BYD Atto 3 deliveries begin, gathers over 2,000 bookings

BYD (Build Your Dreams) has begun delivering the Atto 3 electric SUV. The Chinese manufacturer said it delivered the first batch of 340 units of the EV SUV in India in January 2023. During the same period, BYD sold 23,231 units of the Atto 3 globally. 

1. BYD Atto 3 is priced at Rs 33.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
2. Rivals MG ZS EV, Hyundai Kona Electric, Tata Nexon EV Max
3. Only 1,200 units of the Atto 3 SUV will be available 

Furthermore, BYD India announced that the Atto 3 has received more than 2,000 bookings since its launch in November 2022. Only 1,200 units of the Forest Green Atto 3 SUV will be available to customers. 

BYD Atto 3: powertrain and performance

Mounted at the front axle, the permanent magnet synchronous electric motor produces 201hp and 310Nm. This allows the Atto 3 to do a 0-100kph run in 7.3 seconds (claimed). It packs a 60.48kWh Blade battery that has an ARAI-certified range of 521km and also gets regenerative braking. 

The Atto 3’s battery pack can be charged in around 10 hours using a 7kW Type 2 AC charger and in approximately 50 minutes (0-80 percent) with an 80kW DC fast charger. Moreover, BYD has also added a Vehicle to Load (VTL) function with a power output of 3.3kW which allows the Atto 3 to power external devices. 

BYD Atto 3: price and rivals

The Atto 3 EV SUV can be booked for Rs 50,000 and is priced at Rs 33.99 lakh. BYD also introduced a limited-edition Forest Green colour that is available at a premium of Rs 50,000. The Atto 3 rivals the MG ZS EV (Rs 22.98 lakh-27 lakh) and the Hyundai Kona Electric (Rs 23.84 lakh) as well as the Nexon EV Max (Rs 16.49 lakh-18.99 lakh), though they are not similarly priced.