The BYD ATTO 3 has arrived in South Africa, with the local arm of the Chinese automaker releasing pricing for the all-electric crossover. See pricing below…

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BYD ATTO 3 SPECIFICATIONS

As standard, the three-strong ATTO 3 line-up ships with a host of convenience and safety features as standard. Included in the package are touchscreen infotainment; automatic climate control; a 360-degree surround-view camera system, supplemented by fore and aft park distance sensors; keyless entry and start; adaptive cruise control, and a panoramic sunroof. Safety items include, seven airbags, ISOFIX child-seat anchorages, blind-spot monitoring and lane departure warning. ABS, traction control and stability control are also present, as is tyre pressure monitoring. In addition, the ATTO 3 has received a five-star ANCAP safety rating. The exterior features LED daytime-running lights, and 18-inch alloy wheels.

BYD ATTO 3 POWERTRAINS

All ATTO 3 variants employ a single electric motor, producing 150 kW and 310 Nm of torque. Power is exclusively sent to the front wheels. However, two battery sizes are available, a 50.1 kWh unit, providing a claimed range of 345 km (in the Active derivative), and a 60.4 kWh, offering a claimed range of 420 km (in the Comfort and Design models). The 0-100 km/h sprint time is rated at 7.3 seconds, while the top speed is 160 km/h.

BYD ATTO 3 PRICING IN SOUTH AFRICA

As standard, all models ship with a five-year/100 000 km service plan and a warranty of similar duration and distance.

  • ATTO 3 Active – R768 000
  • ATTO 3 Comfort – R835 000
  • ATTO 3 Design – R835 000