BYD delivers 700 Atto 3 EVs in India in just 2 months

BYD has orders for over 600 Q1R electric heavy-haulers and has supplied over 1,000 buses equipped with BYD powertrains and batteries.

China-based BYD has delivered more than 700 units of the Atto 3 electric SUV in India in just 2 months.

BYD currently offers two EVs in India. These include the e6 MPV and the Atto 3. The latter is priced at Rs 34 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Atto 3 comes with a 60.48 kWh battery pack that offers a range of 521 km (ARAI). It powers an electric motor mounted on the front axle. It makes 201 BHP and 310 Nm. BYD claims the Atto 3 can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds.

BYD has also introduced its all-electric heavy-duty trucks in India. The company has orders for over 600 Q1R electric heavy-haulers. It has also supplied over 1,000 buses equipped with BYD powertrains and batteries.

BYD India has over 2,000 employees and operates 24 outlets across India. The company aims to expand to 53 outlets by the end of 2023.