The BYD Atto 3 is now available to order in the UK with customer deliveries starting from 15 March 2023. The first BYD ‘Pioneer’ stores will open imminently and are situated along the spine of UK including Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, and Milton Keynes. BYD’s Atto 3 has scored a Five-Star Rating in Euro NCAP Safety Tests. Prices start from £36,490. It’s great news for the UK market as the Atto 3 is a spacious C-Segment SUV, combining modern aesthetics with exceptional intelligence and efficiency derived from pioneering electric vehicle technology and smart connectivity.
The Atto 3 is equipped with the 60.48 kWh BYD Blade Battery with a 260-mile range (WLTP combined) and DC Charging (SOC 30-80%) in just 29 minutes. It also comes with a high-efficiency heat pump and the industry’s first direct cooling and heating system for power batteries, increasing thermal efficiency by up to 20% in the winter.
The Atto 3 has been well received in Australia and New Zealand, selling 2,113 units last year in Australia despite only arriving late last year. In New Zealand, it is the top selling EV so far in 2023. In Europe, the Atto 3 has already won several awards, including being voted the Family Car of The Year 2023 by the VAB.
It’s really good to see that the Atto 3 is now available in the UK. This gives the UK market another cool new EV to consider. With its impressive features and competitive pricing, it’s sure to be a hit with consumers. It’s also great to see that BYD is making an impact in the UK market with its passenger cars and commercial vehicles. We look forward to seeing more of BYD’s vehicles in the UK market.
FAQ
Q1. How electric car batteries work?
A1. Electric car batteries are typically lithium-ion batteries that store energy and power the motor. They are recharged by plugging the car into an electric outlet or charging station.
Q2. What electric car has the longest range?
A2. The Tesla Model S has the longest range of any electric car currently on the market, with a range of up to 370 miles on a single charge.
Q3. How electric car batteries are recycled?
A3. Electric car batteries are recycled by breaking them down into their component parts and then separating out the metals, plastics, and other materials for reuse. The metals are melted down and reused in new products, while the plastics and other materials are recycled into new products.
