[TusharK]

BYD Atto 3 electric SUV India launch on October 11

According to a media report, BYD is set to launch the Atto 3 electric SUV in the Indian market on October 11, 2022.



The BYD Atto 3 will be assembled in India from semi-knocked down kits (SKD). It is expected to be priced at around Rs 35 lakh and deliveries are expected to start from January 2023.

The BYD Atto 3 measures 4,455 mm in length, 1,875 mm in width and has a wheelbase of 2,720 mm. It features sleek twin-pod LED headlamps with a chrome strip in the centre and slim tail lamp units with a light bar at the rear.

The car comes with a futuristic-looking interior with a dual-tone dashboard that houses a touchscreen infotainment system. The Atto 3 comes with a 3-spoke steering wheel and a digital instrument cluster.

Powering the Atto 3 is a permanent magnet synchronous motor that develops 201 BHP and 310 Nm, which is said to propel the car from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. It is rumoured to come with the larger 60.48 kWh battery pack, which has a maximum claimed range of 420 km (WLTP cycle).

Source: Autocar India

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[SKC-auto]

MG ZS EV price is reduced in Australia due to Atto3 pricing, now in India they want to sell at 35lakhs?

https://thedriven.io/2022/09/07/mg-u...ange-on-cards/

[SShandilya]

Historically whenever a Chinese company decides to enter a new market, they go with a very aggressive approach to capture market share.

I don’t think it would be any different this time, I think it will be priced around MG ZS EV

[DeKay]

Originally Posted by SShandilya

Historically whenever a Chinese company decides to enter a new market, they go with a very aggressive approach to capture market share.

I don’t think it would be any different this time, I think it will be priced around MG ZS EV

If the BYD Atto 3 is an SKD product; they won't be able to price it near the CKD MG ZS EV.

[Shreyans_Jain]

Originally Posted by SShandilya

I don’t think it would be any different this time, I think it will be priced around MG ZS EV

Originally Posted by DeKay

If the BYD Atto 3 is an SKD product; they won't be able to price it near the CKD MG ZS EV.

The difference, if any, has to be on account of the battery. 60kwh vs 50 on the ZS. Battery is straightaway 50% bigger than the one on the Nexon EV Max.

Then there is the tech inside the battery. BYD’s Blade batteries are supposed to be the best in the businesses - very hardy and much suited for usage in high ambient temperatures and for continuous fast charging. Going by the kind of battery used in the e6 minivan, this itself is a big differentiator over the ZS.

Still, I find the ZS EV (sole fully loaded trim) to be priced pretty optimistically for what it offers, and this should ideally allow BYD to price their car about par.

[DeKay]

Originally Posted by Shreyans_Jain

The difference, if any, has to be on account of the battery. 60kwh vs 50 on the ZS. Battery is straightaway 50% bigger than the one on the Nexon EV Max.

Then there is the tech inside the battery. BYD’s Blade batteries are supposed to be the best in the businesses - very hardy and much suited for usage in high ambient temperatures and for continuous fast charging. Going by the kind of battery used in the e6 minivan, this itself is a big differentiator over the ZS.

Still, I find the ZS EV (sole fully loaded trim) to be priced pretty optimistically for what it offers, and this should ideally allow BYD to price their car about par.

BYD has 2 battery sizes internationally - a 49.92 kWh pack and a 60.48 kWh. I hope they launch both and price the smaller one at least right at par with the ZS EV.

[Reinhard]

Front of a CR-V, side of a Creta, rear of some LandRover. A pretty neat blend of these to make a car who's looks won't invite hate. Interesting entrant this - a Leopard amongst chicken. Not just any cat.

But what I will remember for the longest time are - the name "ATTO" (seriously? Bajaj is laughing somewhere) and the tweeters peeking out of the doors (assuming thats what they are).

Once again - our market is waking up very fast to EVs. But I don't think the local established players are being stupid in their product pipeline. While there is a bunch of EVs mushrooming everywhere - regardless of the initial advertised range, the actual support infra is next to 0 on our roads. EVs still will be 2nd cars for urban / semi urban dwellers. Novelty is on one side, reality on the other. For at least another 8-10 years, these can't be mainstream primary cars. I think the auto-makers have planned things pretty well. There is still plenty need of ICE cars and they are making the most of the demand while the Sun is out. Good for the share-holders too. The products will come out at the right time from everyone. We already see it from all major players that their platform designs and plans are present. Just cars are not on sale. Don't write off the established players - even Suzuki. They know what they are doing.

[aim120]

Originally Posted by Shreyans_Jain

The difference, if any, has to be on account of the battery. 60kwh vs 50 on the ZS. Battery is straightaway 50% bigger than the one on the Nexon EV Max.
.

If that is the case, why was the BYD E6 ( discontinued now in australia ) with 70kwh battery priced lower in australia, then the atto 3 with a 50kwh pack.

The E6 is bigger in wheelbase, length and height but has a lower kw motor and shorter width.

Also MG buys battery from another company for 50kwh pack, I know that CATL supplies MG for the 72kwh NMC battery version (not sold in india) vs the 50kwh which is a LFP supplied from another chinese company.

BYD makes their own batteries, so that may help them price the ATTO competitively.

[Arsenic]

Originally Posted by Reinhard

The tweeters peeking out of the doors (assuming thats what they are).

They aren’t tweeters haha, those are the door handles on the ATTO 3

Funky interior, but not bad IMO.

[GKR9900]

Originally Posted by Reinhard

the tweeters peeking out of the doors (assuming thats what they are).

Originally Posted by Arsenic

They aren’t tweeters haha, those are the door handles on the ATTO 3

Funky interior, but not bad IMO.

From what I could make out from other YouTube videos, it's the door handle housed atop the tweeters. The round perforated part is indeed the tweeter and the curved horizontal slab like thing is the door handle to be pulled.

[man_and_machine]

The entry of BYD is a serious thing to note. BYD outsold Tesla, on sheer numbers not in consumer acceptance, or value. In the initial phase of technology adoption numbers matter, then there is the realisation of value, comparison of what is better etc. Would you bet on an expensing experience of a lower valued one that can next lead to be a more informed customer?
The e-car market is starting to get noticed. While models like C5 aircross etc, have launched ridiculous products are ridiculous prices, I don't know how that market will look 5 years from now, when you want to change and upgrade?
Hope they price BYD smarltly to get more visible presence on the road, get acceptance in the market.

[Venkatesh]

On World EV day BYD India has shared the first teaser of its upcoming Electric SUV - Atto 3.



Link

[Torq]

Impressive specs on paper. Hopefully they launch with a compatible charger (CCS2 port hopefully.)

Originally Posted by Livnletcarsliv

Looking at the specs, looks, dimensions, features, range and if the pricing is anywhere between 30-35L (as mentioned in the news), this is going to be a Tsunami hit.
Also, some other factors in favour of BYD are reliability.

Practically no sales & service network negligible ASS, no relevance to current market scenario, reliability of any EV car cannot be ascertained currently. Also, at above 30L price point, in the luxury car segment, its really difficult to survive without high profit margins or big volume.
So no, NOT a tsunami hit unfortunately.
A tough competition to MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona nonetheless.

[Lobogris]

Originally Posted by SShandilya

Historically whenever a Chinese company decides to enter a new market, they go with a very aggressive approach to capture market share.

I don’t think it would be any different this time, I think it will be priced around MG ZS EV

In this case it is confirmed to be priced at 35 lakhs ex showroom.

[nitish13]

Hello everyone
I have booked the atto 3 just 2 days. The dealer here was reluctant to share any details officially. Just said that currently they are taking pre launch booking of 25 vehicles only. In terms of pricing he said mostly it will be in the range of 25-30 lakhs ex-showroom.