JAKARTA - The homologation document submitted to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China (MIIT) reveals the latest update from the BYD Atto 3. The compact electric SUV is indeed one of the flagship export models of the manufacturer.
Based on the document, the latest generation Atto 3 comes with a number of significant changes, ranging from an updated design, larger dimensions, to the use of a new electric platform with rear-wheel drive.
MIIT data shows that this vehicle uses one electric motor installed in the rear with two power output options, namely 200 kW and 240 kW. Both adopt permanent magnet synchronous motors with the model code TZ200XSBR produced by Zhengzhou BYD Auto.
The car with the name Yuan Plus in China is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supplied by BYD's FinDreams battery division. The battery cells are produced by Wenzhou FinDreams Battery, while the package assembly is carried out by Changsha FinDreams Battery.
Even so, the battery capacity has not been listed in the submission document. In the same document, it is recorded that this vehicle has a maximum speed of up to 190 km/h.
Launching Carnewschina, Monday, March 16, the driver assistance feature has also been expanded with the addition of a number of optional sensors. In the MIIT submission, there is a lidar mounted on the roof, a front radar, and a camera placed on the side of the dashboard.
However, details of the computing platform that supports the driving assistance system have not been explained. According to Chinese media IT-Home, this latest model has the potential to use BYD's second-generation Blade battery and supports fast charging or flash-charging technology.
It is stated that the battery can be charged from 10 percent to 70 percent in just five minutes, although this ability has not been confirmed in official MIIT documents. The change in dimensions is one of the most prominent updates.
The latest Atto 3 has a length of 4,665 mm, a width of 1,895 mm, and a height of 1,675 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,770 mm. The empty weight is recorded at 1,690 kg with a gross vehicle weight of 2,115 kg.
In terms of design, the front gets a new look with a silver-colored grille-style panel and slimmer headlights. The lower bumper is equipped with vertical cooling vents and a trapezoidal-shaped central air duct.
The car is also available with 18-inch and 19-inch wheel options, semi-hidden door handles, and a two-tone body color option. In the back, the lights are updated with a full-length design, combined with a high-mounted separate brake light and rear window wiper.
The compact electric SUV segment itself is one of the most competitive markets in China. Atto 3 must compete with a number of popular models such as the Tesla Model Y, Geely's Galaxy E5, to GAC Aion's Aion Y.
Globally, the Atto 3 has become one of BYD's most exported electric vehicles and has played a key role in strengthening the brand's presence in markets such as Europe, Southeast Asia, and Australia. The use of a rear-wheel drive architecture in this latest version is believed to be part of BYD's new generation EV platform strategy.
Interest in the model also increased after an incident in Jerusalem, when a BYD Atto 3 carrying five passengers remained standing after a nearby ballistic missile attack. Local emergency services confirmed that all passengers survived with minor to moderate injuries, while the vehicle's battery system did not catch fire.
BYD is also preparing other technical improvements for the Atto 3 line. In February, the company introduced the Atto 3 Evo which was designed for the global market with an 800-volt architecture, faster charging capabilities, and all-wheel drive options.
MIIT documents show that the latest version of Atto 3 is currently undergoing homologation in China, a stage that usually precedes approval for sale in the domestic market. A number of Chinese media reports say the model has the potential to open a pre-sale period around the middle of the year, although the official launch schedule has not been announced by BYD.
If true, using a new rear-wheel drive platform as listed in the filing, this update will be a significant mechanical change for one of BYD's best-known electric SUVs in the global market.
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