In the recent past, BYD launched a new electric car called the Atto 2 during the recent Brussels Motor Show. The Atto 3 longer model is currently on sale in India and has been launched in selected European countries while the Atto 2 will be launched in Europe next month. At onset however, they plan to introduce the EV with just one battery pack and powertrain layout. Here are 5 features you should know about the Atto 2.
BYD Atto 2: A Restyled Version for the European Market
The BYD Atto 2, is a restyled version specific to the European market of the BYD Yuan Up model. First launched in early 2024, the Yuan Up is in markets such as Colombia, Brazil and China, as of the date of writing this paper. It is also sold as the BYD Yuan Pro in some of the Latin American nations as well as the BYD S1 Pro in Costa Rica.
BYD Atto 2 Overview
The BYD Atto 2 is a battery electric SUV developed to meet the increasing need for electric vehicles with small size and a stylish and sleek look. It does provide the best of comfort, style and power as those residing in urban centers require. The Atto 2 looks quite unassuming but it is not camouflaged; it does not bring an over-the-top design like some of the new electric SUVs out there.
Key Features of the BYD Atto 2:
Dimensions:
- Length: 4310 mm
- Width: 1830 mm
- Height: 1675 mm
In size range similar to the Hyundai Creta EV and the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara.
Exterior Design:
- Front Design: Starting with features conventional LED headlamps and Complementing a horizontal line black sash element.
- Silhouette: The car sits high off the ground with a relatively short height giving it an SUV like appearance while at the same time being compact.
- Overhangs: The straightforward front and rear overhang display a balanced distribution pole of the automobile.
- Cladding: Powerful protective overlay on the edges of the wheel arches and under the body strengthens its aggressive-looking lines.
- Rear Design: The separate connection of the rear lamp gives a smart and technologically enhanced look to the tail lamp.
The design of the Atto 2 guarantees that it does not compromise its working efficiency in order to give it a distinctive and unique appearance.
Interior Specification of the BYD Atto 2
Inside the cabin, there are numerous technological inconveniences with a touch of style in the latest EV offering, the BYD Atto 2. Launched with several luxury features meant to improve comfort, connectivity and security it comes with. Right from the huge pivoting touchscreen to embracing futuristic technologies like advanced driver aids, the Atto 2 delivers equal satisfaction to those computerized drivers and the conventional ones.
Key Interior Features of the BYD Atto 2:
Rotating 15.6-inch Touchscreen:
- Frequently referred to as the inspiration for the cabin, delivering a huge, straightforward touch screen in front of the driver.
- The touchscreen is also a revolving one, which affirms to both portrait and landscape featuring a futuristic sight.
Digital Instrument Cluster:
- A fully digital service, which provides basic information about a vehicle in a technologically friendly and highly readable manner.
Wireless Charger:
- Enables wireless charging of smartphones and all other electronics used in everyday life thereby promotes neatness and ergonomics.
Level 1 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS):
- They can be incorporated features such as predictive power control for assisted driving, lane-departure warning systems and other related technologies to improve the ride ergonomic and safety certainty.
Head-Up Display:
- A display which effectively reflects information inputted by the driver on a windshield to enable the driver to avoid having to look at the screen at the center console while driving.
The interior of the Atto 2 is smart and specced up with the features that make the car comfortable and safer to drive.
Engine and Powertrain Option of BYD Atto 2
The BYD Atto 2 is one of the first cars that if fully focused on the electric driving experience and brings a lot of exciting features that can improve range and power of the car. Besides the standard trim level, BYD aims to release the Atto 2 Long Range Edition in the near future, for customers interested in increased many-legged driving range.
Key Performance and Battery Features of the BYD Atto 2:
Battery Pack:
- When launched, it came equipped with a 45 kWh battery pack.
- This pack offers an optimized shape in terms of range and power as the design of this pack suggests.
Claimed Range:
- The 45 kWh battery, which provides the range of a conventional, full-size sedan, allows to travel 312 km on a single charge and is enough for daily or intercity trips.
Electric Motor:
- Delivered by an electric motor of power 175 bhp which transmits torque to the front wheels, to serve the purpose of an exciting performance.
Long-Range Version:
- The standard model of the Atto 2 will soon be succeeded by a longer-range version that will deliver even better battery capacity and higher range to customers who need more kilometres per charge.
BYD’s Potential India Expansion and Upcoming Launches
However, there is no official word on this yet, however the upswing in demand that BYD is pointing towards increase in sales of its vehicles in India may cause the Chinese car maker to bring Atto 2 into the Indian market. Meanwhile, the next major launch from BYD’s stable for India will be the Sealion 7 that is likely to be launched by the first quarter of 25.
The presence of the model Sealion 7 was intended during the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 within the January 17 framework, becoming one of the significant activities of the development strategy of the company in India.