BYD is apparently planning on launching a new electric vehicle in the Indian market with its first mainstream model soon. The company is gearing up to unveil the new electric vehicle, which is the Atto 3 EV SUV, that is expected to launch soon.
For those unaware, the company is a Chinese brand and is also the largest electric vehicle maker in the world. Based on a new report, the company is expected to launch the Chinese EV maker will launch sometime between October and December 2022. As of right now, the company only sells the e6 EV MPV in India to fleet owners, and now, the Atto 3 EV SUV is set to be the next launch.
With the new SUV model, BYD is planning on entering the private passenger car market in India. The Atto 3 has already been launched across the globe and was also adapted for right hand drive markets in regions like Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. As per the report, the Atto 3 EV SUV will enter the Indian market through the semi knocked down (SKD) route, and the vehicle will carry a sticker price of about Rs 30 lakh INR.
Notably, the company has now also made the e6 MPV available for private buyers, with the Atto 3 model expected to join it after its rolled out in India. The Atto 3 will go on sale sometime next year, as per Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior VP, Electric Vehicle Passenger Business, BYD India. Furthermore, the EV maker will also expand its operations in the top 25 cities in the region and also expand its charging infrastructure.
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