BYD Storms Paris With Atto 3 Crossover, Han Sedan, And Tang SUV Highlighting Its European Launch

BYD, a number one pressure in new power automobiles within the Chinese language market, introduced its European launch two years in the past, however the precise rollout is happening this yr with a three-member EV lineup. The Atto 3 compact crossover, the Han sedan, and the Tang giant SUV had been showcased on the Paris Motor Present as we speak, as they launch in a number of European markets.

The BYD Atto 3 was initially launched in 2021 in China, the place it’s offered below the Yuan Plus nameplate. It’s primarily based on the e-Platform 3.0, measuring 4,455 mm (175.4 inches) lengthy, 1,875 mm (73.8 inches) huge, and 1,615 mm (63.6 inches) tall, with a wheelbase of two,720 mm (107.1 inches). These figures place it within the coronary heart of the C-SUV (compact) phase which is sort of fashionable in Europe.

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Whereas the Chinese language model is obtainable in several variations, the European Atto 3 comes fitted with a single front-mounted electrical motor producing 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and a BYD Blade Battery with a capability of 60.48 kWh providing a 420 km (261 miles) WLTP vary. The mannequin was just lately examined by Euro NCAP, scoring a powerful five-star security ranking.

The second EV is a sporty sedan referred to as BYD Han. This one was launched in 2020 with PHEV and EV powertrains, though Europe will solely get the electrical model. Measuring 4,995 mm (196.7 inches) lengthy, 1,910 mm (75.2 inches) huge, and 1,495 mm (58.9 inches) tall with a 2,920 mm (115 inches) wheelbase, it has the same footprint to the Tesla Mannequin S.

In Europe, the BYD Han comes fitted with a dual-motor AWD powertrain producing a mixed 510 hp (380 kW / 517 PS). The Chinese language automaker is so happy with the three.9-second time for the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) dash that had it written on the tailgate. Due to a big 85,4 kWh BYD Blade battery, the WLTP vary is 521 km (324 miles).

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The third mannequin is a big three-row SUV referred to as BYD Tang. That is the oldest of the bunch having been launched in China again in 2018, though it obtained facelifted in 2021. It measures 4,870 mm (191.7 inches) lengthy, 1,950 mm (76.8 inches) huge, and 1,725 mm (67.9 inches) tall. This footprint positions it between the Tesla Mannequin Y and Mannequin X, although its 2,820 mm (111 inches) wheelbase is shorter than each. The BYD Tang will get the identical 510 hp (380 kW / 517 PS) AWD electrical powertrain with the Han, and a barely bigger 86,4 kWh battery. Nonetheless, the 400 km (249 miles) WLTP vary determine of the SUV is way worse than the low-slung sedan.

Moreover the trio of EVs which might be already accessible, BYD is planning on increasing its European lineup in 2023 with the addition of the newer Seal sedan as a direct rival to the Tesla Mannequin 3. Lastly, the Chinese language model can be contemplating bringing the BYD Dolphin electrical hatchback to the Previous Continent, rivaling the VW ID.3.

BYD Atto 3

BYD Han

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