Cimex Inc., the authorized distributor of BYD vehicles in Nepal, is preparing to launch the ATTO 3 in Nepal. The Atto 3 is the company's second vehicle (after the Yuan Plus) to use the all-new BYD 3.0 e-platform. The all-new electric car will be BYD's latest addition to the E6, M3 and T3 lineup.

Design

The design of the new ATTO 3 is based on the company's own Dragon Face 3.0 design language. The EV is aerodynamically designed and its front fascia features a sleek bumper with a wide chrome strip in the middle – which is further extended to slim LED headlamps with DRLs. At the rear, the car is equipped with split LED taillights; the taillights are connected by a horizontal light bar. And just below the rear windshield, the EV has "Build Your Dreams" written on it. Up top, the car is equipped with an electric panoramic sunroof with anti-clog function, roof rails and a shark fin antenna.

In addition, the car is available in five color variants: Climbing grey, Hiking green, Parkour red, Skiing white and Surfing blue. The interior of the EV is offered in two color options: Eclipse blue and Hazy gray. The seats are upholstered in leather and the rear seats are split 60/40, which expands the luggage space to 1340 litres.

On the dashboard is a steering wheel with mounted control buttons (for audio, phone and AC) and behind it is a 5-inch digital instrument console that displays the speedometer and tachometer dials. In the middle is a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system that is compatible with both Apple Carplay and Android Auto.

Drivetrain

The Atto 3 is powered by the BYD Blade Battery and is offered in two battery pack variants: 49.92 kWh and 60.48 kWh. Both batteries are paired with a PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor), which generates a maximum power of 150 kW and a maximum torque of 310 Nm. The EV is fully charged in 45 minutes via an 80kW charger; and on a full charge it provides a standard range of 320 km (49.92 kWh battery); the one powered by a 60.48 kWh battery provides a range of up to 420 km. BYD claims the EV can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds.

Specifications

ATTO 3 specification

49.92 kWh and 60.48 kWh batteries

Battery type BYD Blade Battery

PMSM Motor (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor)

Power 150 kW

Torque 310 Nm

Range 320 (standard range) and 420 (extended range)

Charging time 45 minutes (via 80 kW charger)

Seats 5

Ground clearance 175 mm

Wheelbase 2720 mm

Ready weight 1680-1750 kg

Other functions:

The EV comes with a host of practical features such as wireless phone charger, electrically adjustable ORVM, one-touch tailgate open/close, built-in USB charger, keyless entry and start, and a portable card key, among others.

In terms of safety, the car is equipped with 7 SRS airbags and anchor points for ISOFIX child restraint systems. The car will also get an automatic emergency braking system with front and rear warning.

BYD ATTO 3 price in Nepal

BYD ATTO 3 could be launched in Nepal during August. The EV could come at an expected price of 60-80 thousand.

BYD models Price in Nepal

ATTO 3 Rs 60-80 crore