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BYD ATTO 3: VAB electric Family Car of the Year 2023

December 21, 2022
BYD ATTO 3 is voted ‘‘VAB Electric Family Car of the Year 2023’’. The jurors – 15 professional motoring reporters and 74 family jurors that judged 10 different electric cars at the famous Zolder race circuit for 3 days – favored BYD ATTO 3 over 9 competitors from Volkswagen, Renault, Citroen, Nissan, CUPRA, MG, Airways, Seres, and SsangYong. VAB is the Flemish Automobile Club, and it organizes a coveted contest every year of the best family cars in different categories.BYD ATTO 3 has distinguished itself as the best VAB Family Car in the electric vehicle segment. The jurors chose BYD ATTO 3 not only for its design, comfort, quality, and practicality, but also awarded points for the high level of warranty cover, low costs per kilometer, spacious interior space, high level of standard features, and state-of-the-art technology features.The jurors' report was clear and concluded: “This car (BYD ATTO 3) outshines European competitors” the report says. “A premium car for a sharp price’’, was another criterion. Whilst “A fresh design and “solid finish” was also mentioned by the professional media jurors. The family jurors praised the “Fresh design” and the “youthful appearance of the vehicle” as well as the “Futuristic cockpit”, “Great Seats”, “Spacious interior” and “Large boot storage”, whilst “High Efficiency” and “Great handling” was also mentioned.VAB Editor-in-Chief Jan Creten explains: “We have organized this contest for more than 30 years. We test cars and judge each vehicle on comfort, infotainment, safety features, accessories, budget, and of course practicality, technology, and drivability. This year the cars were judged by the professional car media (30% of the total figure), customers and families (50%), and also costs per kilometer for each vehicle. This crucial last element contributes to 20% of the total figure." BYD ATTO 3, awarded a maximum of 5 stars by safety organization Euro NCAP, ended as the number one vehicle in the electric segment. This is a great result for a brand-new vehicle that has only just been launched in Europe at the Paris Motor Show in October 2022. The BYD ATTO 3 is a spacious front-wheel drive C-Segment SUV that combines modern aesthetics with exceptional intelligence and efficiency derived from pioneering electric vehicle technology and smart connectivity.
BYD ATTO 3 also benefits from the ground-breaking in-house developed BYD Blade Battery which is revolutionizing safety, durability, and performance in the EV industry. The cobalt-free Blade Battery uses Lithium Iron-Phosphate (LFP) which offers a much higher level of protection compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. Furthermore, the Blade Battery offers more stability, safety, and durability, delivering high power density with the benefit of ultra-low energy consumption.
Measuring 4,455 mm in length and 2,050 mm wide (with wing mirrors unfolded), the BYD ATTO 3 enjoys a 2,720 mm wheelbase and is optimized for space and comfort. BYD ATTO 3 offers seating for 5 occupants and plenty of storage in the 440-liter boot, which can be expanded to 1138 liters when the rear seats are folded flat. The vehicle offers a highly efficient 60.48 kWh BYD Blade Battery with a 420km range (WLTP combined). 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.
Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of BYD Auto Industry Co. Ltd. in Nepal, has already launched the BYD Atto 3 electric SUV in Nepal through the company's state-of-the-art showroom in Naxal, Kathmandu. The BYD Atto 3 is priced at Rs 89.90 Lakh in the Nepalese market.

Published Date: 2022-12-21 08:40:33
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