BYD Atto 2 EV spotted undisguised in Tamil Nadu

The upcoming BYD Atto 2 has been spotted testing in India yet again. New spy shots of the EV have emerged from Tamil Nadu, where it was last spotted back in August. The new test mule was completely undisguised, giving a close look at the SUV’s design and cosmetic details. The spy shots do not give any details about the Atto 2’s interior.

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BYD Atto 2 EV: Everything we know so far

The new spy shots of the BYD Atto 2 reveal its profile and rear section. The design of the India-spec model appears identical to the international version of the electric SUV. Its tail lamps have an ‘infinity’ signature and are connected by a light bar that runs across the width of the tailgate. The chunky bumper has silver cladding and is integrated with light reflectors. There is silver cladding on the wheel arches and door sills along the sides, too. The charging port is mounted on the front fender. The alloy wheels have a dual-tone design.

The international-spec model of the Atto 2 comes in monotone (all-black) and dual-tone (black-and-beige) colour options for its interior. We expect these options to be offered on the India-spec model as well. The dashboard will sport a clean look. It will house a free-standing 12.8-inch rotatable touchscreen infotainment system. The driver’s cockpit will be equipped with an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster. There will be wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity on board. The steering wheel will have a 3-spoke design and integrated controls. 

Other features will include six-way adjustable front seats, a panoramic glass roof, 60W and 18W Type-C charging, 50W wireless charging, Vehicle-to-Load charging (V2L), voice commands, a 6-speaker audio system, a 360-degree camera, and more.

The Atto 2 will also carry a Level 2 ADAS suite with features like Driver Monitoring System (DMS), Adaptive and Intelligent Cruise Control (ACC/ICC), Intelligent Speed Limit Information and Control, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Change Assist (LCA), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Door Opening Warning (DOW), Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Traction Control System (TCS), Forward and Rear Collision Warning (FCW, RCW), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) with Rear Cross Traffic Brake (RTCB).

BYD India has not revealed the powertrain and battery specs of the Atto 2. Internationally, it is offered in 2 battery sizes – 45.1kWh and 64.8kWh. The smaller battery pack offers a driving range of 312km. Meanwhile, the 64.8kWh unit can go up to 430km on a full charge. The front-mounted electric motor produces a maximum power output of 201hp and 310Nm of torque on the variants powered by the larger battery pack. The 45.1kWh battery variants put out 174hp and 290Nm.

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Final Thoughts

The Atto 2 will be the entry-level offering in BYD India’s EV portfolio. We expect its prices to start at Rs 18 lakh. Upon launch, it will rival the Mahindra BE 6, Tata Sierra EV, Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, and Hyundai Creta Electric.