The BYD Atto 2 was formally launched in Europe with two trim ranges as this mannequin readies for the gross sales launch. This EV is bought because the Yuan Up in China and a number of other different automobile markets. It boasts a zero-to-hundred acceleration time of seven.9 seconds and 65 kW DC charging.
The BYD Yuan Up entered the Chinese language market in March final yr with a worth vary of 96,800 – 119,800 yuan (13,280 – 16,430 USD). Its cumulative gross sales reached 134,839 items final yr. Now, BYD formally launched the Yuan Up in Europe, rebranded because the Atto 2. It’s positioned as an interim mannequin between the Dolphin hatchback and the Atto 3 crossover.
BYD Atto 2 in Europe
The BYD Atto 2 stands on the e-Platfrom 3.0 modular structure. Regardless of being a small SUV, the Atto 2 boasts sturdy styling with a excessive bonnet line and plastic trim round a decrease a part of the physique. One other spotlight of this mannequin is the blackened pillars, which create a suspended roof design. It has 4 physique colour variants: inexperienced, grey, white, and black.
The entrance finish of the Atto 2 adopts the Dragon Face design language with skinny headlights. Its taillight unit incorporates a “Chinese language knot” sample. Nonetheless, BYD Europe officers claimed that the taillight design options the “recognizable image of a Möbius ring, bringing countless luck for the motive force and all passengers.” The precise dimensions of the Atto 2 are 4310/1830/1675 mm and a wheelbase of 2620 mm.
The inside of the BYD Atto 2 adopts a floating 12.8-inch rotatable display and an 8.8-inch LCD instrument cluster. BYD officers highlighted that the BYD Atto 2’s seats are coated with eco-friendly vegan leather-based. The entrance seats of this EV additionally boast digital changes and heating. One other spotlight of the Atto 2 is a big panoramic sunroof. The trunk capability of the automobile reaches 400 liters. And the utmost capability with rear seats folded is 1,340 liters.
The BYD Atto 2 adopts a forty five.12 kWh LFP battery that helps a DC charging energy of 65 kW. The utmost AC charging energy is 11 kW, which isn’t unhealthy, contemplating the category of this car. In consequence, this EV can cost from 30 to 80% in 28 minutes. And the 10-80% charging takes 37 minutes. This battery pack powers a single electrical motor for 130 kW (174 hp) and 290 Nm. In consequence, the Atto speeds as much as 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. The highest velocity is 160 km/h. Its vary reaches 312 km below WLTP situations.
Atto 2 trim ranges in Europe
The BYD Atto 2 shall be out there for buy in Europe in two trim ranges: Lively and Increase. The entry-level modification has R17 wheels, leather-based seats, a ten.1-inch display, a rear-view digital camera, rear parking radars, six audio system, and 6 airbags.
The BYD Atto 2 Increase has some notable upgrades, together with electrically folding side-view mirrors, a heated steering wheel, heated seats, ambient lighting, a lift parcel shelf, a 12.8-inch display, and eight audio system. Different options embody entrance parking radars and a surround-view digital camera system.
There isn’t a details about the pricing of the BYD Atto 2 in Europe. In China, the Yuan Up has a worth vary of 96,800 – 119,800 yuan (13,280 – 16,430 USD).
