BYD Atto 3 in Malaysia: pre-order for RM1.5k; 410 km Standard price RM150k, 480 km Extended price RM170k
After announcing that BYD Atto 3 will be released this December 9-11, 2022 with Limited invitation to the public, the all-electric crossover is now available for pre-order. Atto 3 is among many BYD . vehicles about to be introduced in Malaysia by its official distributors, Sime Darby Motors.
The Atto 3 ‘Standard Range’ is estimated to cost RM150k while the Atto 3 ‘Extended Range’ is expected to cost around RM170k. To make a reservation, customers will need a deposit of RM1,500, which is refundable. Pre-orders are for the first 100 Atto 3s only.
The all-electric crossover is available with two different battery capacities. The Standard Range model is equipped with a 49.92 kWh battery pack while the Extended Range model is equipped with a larger 60.48 kWh battery. BYD claims the Atto 3 Standard Range can go up to 410 km on a single charge, based on the NEDC test cycle (345 km WLTP) while the Extended Range can go back up to range to 480 km in the NEDC test cycle (420 km WLTP ).
Both options are by BYD Blade LFP battery pack developed in-house is used to power a front-mounted electric motor, helping to create an efficient front-wheel drive Atto 3 crossover, with 204 PS and 310 Nm of torque. Atto 3 supports AC charging up to 7 kW along with DC fast charging up to 70 kW or 80 kW depending on battery capacity. With fast charging up to 80 kW DC, the Atto 3 can be charged from 0-80% state of charge (SoC) in 45 minutes.
Atto 3 will come in five colors – Ski White, Boulder Grey, Forest Green, Parkour Red and Surf Blue. With prices ranging from RM150k to RM170k, Atto 3 will compete with products like Hyundai Kona Electric ranges from RM156k to RM208k. This also puts Atto 3 in direct competition with GWM’s Ora Good Cat, which is only launched in Malaysia yesterday, starting at RM140k.
Atto 3 recently made headlines in Thailand after it caused a frenzy among local buyers with long lines of people starting at 3 am to win a seat to buy an electric crossover.
With a local launch coming soon, along with the buzz the Atto 3 has created, BYD’s incredible global sales momentum for the NEV looks set to continue. Last week, the company announced that they sold one million NEV in just six months. NEV is a term used in China to refer to electric vehicles including hybrids, PHEVs and fully electric vehicles. How do you think Atto 3 will be received in Malaysia? The price is pretty competitive eh?
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