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New base trim brings a smaller battery, making the Atto 3 more affordable by Rs 9 lakh.
BYD has launched two new trims for its Atto 3 electric SUV, which was earlier available only as a fully loaded model. With this, the Atto 3 is available in three trims, which BYD has named Dynamic, Premium and Superior. While the Dynamic trim is priced at Rs 24.99 lakh, the company hasn’t yet provided prices for the others. For context, the Atto 3 previously cost Rs 33.99 lakh. Crucially, the new base trim brings in a smaller battery and fewer features for more competitive pricing.
- BYD Atto 3 gets a smaller 50kWh battery pack
- Electric motor specifications remain unchanged
- Atto 3 now better placed to rival MG ZS EV
BYD Atto 3 battery, range and specifications
The biggest change in the new Dynamic trim is under the skin—a new 49.92kWh battery with an ARAI-claimed range of 468km. The Premium and Superior trims get the larger 60.48kWh battery that the Atto 3 originally came with; their ARAI-claimed range is 521km. All three trims continue to be powered by a single rear-axle electric motor that produces 204 hp and 310 Nm of torque.
Using a DC fast charger, the Atto 3’s battery pack can be charged from 0 to 80 percent in 50 minutes, irrespective of the variant. When using an AC charger, it takes 8 hours to fully charge the smaller battery and approximately 10 hours for the larger battery. The company is offering a 7kW home charger and a 3kW portable charging box.
BYD Atto 3 features
The new entry-level trims naturally lose out on a few features available on the top-spec Superior trim. The mid-spec Premium trim deletes the ADAS suite and adaptive LED headlights; the base Dynamic trim further misses out on a powered tailgate, an 8-speaker sound system, multi-colour ambient lighting. The Dynamic trim also rides on smaller 17-inch wheels. BYD has also introduced a new Cosmos Black colour shade for the all-electric SUV.
The top-spec Superior trim continues with features such as a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a 5-inch digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charging, automatic climate control and powered front seats. Safety features include 360-degree camera, 7 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability program and TPMS.
BYD Atto 3 rivals
Until now, the Atto 3 did not have a direct rival in the market with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 having a more premium positioning and the MG ZS EV being a lot more affordable. However, entry-level variants of the Atto 3 are now better placed as a rival to the ZS EV that also gets a 50.3kWh battery pack for a claimed range of 461km, and is priced between Rs 18.98 lakh and Rs 25.44 lakh, ex-showroom. The Atto 3 will also see competition from upcoming EVs like the Hyundai Creta EV and Maruti eVX.
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