BYD has launched the highly anticipated electric SUV – ATTO 3 – in Nepal at a price of Rs 89.90 lakh. ATTO 3 is based on BYD's brand new e-platform 3.0. The new electric SUV is offered in a single variant that is powered by a 60.48 kWh battery and provides a range of 420 km. 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. 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.

Powertrain

The Atto 3 is powered by a 60.48 kWh BYD Blade Battery. The battery is paired with a PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) that generates a maximum power of 150 kW and a maximum torque of 310 Nm. The EV will charge from 0-80% in 50 minutes using the 80kW DC fast charger and the 7kW AC charger will fully charge the SUV in around 9.5-10 hours. ATTO 3 provides a range of 420 km on a full charge.

Specifications

ATTO 3 specification

Battery 60.48 kWh

Battery type BYD Blade Battery

PMSM Motor (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor)

Maximum power 150 kW

Maximum torque 310 Nm

Range 420 km

Charging time 0-80% in 50 minutes (via 80 kW charger)

0-100% in 9.5-10 hours (via AC 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 seven 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

Cimex, the authorized distributor of BYD cars in Nepal, has launched the ATTO 3 at a price of Rs 89.90 lakh. The electric SUV serves as a rival to similar other electric SUVs such as the MG ZS EV and the Hyundai Kona EV.

BYD models Price in Nepal

ATTO 3 Rs 89.90 lakh