BYD Atto 3
Overview
Battery Capacity
60.48 kWh
Driving Range
468 km to 521 km
Power
201bhp
Charging Time
9.5-10 hours
Boot Space
440 litres
Transmission
Automatic transmission
Colors
Who Is This Car For
- A modern, somewhat quirky interior design (especially globally) with a large rotating display.
- Single-motor front-wheel drive layout in India.
- Competitive electric range, fast-charging capability, and lots of tech/safety features.
- Price in India starts from about ₹ 24.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base variant and up to about ₹ 33.99 lakh for the top variant.
It’s aimed to challenge established ICE SUVs and earlier EVs, offering a strong value proposition in the EV space.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong electric-range numbers for its price class (up to ~ 521 km of claimed ARAI range)
- Good specifications: 201 bhp (≈150 kW) motor and 310 Nm torque in Indian spec.
- Plenty of tech and safety features (including ADAS suite)
- Uses Blade battery which BYD highlights for safety and durability.
- Good build and finish relative to price in EV category in India.
Cons
- Public fast-charging infrastructure in some regions may limit full utilisation of range/charging benefits.
- Some reviewers point out quirky design elements (interior styling) may not appeal to everyone.
- Service network for BYD in India is still growing compared to legacy OEMs.
- As with many EVs, real-world range may fall short of claimed numbers under some conditions (e.g., heavy use of AC, highways).
Cruising Down The History
- The model globally is also known as the BYD Yuan Plus in China.
- Production began January 2022 (China) and the model is now offered in multiple markets.
- In India, BYD India launched the Atto 3 in November 2022.
- The Atto 3 builds on BYD’s EV strategy and the Blade battery tech which began featuring in earlier models; the e-Platform 3.0 underpins it.
- Sales growth has been notable for BYD globally, helping the brand gain traction in EV markets.
Engine & Performance
Tech Savvy Or Not
Range & Charging
Interior & Exterior
Dimensions
Braking & Safety
Price & Warranty
Competitors
Key competitors in India in similar EV / premium compact SUV category include:
- MG ZS EV
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Tata Curvv EV (upcoming)
Buy Or Bye Bye!
If you’re considering purchase:
- Ensure you verify variant specific features (some features may only be on higher trims).
- Check local charging infrastructure and home charger installation availability.
- Confirm service network of BYD India in your city/region.
- Evaluate your usage profile (city vs highway) and whether the claimed range fits your real-life needs.
- Check for state/local subsidies for EVs which may reduce your purchase cost.