Chinese brand BYD is set to add to its all-electric UK offering – which already includes the Dolphin hatchback, Atto 3 SUV and Seal saloon – with the new Atto 2 which will become available to order next month.
Slotting in between the Dolphin and Atto 3 in BYD’s range, the Atto 2 is a compact SUV/crossover that its manufacturer says has been designed to be maneuverable on the inner-city commute, with “compact dimensions, cutting-edge smart technology in the cabin and generous levels of standard equipment.”
Set to rival the likes of the new Kia EV3, Renault 4 and Volvo EX30, the small family car is powered by a 45kWh battery and 174hp electric motor pairing that provides a range of 194 miles between charges.
Stepping inside, the Atto 2 comes with BYD’s large 16-inch infotainment touchscreen, which can be rotated to display in both portrait and landscape orientations. The boot, meanwhile, can accommodate up to 400 litres of luggage.
The sums up what we know about the Atto 2 so far. Beyond the technical specs mentioned above, BYD is yet to give us any further information on UK pricing and trim specifications. These are sure to be revealed in the coming weeks however, as we edge closer to the model’s launch.
