Chinese automaker BYD successfully produced its first 500,000th Atto 3 e-SUV, also known as “Yuan Plus,” in its home market just 19 months after its market launch.
“With its outstanding performance and exceptional pure electric driving experience, the BYD ATTO 3, as the first global EV model of BYD, has garnered global acclaim and achieved remarkable success.”
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BYD Atto 3’s arrival
The Driven reported that BYD’s first-ever Atto 3 model left the assembly line in February 2022.
The Australian market was among the first foreign countries to get deliveries of the new all-electric SUV. The Chinese automaker officially introduced the model in Australia in Q1 2022.
Initial deliveries started in August 2022, while volume deliveries began later in the year. Remarkably, it has now penetrated 55 countries across the world, including Columbia, Brazil, Thailand, and Mexico.
According to Car News China, BYD has already exported more than 102,000 Atto 3 units globally as of August 2023. Meanwhile, it has already sold over 359,000 units in its home market. The report further noted that the model currently sells more than 30,000 units per month on average.
Technical specs and pricing
Electrek noted that the BYD Atto 3 rides on the brand’s popular e-platform 3.0 for better efficiency and safety.
Below are the key specifications of the BYD Atto 3, as indicated on the company’s official website:
| Powertrain | |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Maximum power (kW) | 150 |
| Maximum torque (N·m) | 310 |
| Performance | |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h (s) | 7.3 |
| Driving range: NEDC (km) | 410/480 |
| Driving range: WLTP Combined (km) | 345/420 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Battery type | BYD Blade Battery |
| Battery capacity (kWh) | 49.92/60.48 |
| Dimensions | |
| Overall length (mm) | 4,455 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,875 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,615 |
| Wheel track – front / rear (mm) | 1,575/1,580 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,720 |
| Ground clearance unladen (mm) | 175 |
| Ground clearance laden (mm) | 150 |
| Luggage capacity – Min (L) | 440 |
| Luggage capacity – Max (L) | 1,340 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1,680/1,750 |
| Gross vehicle mass (kg) | 2,090/2,160 |
The BYD Atto 3 offers five variants with a price range of 135,800 yuan ($18,700) to 163,800 yuan ($22,516).
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The production of the 500,000th BYD Atto 3 marks a major achievement for the Chinese industry leader as its primary export offering. The remarkable success of the model is unsurprising, given its affordability compared to most e-SUV models available in the market today.
Moreover, it offers innovative features for that price, including front seat heating and ventilation, a 3D transparent panoramic image system, and a child-friendly mode, among others.
