exterior details. However, the distinctive headlights, daytime running lamps and tail-lights are partially visible; dual-tone alloy wheels, likely 17 inches, are fully exposed.
In terms of dimensions, the Atto 2 is 4,310mm long, 1,830mm wide and 1,675mm tall, while the wheelbase measures 2,620mm. Apart from having a silhouette similar to the larger Atto 3, it also borrows a lot of design bits like connected tail-lights and body cladding.
BYD Atto 2 range, battery packs and features
Up to 410km range on the NEDC
In international markets, the Atto 2 EV gets a front-wheel-drive setup, featuring a 176hp motor. Power is sourced from either a 51.1kWh or a 45.1kWh BYD Blade battery, offering respective ranges of 410km (NEDC) and 312km (WLTP). It does 0-100kph in 7.9 seconds and has a top speed of 160kph.
The 5-seater EV is fitted with a rotatable 12.8-inch touchscreen, all-black upholstery, ambient lighting and Type-C charging ports. The BYD Atto 2 has a 5-star Green NCAP rating for energy efficiency and environmental impact, which is different from crash safety ratings by GNCAP and BNCAP. An ADAS suite is offered as well.
BYD Atto 2 price and launch expectations
Rs 20 lakh-25 lakh expected price
Interestingly, BYD India filed a design patent for the Atto 2 in May 2024. Rajeev Chauhan, head of BYD’s electric passenger vehicle business division, earlier confirmed that a new SUV priced between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 25 lakh is planned by the second half of 2025, and the Atto 2 appears to be a strong contender.
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