BYD Atto 3 Spotted At Kerung Border; Launch After Dashain?

The upcoming BYD Atto 3 electric medium-sized SUV has been spotted at Kerung border. As per Cimex BYD, the sole authorised distributor for BYD Auto Industry in Nepal, the Atto 3 will be launched after Dashain in the Nepalese market. The Atto 3  is one of the most anticipated electric cars coming in 2022

Features:

The BYD Atto 3 comes loaded with features like 18-inch alloy wheels (215/55), an Active safety assistance suite, a 12.8-inch rotating infotainment system with DAB radio and Bluetooth, a 5-inch driver's digital instrument cluster, Qi wireless phone charging, Keyless entry and start, Portable card key, Eight-speaker Dirac sound system, Six-way driver and four-way front passenger adjustable power seats, Two ISOFIX child seat anchorage points (outer rear seats), 60/40 folding rear seats, Panoramic sunroof, Electric tailgate, Roof rails, Power-folding and heated wing mirrors, Multi-link rear suspension, etc. (Note: Features may vary)

Dimensions:

The BYD Atto 3 measures 4455mm long,1875mm wide and 1615mm high. The five-seater crossover comes with a wheelbase of 2720mm and a ground clearance of 175mm. The Atto 3 is the first SUV built on BYD’s e-platform 3.0. The e-platform 3.0 improves EV safety and battery performance as well as optimizes the driving experience.

Battery and Powertrain:  

BYD’s revolutionary Blade Battery technology comes as a standard in Atto 3, offering drivers industry-leading safety levels as well as an extended single-charge range capability. The ‘Blade Battery’ is said to be stronger, safer, and at least 50 percent more energy-dense than conventional lithium-ion-phosphate (LFP) batteries.

The Atto 3 will come equipped with a 60.4 kWh ‘Blade Battery’ that provides a range of 420 km according to the WLTP cycle. Power delivery is rated at 150 kW while torque produced is 310 Nm. The Atto 3 which is available exclusively in one front-wheel-drive powertrain can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds.Charging: The BYD Atto 3 SUV also offers 80kW DC charging speeds, which tops up the EV in a claimed 45 minutes, and three-phase 7kW AC charging capabilities. It uses the common Type 2/CCS2 plug standard and is capable of vehicle-to-load (V2L).Rivals:The Atto 3 rivals the likes of Hyundai Kona Electric and the MG ZS EV.Image courtesy: Sushil Tandukar