BYD has just launched a new electric car model in the Indian market. The new EV is the Atto 3, which is an electric SUV that was teased by the company a couple of months back and is finally announced in the region. So let’s have a look.

The new Atto 3 SUV is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor that produces 201hp and 310Nm of torque. This engine is powered by a 60.48kWh Blade battery pack. With this, the electric SUV can even hit 0 to 100kmph is just 7.3 seconds. The new Atto 3 model also offers an ARAI certified maximum range of 521 kilometers. It takes around 10 hours to fully charge via a Type 2 (7kW) AC charger or just 50 minutes to power up to 80 percent with an 80kW DC fast charger. The company will also be providing a 7kW home charger and a 3kW portable charging box. 

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For the interiors, the Chinese automobile maker is offering a 12.8 inch rotating central screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also comes with a panoramic sunroof, a powered tailgate, a wireless phone charger, a powered front driver and passenger seats, multi coloured ambient lighting, and much more. The electric SUV also arrives with a number of safety features as well like the ADAS tech, a 360 degree camera, ABS, ESC, traction control, hill descent control and seven airbags. 

The BYD Atto 3 has been launched in India for a price tag of 33.99 lakh INR (ex-showroom) or roughly around 41,825 US Dollars. It will also be offered with 3 year free 4G data subscription, 6 year roadside assistance, and 6 free maintenance services to its customers. The new electric SUV is offered in multiple color options, namely Boulder Grey, Parkour Red, Ski White, and Surf Blue. Notably, the Atto 3 SUV is currently being assembled in BYD’s Sriperumbudur facility, with deliveries expected to begin sometime in January 2023.

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