BYD Atto 3

The Atto 3, marketed as the Yuan Plus in China, is the successor of the BYD Yuan, which was available as a petrol, petrol hybrid, and battery electric models. The Yuan Plus is significantly larger than its predecessor, occupying the C-segment compact crossover space (A-class in China).[5]

The Yuan Plus was first showcased in August 2021 at the Chengdu Auto Show, and was officially released in February 2022 after pre-orders in China opened in January.[3][6] During its introduction, BYD also announced its export market name, the Atto 3.

Unlike other models in the "Dynasty" series, the Yuan Plus is based on BYD's latest e-Platform 3.0. It is equipped with a 204 hp (152 kW; 207 PS) front-wheel drive electric motor providing 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) of torque, powered by BYD's proprietary lithium iron phosphate (LFP) Blade battery.[7] It offers two battery pack options — the 49.92 kWh unit capable of travelling 430 km (267 mi) under the China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC) driving cycle or 345 km (214 mi) under the WLTP standards; while the 60.48 kWh battery pack is rated at 510 km (317 mi) (CLTC) or 420 km (261 mi) (WLTP).[8] It is equipped with MacPherson strut front suspension, and multi-link independent rear suspension.[9]

The Atto 3 is built on 400-volt electrical architecture and supports maximum AC charging (Type 2) of 7 kW (standard) or 11 kW (option) as well as DC fast charging (CCS2) at a maximum rate of either 70 kW (Standard Range) or 80 kW (Extended Range). At 80 kW, charging from 0% to 80% can be completed in 45 minutes.[10][11]

The Atto 3 interior design is inspired by fitness culture and features aesthetics resembling gym and sports equipment such as treadmill, boxing ring, dumbbells and muscle fibers.[12][13] The centre 12.8-inch (with an optional larger 15.6-inch) infotainment system is based on Android,[9] and the screen can be rotated between portrait and landscape orientations.[14] The boot space is measured at 440 litres (16 cu ft), or 1,338 litres (47.3 cu ft) with the rear seats folded.[15]

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  Interior

In a review published in March 2023, British media Top Gear rated the car 7/10, noting that "Broadly, we're impressed... it drives decently under most circumstances… depressing though it is to say, in this class 'decent' is as good as it gets," while noting its soggy brakes and small boot space. The media also recorded a 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) acceleration time in 7.3 seconds.[28] British Auto Express commented that "BYD has done a good job with the brakes".[29] Car magazine from the UK noted that the Atto 3 supports DC rapid charging, but only at speeds up to 88 kW, which means a 30–80% boost takes around 29 minutes. Australian media Drive awarded the Atto 3 as the winner of the "2023 Drive Car of the Year Best EV under $70,000" in March 2023, due to its exceptional price, comfort, roominess and performance. The publication noted its poor tyre performance, unintuitive 'P' park button, and an unrefined lane-keeping assistance system, rating it 7.1/10.[30] Malaysian publication Paultan.org commented that the Atto 3's seats are "among the most comfortable chairs we’ve ever sat in."[31] Autocar India stated that the vehicle feels roomy due to its long wheelbase and the presence of a sunroof, and features well-built cabin panels.[32]

In a 2022 testing, the BYD Atto 3 was rated 5 star in Euro NCAP. [33]

Euro NCAP scores (2022)
Overall rating
Adult Occupant	91%
Child Occupant	89%
Vulnerable Road Users	69%
Safety Assist	74%

• 2022 New Zealand Car of the Year[34][35]
• VAB Family Car of the Year 2023[36]
• The Straits Times Car of the Year 2022[37]
• Israel Sport 5 Vehicle of the Year[38]
• 2022 Thailand Best EV SUV[38]
• 2023 Drive Car of the Year Best Electric Vehicle Under $70,000[39]

229,020 units of the Atto 3 / Yuan Plus was sold globally in 2022, which accounted 25 percent of battery electric vehicles sold by BYD in the period.[5]

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