- Test drives of the Atto 3 have started at select dealerships
- This EV targets the buyers of MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona EV
- We expect the price to be north of Rs 30 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi when it is launched
The test drives of the BYD Atto 3 have begun at some dealerships. Depending upon the availability of the electric car, potential customers can contact their nearest showroom to know about the test drive schedule and book for the same.
BYD Atto 3 is the second offering from the Chinese carmaker after the e6. The e6 too is a great success and offers a good driving range, however, the Atto 3 is focused on buyers wanting to splurge more than the already popular EVs like MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona EV.
The Atto 3 is powered by a 60.48 kWh battery pack and the official driving range for the same sticks to 521 km. Performance-wise, it does 0 to 100 kmph sprint in just 7.3 seconds and this battery churns out 201 bhp of power with a peak torque of 310 Nm.
This electric car gets a standard warranty of six years/1.5 lakh km, whichever is at the earliest while the battery warranty sticks to 8 years/1.60 lakh km. For the e-motor and controller, the warranty sticks to 8 years/1.5 lakh km.
On the safety front, the soon to be launched Atto 3 has scored 5 stars at the Euro NCAP crash test which is quite good. It scored 91% in the safety of adult occupancy and 89% in child occupancy. Overall, the upcoming EV is not only safe but also provides a decent driving range too along with good performance.
Feature-wise, BYD is equipped with a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control, multi-function steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, automatic climate control, power folding ORVMs, wireless charging, keyless entry and more.
Verdict - The prices of the upcoming BYD Atto 3 are not out yet but we expect it to stick north of Rs 30 lakh. It is an expensive alternative to the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona EV. The bookings for the same have begun.
