BYD Atto 3

BYD in Malaysia – most complete EV range including sedan, SUV, MPV, plus widest sales/service network

In BYD, Feature Stories / By Harvinder Sidhu / 17 September 2025 12:08 pm / Comments are Disabled

Did you know that BYD is the first automotive brand to offer the widest EV range (sedan, SUV, MPV, and performance EV) in Malaysia? That’s right. Priced between RM100k to RM200k, with plenty of offers at showrooms making them even more competitive, the BYD range caters to every size, need and budget.

All this is due to BYD Sime Motors’ leadership role in pushing EV adoption in the country and supporting Malaysia’s low-carbon mobility goals. There really is something for everyone, as can be seen when you explore the model line-up:

BYD Atto 2 SUV

Those into compact SUVs will undoubtedly be thrilled by the Atto 2, the brand’s latest and most affordable SUV. Priced at RM100,000, the B-segment offering design is certainly trendy, very much aimed at appealing to younger buyers. Performance is perky to match, with a single-motor FWD setup offering 177 PS and 290 Nm allowing it to do the 0-100 km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds. A 51.13 kWh LFP battery provides up to 350 km (WLTP) range, making it a neat urban warrior.

BYD Dolphin hatchback
If you fancy something even smaller, there’s the Dolphin. While it’s not pictured here, the hatchback that started the ball rolling here for the brand along with the Atto 3 is still in the range. With prices starting from RM99,000, the little Dolphin is available in two variants, offering up to 340 km and 427 km (both WLTP) of travel range. As a city commuter, it’s hard to beat.

BYD Atto 3 Ultra SUV

Prefer something bigger than the Dolphin or Atto 2? Well, the Atto 3 will surely fit the bill. The price of the all-electric SUV has dropped from when it was first introduced, and the current Atto 3 Ultra variant is great value at RM118,800, with a RM5,000 rebate factored in. Add in an eight-year service package worth RM4,888, a Type 2 charging cable worth RM1,796, a vehicle-to-load (V2L) adapter worth RM988 and a wall-mounted charger worth RM3,288, and that’s quite a price to beat.

BYD M6 MPV

If you need volume to ferry family and friends about, then the BYD M6 surely is the way to go. With the ability to seat seven, there’s no shortage of space. Take your pick from the Standard (RM109,800), which is equipped with a 163 PS/310 Nm motor and offers up to 420 km (NEDC) of travel range, or the Extended (RM123,800), which has a higher 204 PS/310 Nm output and provides a higher 530 km operating range.

New BYD SEAL sedan

Those wanting something more premium can choose from a sedan or an SUV, depending on their requirements. The sedan is of course the new Seal, which was recently launched in its updated form. While there are no changes to the power outputs or range (313 PS/360 Nm and 570 km for the single-motor Premium, and 530 PS/670 Nm and 520 km for the all-wheel drive Performance), the refresh adds on new wheels, adaptive dampers and a powered sunshade for the panoramic sunroof, and at a cheaper price than before, with prices now starting from RM171,800.

BYD Sealion 7

The premium SUV option is of course the Sealion 7, which also comes in two variants, the Premium (RM183,800), with 313 PS/380 Nm on tap and 480 km of WLTP range, and the Performance, which has 530 PS/690 Nm and offers up to 454 km of range. It has a slightly different cabin styling presentation, but all the kit you’ve come to expect from the brand is here. It’s a stylish, well-presented SUV with plenty in the way of comfort.

Whichever model you opt for, you’ll be enjoying cost savings vs a petrol car. Besides cheaper running costs, both from charging compared to fuel and maintenance, with less servicing costs incurred, you also enjoy the benefits of tax exemption from EV incentives provided by the government as well as free road tax.

Assurance in a brand comes from trust in its technology and confidence in its safety. For example, take BYD’s Blade battery – its technology not only provides a high levels of performance, but it is also built safer and longer-lasting, making it trusted worldwide.

Not only is BYD the No.1 brand in EV sales globally, it is also the number one EV brand in Malaysia, with sales now having surpassed 20,000 units, making it firmly entrenched in this market. Additionally, with 36 outlets and growing, its sales and service network is also the widest in Malaysia, so you can buy a BYD vehicle with absolute confidence.

The brand’s recently announced CKD plans, which aims to have local production begin from the second half of 2026, further reinforces the brand’s long-term commitment to the market. Indeed, with yet another model to arrive in the market before the year is out, the brand looks like it’s ramping up for more in the coming future, which is great news for buyers.

The neat thing about BYD products is that they’re always being refined, with models having constantly been upgraded in Malaysia, based on customer feedback. For example, the Atto 3 received better tyres, black colour option, and later full black interior, along with a more affordable price following such feedback. Likewise the Seal, and its current upgrades as mentioned above.

All models also get OTA updates with new features and improvements coming about along the way. An example is the move from wired to wireless for Apple CarPlay and the inclusion of blind controls for the air-conditioning (three-finger swipe horizontal or vertical to adjust fan or temp without having to look for buttons on screen), all done via OTA updates.

Find out more about the complete BYD EV model range here. For more updates, follow BYD Cars Malaysia on its social platforms – Facebook, Instagram or TikTok.

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PACE 2025: Up to RM25k cash rebate on BYD Seal, RM10k on Sealion 7, special price Atto 3 Ultra body kit

In BYD, Local News / By Anthony Lim / 19 July 2025 3:46 pm / 2 comments

The paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), which is co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, is up and running at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), and you can expect plenty of exceptional deals at the event, which runs from 9am to 7pm this July 19-20 weekend.

Over at the BYD booth, there’s no shortage of offers, which starts with a rebate offer of up to RM10,000 on the Sealion 7 to celebrate the brand’s 20,000-unit milestone achievement in Malaysia. Be quick if you want in, because the offer is limited to just 200 units.

Meanwhile, purchase an Atto 3 Ultra at the show and you’ll be able to get a Ultra body kit for it at a very special price, unique to the event. Originally worth RM6,000, the kit can be purchased for just RM1,999 at PACE. Again, there are only a limited number of units available, so don’t dally.

As for the BYD Seal, a cash rebate of RM25,000 as well as a three-year free service package awaits buyers of the EV sedan at the show. Additionally, the Seal, like every new BYD model booked at PACE, will come with RM300 of charging credits.

Visitors to the show will also be able to view the upcoming Atto 2 EV, which will sit in between the Dolphin and Atto 3 in the model line up here. The compact SUV is set to be launched next week, on July 24, so this is a good chance to view it in the metal ahead of its official debut. The M6 is also on display at the event, so those looking at a practical MPV should check it out.

In addition to the attractive deals being offered by each of the brands, purchasing at PACE comes with added benefits. That’s because the first 200 new vehicle bookings will come with RM3,000 worth of vouchers from our supporting partners, which include Solar Gard, Dodomat, The Carage, Kuzig Glanz, Gintell and DK Schweizer.

Similarly, the first 40 new bike bookings will also receive RM3,000 worth of vouchers from the above-mentioned supporting partners. As has always been the case with our shows, the goodies don’t end there.

Confirmed new car bookings will enter you into a lucky draw that can win you prizes, including ten smartphones worth RM3,500 each and a grand prize, consisting of a holiday package for two worth RM25,000.

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BYD Atto 3 cumulative global sales crosses 1 million units – 30 units of EV sold every hour, 719 units daily

In BYD, Cars, International News / By Gerard Lye / 23 June 2025 3:19 pm / 6 comments

Cumulative global sales of the BYD Atto 3 have surpassed one million units, the company announced on its official Weibo page today. The electric vehicle (EV), which is called the Yuan Plus in China, was launched in its home country back in February 2022. As such, it took the Atto 3/Yuan Plus about three years and nine months to reach the milestone.

According to CarNewsChina, 300,000 units of the Yuan Plus were sold in China within 14 months of its initial launch, with a further 200,000 units delivered in the following six months. Meanwhile, the next half a million units required 25 more months, in which time BYD exported the Yuan Plus as the Atto 3 to over 100 countries worldwide.

For some trivia, it took BYD 1,391 days to deliver one million units of the Atto 3 globally. That would mean the Chinese automaker sold (on average) nearly 30 units per hour, 719 units per day, 5,032 units per week and 20,129 units per month.

The Atto 3/Yuan Plus is the third model under BYD’s Dynasty series to hit a million units, with others before it being the Song/Seal-U crossover and Qin sedan.

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BYD Atto 3 Ultra package in Malaysia now extended to 1st 3,000 bookings; fr RM119k incl. 8-year free service

In BYD, Cars, Local News / By Mick Chan / 11 April 2025 1:23 pm / 5 comments

The BYD Atto 3 Ultra was launched in Malaysia last month, bringing a new name for the Extended Premium variant that brings a RM5,000 rebate to its nett pricing of RM123,800, lowering the launch price to RM118,800 that lands it in Proton eMas 7 Premium territory.

Now, the BYD Atto 3 Ultra package offer has been extended for a further 2,000 bookings in addition to the first 1,000, to make the offer valid for the first 3,000 bookings made for the electric SUV.

The extended offer largely mirrors that which was initially offered to the first batch of 1,000 bookings, and this is comprised of a RM5,000 cash rebate and an eight-year service package worth RM4,888, as well a Type 2 charging cable worth RM1,796, a vehicle-to-load (V2L) adapter worth RM988 and a wall-mounted charger worth RM3,288.

As standard, the Atto 3 comes with a six-year/150,000 km warranty and an eight-year/150,000 km warranty for the drive unit (160,000 km for the battery).

Here, updates brought to the Atto 3 Ultra include a new 18-inch alloy wheel design, which replaces the previous turbine-style set, a minor revision to the headlamps, and the lower trim is now in black where it was previously silver. Interior upholstery now gets a fully black colour scheme, compared to the previous black/blue and dark blue/light grey two-tone combination.

The Ultra package for the Atto 3 brings yellow contrast stitching in place of the previous red selection, while the “guitar strings” on the door pockets are now black instead of red. Also on here are ventilated seats and a NFC digital key, enabling drivers to unlock and start the vehicle with a smartphone or compatible device.

Its powertrain remains unchanged, featuring a single front-axle motor that makes 204 PS and 310 Nm the propels the Atto 3 Ultra from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. This is powered by a 60.48 kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate battery that offers up to 420 km of range on the WLTP testing standard.

The Atto 3 can take up to 88 kW of DC charging to get a 10-80% recharge in 40 minutes, while AC charging offers a maximum of 7 kW, where a full charge will take nine hours and 42 minutes.

Conveniences and equipment include adaptive LED headlights, roof rails, keyless entry with an NFC key card, push-button start, single-zone automatic air conditioning, six-way driver’s and four-way passenger side power-adjustable front seats and faux leather upholstery.

Safety equipment continues as before, bringing seven airbags (including a front centre airbag), ABS, ESC, traction control, EBD, hill descent control, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, brake auto hold, autonomous emergency braking, front collision warning, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, rear collision warning, blind spot monitoring, door open warning and rear cross traffic alert.

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2025 BYD Atto 3 Ultra in Malaysia – from RM118,800, now cheaper than Proton eMas 7, 8-year free service

In BYD, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News / By Anthony Lim / 4 April 2025 7:00 pm / 13 comments

As announced last month, the BYD Atto 3 has been refreshed for 2025, where the Extended Premium variant is now known as the Atto 3 Ultra. The all-electric SUV gets some minor aesthetic updates, and its pricing has also been revised. The EV is now priced at RM123,800 (nett pricing), and if you factor in the RM5,000 rebate being offered to the first 1,000 customers, the RM118,800 launch price brings it right up into Proton eMas 7 Premium territory.

These customers will also gain the extras that come with the Ultra launch package, led by an eight-year free service package worth RM4,888, which brings the total savings up to RM9,888. Additionally, early-bird buyers will also get a free AC wallbox charger worth RM3,699, a vehicle-to-load (V2L) adapter worth RM988 and a Type 2 charging cable worth RM1,796. As standard, the EV comes with a six-year/150,000 km warranty and an eight-year/150,000 km warranty for the drive unit (160,000 km for the battery),

Updates to the SUV are led by a new 18-inch alloy wheel design, which replaces the previous turbine-style unit, and a small change in the headlight, with the lower trim now in black compared to silver previously. The interior colour scheme has also been altered, moving into an all-black presentation from the black/blue and dark blue/light grey two-tone combination seen previously.

The colour of the piping and contrast stitching has also been altered, with the previous red being replaced by yellow. As a result of this, the “guitar strings” on the door pockets are no longer dressed in red, switching to black in line with the rest of the interior colour scheme. The Atto 3 Ultra also gains ventilated front seats and a NFC digital key, which allows drivers to unlock and start the vehicle with a smartphone or compatible device.

The rest of the standard equipment remains unchanged, with the kit list including adaptive LED headlights, roof rails, keyless entry with an NFC key card, push-button start, single-zone automatic air conditioning, six-way driver’s and four-way passenger side power-adjustable front seats and faux leather upholstery.

Also to be found is a panoramic glass sunroof, heated side-view mirrors, navigation, a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Qi wireless charger and a 360-degree camera system. Elsewhere, the exterior colour palette now consists of three shades, these being Ski White, Harbour Grey and Cosmos Black, with Surf Blue omitted from the list.

Also unchanged is the electric powertrain and its output, with the single front motor continuing to produce 204 PS (150 kW) and 310 Nm of torque, allowing the SUV to get from zero to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. The motor is juiced by a 60.48 kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate battery, offering the Atto 3 Ultra a WLTP-rated range of 420 km.

As for charging, the EV supports 88 kW of DC fast charging, allowing the battery to achieve a 10 to 80% state-of-charge in 40 minutes. Maximum AC charging remains at 7 kW, with a full charge taking nine hours and 42 minutes.

Likewise, safety and driver assistance kit is as seen previously, with seven airbags (including a front centre airbag), ABS, ESC, traction control, EBD, hill descent control, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, brake auto hold, autonomous emergency braking, front collision warning, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, rear collision warning, blind spot monitoring, door open warning and rear cross traffic alert.

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2025 BYD Atto 3 Ultra in Malaysia, RM123,800 – RM26k price cut, now same as eMas 7, 8-year free service!

In BYD, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local Car Launches, Local News / By Jonathan Lee / 14 March 2025 2:55 pm / 49 comments

Well, that didn’t take long – BYD has launched the 2025 model year Atto 3 in Malaysia, where it is now dubbed the Atto 3 Ultra. The new moniker doesn’t confer the car any significant upgrades over last year’s car, but it has brought a scarcely-believable price drop.

That’s right – clearly in response to the Proton eMas 7, BYD has slashed the price of the Extended Range model further by some RM26,000 to match the Malaysian EV. The car is now priced at RM123,800, making it a staggering RM44,000 cheaper than when it was launched here in 2023 (it was already given a RM18,000 price drop last year). It’s also cheaper than the supposedly entry-level Dolphin Premium Extended Range (RM124,900), so can we expect a price cut for that car too?

It should be noted that BYD’s nett pricing excludes on-the-road costs such as registration; add those costs back and the figure rises to RM124,500. However, it does include a six-year/150,000 km warranty and an eight-year/150,000 km warranty for the drive unit (160,000 km for the battery).

Better still, BYD is offering the first 1,000 buyers an additional RM5,000 rebate, bringing the price down to RM118,800. They also gain an incredible eight-year free service package worth RM4,888, bringing total savings up to RM9,888. Also included is a free AC wallbox charger worth RM3,699, a vehicle-to-load (V2L) adapter worth RM988 and a Type 2 charging cable worth RM1,796.

That money still buys you a single front motor producing 204 PS (150 kW) and 310 Nm of torque, getting the Atto 3 Ultra from zero to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. You also still get a 60.48 kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate battery that delivers a WLTP-rated range of 420 km. The car supports 88 kW of DC fast charging, topping up the battery from 10 to 80% charge in 40 minutes. As for AC charging, maximum input remains the same as before at 7 kW, so a full charge takes 9 hours and 42 minutes.

Beyond the jaw-dropping new price, there’s not much in terms of changes for 2025. Building on last year’s model, the car gets a new design for the range-topping 18-inch alloy wheels, which are less intricate (and to our eyes, less handsome) than the original rollers. The colour palette has been stripped back this year, with Ski White, Harbour Grey and Cosmos Black being your only options now; Surf Blue has been removed.

Inside, the Atto 3 is now fully black, ditching the extroverted blue-and-white colour scheme of the launch model. Rather perplexingly, the piping has been switched from red to a very loud lime green, although the “guitar strings” on the door pockets are thankfully now black. You also now get ventilated front seats, a glaring omission on the current model.

The rest of the standard kit remains identical and includes adaptive LED headlights, roof rails, keyless entry with an NFC key card, push-button start, single-zone automatic air con, six-way driver’s and four-way passenger side power-adjustable front seats, faux leather upholstery, a panoramic glass sunroof, heated side-view mirrors, navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Qi wireless charger and a 360-degree camera system.

Safety-wise, the Atto 3 comes with seven airbags (including a front centre airbag) and stability control, along with a full range of driver assistance systems. These include autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, rear collision warning and a door opening warning.

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2025 BYD Atto 3 revealed globally – new wheels, full black interior, 12V LFP battery, still no facelift

In BYD, Cars, International News / By Jonathan Lee / 12 March 2025 6:21 pm / 3 comments

Having just unveiled the facelifted Atto 3 in China (where it is sold as the Yuan Plus), BYD has now quietly launched the 2025 model year electric crossover in markets such as Australia and India. Bizarrely, this is merely a colour and trim upgrade to the current model, rather than the comprehensive rework that the Middle Kingdom gets.

Changes to the Atto 3 are thus very minor. Building on last year’s model, the car gets a new design for the range-topping 18-inch alloy wheels, which are less intricate (and to our eyes, less handsome) than the original rollers.

Inside, there’s a new full-black colour option that fully expunges the launch car’s extroverted blue-and-white interior; rather perplexingly, the piping has been switched from red to a very loud lime green, but only on the black interior. You also now get ventilated front seats, a glaring omission on the current model.

Otherwise, the cabin is unchanged over the 2024 version, meaning you still get the Seal‘s larger 15.6-inch rotating infotainment touchscreen, a tiny five-inch digital instrument display and a conventional gear selector (in placement, not shape) on the centre console.

One change that can’t be seen is the 12-volt battery, which has been switched from a lead-acid unit to a lithium iron phosphate pack – the same chemistry as the traction battery. The new low-voltage battery is claimed to be six times lighter and have a lifespan of 15 years.

There are no other mechanical upgrades, so the Atto 3 soldiers on with the same front motor producing 204 PS (150 kW) and 310 Nm of torque. Two choices of Blade battery remain – a 49.92 kWh pack providing a WLTP-rated range of 345 km and a 60.48 kWh unit that enables the car to travel up to 420 km on a single charge. Charging speeds using a DC fast charger are also still capped at 70 kW and 88 kW respectively.

This 2025 model is almost certainly the car that BYD Malaysia was teasing on its social media pages last month. The car is currently sold in a single Extended Range trim with the 60.48 kWh battery, priced at RM149,800 nett, but an influx of new rivals – notably the Proton eMas 7 – could see the Chinese EV specialist reintroducing the 49.92 kWh Standard Range variant with a new, even lower starting price. The release of this mild 2025 update means the facelift is not expected globally for at least another year.

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BYD Atto 3 facelift launched in China – more sober interior, larger screens, God’s Eye ADAS, from RM71k

In BYD, Cars, International News / By Jonathan Lee / 5 March 2025 7:01 pm / 6 comments

The rolodex of BYD news today continues with the launch of the facelifted Atto 3 in China. As previously reported, there are several detail changes to the exterior design, but now we know there are also some significant interior changes, plus the company’s new God’s Eye autonomous driving system as standard.

Like the also-facelifted Dolphin, the Atto 3 gains the base God’s Eye C (DiPilot 100) system, bringing with it highway autonomous driving, automated lane changes, obstacle avoidance and a route memory function that enables the system to learn frequently-used routes. Automated valet parking is also fitted, along with the usual features like autonomous emergency braking and blind spot monitoring.

As revealed in previous leaks and official photos, the facelift brings the styling of the Atto 3 in line with its younger, smaller and cheaper sibling, the Atto 2 (also known as the Yuan Up). The front bumper features sharper incisions in the corners, in which sit the redesigned air inlets. These join a downturned centre inlet, giving the SUV a sportier look overall.

At the back, the bumper design mirrors that of the front and includes a smaller decorative skid plate. It’s joined by a new tailgate spoiler with a scalloped centre section and pause icon-inspired dual brake lights. The full-width taillights initially look the same as before, but look closely and you’ll spot wave-like interlocking light signatures – another cue taken from the Atto 2, as well as the Dolphin.

But the most surprising change is on the C-pillars – the scale-like panel is gone, replaced by a simple continuation of the silver window trim, stopping just short of connecting with the body-coloured “fin” beneath. There are even new rear quarter windows to facilitate this, while the rocker panels get a slimmer silver strip for a cleaner look.

Along the side, the new side-view cameras required for the God’s Eye system necessitated the ditching of the “BYD Design” strips on the front fenders. Last but not least are the new 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels, which are even more covered up for greater aerodynamic efficiency.

On the inside, the Atto 3 finally ditches much of its eccentric fitness- and muscle-inspired touches. The dashboard and door panels, previously ribbed for your pleasure, are now all smooth with classy stitching, although the pull-back door openers and the “guitar strings” on the door pockets remain. The latter are now finished in black, however, helping them better blend in with the rest of the interior.

The original’s outlandish blue-and-white colour scheme has also been given way to more sober choices, including white and a full black. There’s also a new, cleaner-looking three-spoke steering, similar to the one in the M6 MPV.

Like the Dolphin facelift, the Atto 3 graduates from a tiny five-inch digital instrument display to a much larger 8.8-inch unit, although the choice of 12.8- or 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreens (again fixed in the landscape orientation, no more rotating) remains. There’s also still a 12-inch head-up display.

The centre console has also been redesigned to offer more useable space, thanks to the jettisoning of the gearlever in favour of a column-mounted stalk. In its place are two Tesla-style phone holders (only one of which has a Qi wireless charger), twin cupholders and a refrigerator under the centre armrest, replete with a temperature control knob. Last but not least, hidden drawers have been added underneath the rear seats.

Mechanically, the Atto 3 remains unchanged, powered by a single front motor that produces 204 PS (150 kW) and 310 Nm of torque. Buyers continue to get a choice of either a 49.92 kWh or a 60.48 kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, delivering a range of 430 km and 510 km respectively on China’s incredibly optimistic CLTC cycle. On the WLTP cycle, the car returns 345 km for the Standard Range model and 420 km for the Extended Range. Pricing ranges from 115,800 yuan (RM70,700) to 145,800 yuan (RM89,000).

In Malaysia, a revised version of the Atto 3 has been teased, with some 2025 model year updates expected. However, this more substantial facelift isn’t expected to arrive here until next year at the earliest, just like the Dolphin facelift.

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BYD Malaysia teases ‘new take’ on Atto 3 for 2025

In BYD, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News / By Jonathan James Tan / 28 February 2025 2:24 pm / 8 comments

BYD Cars Malaysia has posted this teaser on Facebook, captioned “An electrifying new take is on the way for our best seller SUV. Stay tuned.” Atto 3, then – but those are not the facelift‘s tail lamps you’re seeing above; they’re the current model‘s. Plus, the facelift’s official photos only came out globally last week. They’re fast, but not that fast.

What could this be then? Some sort of special-edition Atto 3, or one with some updates? Currently, the sole RM149,800 Extended Range (pre-facelift) model in Malaysia carries a 204 PS/310 Nm single front motor and a 60.48 kWh Blade LFP battery for a 420 km WLTP range. Previously, there was a 49.92 kWh battery choice that yielded a 345 km WLTP range.

2025 BYD Atto 3 facelift official photos

2024 (pre-facelift) BYD Atto 3 in Malaysia

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2025 BYD Atto 3 facelift – official exterior photos out

In BYD, Cars, International News / By Jonathan James Tan / 21 February 2025 2:49 pm / 9 comments

You’re looking at official photos of the 2025 BYD Atto 3 facelift, posted by Car News China – as seen before via government filings, the updated EV SUV (which China calls the Yuan Plus) now looks more like its younger, smaller and cheaper sibling, the Atto 2 (known as the Yuan Up in China).

The front bumper features sharper incisions in the corners, in which sit the redesigned air inlets. These join a downturned centre inlet, giving the SUV a sportier look overall.

The rear bumper apes the front in terms of design and includes a smaller decorative skid plate. It’s joined by a new tailgate spoiler with a scalloped centre section and pause icon-inspired dual brake lights. Look closely at the full-width tail lamps to see wave-like interlocking light signatures also seen on the Atto 2 and Dolphin.

No more C-pillar scales; now there’s a simple continuation of the silver window trim, stopping just short of connecting with the body-coloured ‘fin’ beneath. There are even new rear quarter windows to facilitate this, while the rocker panels get a slimmer silver strip for a cleaner look.

Those alloys are new; they’re more covered up for better aerodynamics. We’ll wait for interior photos to be released so we can determine if there are any interior changes.

The front camera has been moved from below the front bumper to above it. Could this guy have the new God’s Eye C (DiPilot 100) driver assistance system? For that to work, it needs a three-camera block under the windscreen, four surround-view cams, five long-range cams, five millimetre-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars and 29 sensors.

No changes are expected to the powertrain and battery options. Currently, the sole RM149,800 Extended Range (pre-facelift) model in Malaysia carries a 204 PS/310 Nm single front motor and a 60.48 kWh Blade LFP battery for a 420 km WLTP range. Previously, there was a 49.92 kWh battery choice that yielded a 345 km WLTP range.

2024 (pre-facelift) BYD Atto 3 in Malaysia

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BYD Atto 3 facelift spotted on road in China – Atto 2 looks, maybe new ADAS, launching Q2 2025?

In BYD, Cars, International News / By Jonathan Lee / 3 February 2025 4:42 pm / 3 comments

Sighted in Chinese government filings last month, the facelifted BYD Atto 3 has now been caught on roads in the Middle Kingdom, hinting that a market launch is coming sooner rather than later. These spyshots that surfaced on Car News China show prototypes with visual changes that match the earlier images, proving the veracity of those leaks.

The said changes bring the styling of the Atto 3 in line with its younger, smaller and cheaper sibling, the Atto 2 (also known as the Yuan Up). The front bumper features sharper incisions in the corners, in which sit the redesigned air inlets. These join a downturned centre inlet, giving the SUV a sportier look overall.

At the back, the bumper design mirrors that of the front and includes a smaller decorative skid plate. It’s joined by a new tailgate spoiler with a scalloped centre section and pause icon-inspired dual brake lights. The full-width taillights initially look the same as before, but look closely and you’ll spot wave-like interlocking light signatures – another cue taken from the Atto 2, as well as the Dolphin.

But the most surprising change is on the C-pillars – the scale-like panel is gone, replaced by a simple continuation of the silver window trim, stopping just short of connecting with the body-coloured “fin” beneath. There are even new rear quarter windows to facilitate this, while the rocker panels get a slimmer silver strip for a cleaner look.

Last but not least are the new alloy wheels, which are even more covered up for greater aerodynamic efficiency. We are also expecting some styling changes on the inside, perhaps expunging some of the current car’s eccentric fitness- and muscle-inspired touches.

Beyond the visual upgrades, the facelift’s front camera has been moved from below the front bumper to above it. Car News China says this hints at possible new driver assistance systems that may benefit from BYD’s new collaboration with drone and action camera maker DJI, announced in April. This seems unlikely, however, as the actual ADAS camera at the top of the windscreen remains the same monocular unit as before.

Beyond that, the SUV is expected to use the same powertrain and battery options as before. In Malaysia, this means a sole RM149,800 Extended Range model with a single front motor producing 204 PS (150 kW) and 310 Nm of torque, juiced by a 60.48 kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that provides a WLTP-rated range of 420 km. There was previously also a 49.92 kWh battery option capable of travelling up to 345 km.

GALLERY: 2024 BYD Atto 3 in Malaysia

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BYD at Sime Motors AutoArena: RM25k trade-in promo for BYD SEAL PERFORMANCE; book for RM800 rebate

In Advertorial / By Harvinder Sidhu / 8 January 2025 10:58 am / Comments are Disabled

Ready for the Sime Motors AutoArena, the first-ever automotive event in the National Stadium Bukit Jalil’s 26-year history? If yes is your answer, we’re sure you have this January 10-12 weekend, 9am-7pm, circled in your calendars.

All the Sime Motors brands will be there, offering exclusive promotions, test drives, cool merch and fun activities for all. With cars lined up around the running track, it should make for quite a spectacle – get those cameras ready!

When choosing an EV, you’ve got to think of BYD. Distributed by BYD Sime Motors in Malaysia, it is the No. 1 EV brand in the country, offering a seamless experience from sales to after-sales service.

Its impressive line-up is made up of the BYD SEAL, BYD ATTO 3, BYD DOLPHIN, BYD M6 and the recently-launched BYD SEALION 7, all featuring one of the safest EV batteries in the world – the Blade Battery. Take a closer look inside and out, and then take any of them for a test spin!

Ready to take the plunge? Here’s the nudge – trade in your current vehicle for the BYD SEAL PERFORMANCE and you’ll get an exclusive trade-in promotion worth up to RM25,000*! Not that you’ll need much convincing, but this guy has two motors for a total of 530 PS and 670 Nm of torque, so you’ll do 0-100 km/h in an almost neck-snapping 3.8 seconds.

Moreover, if you’re already a proud BYD owner, you can enjoy special trade-in values when you trade up from your BYD ATTO 3, BYD DOLPHIN or BYD SEAL to the new BYD SEALION 7. This spacious, well-equipped SUV can be had in either 313 PS/380 Nm single-rear motor or 530 PS/690 Nm dual-motor AWD variants, and the 82.56 kWh battery gives you an NEDC range as high as 567 km.

Last but not least, book any BYD car at the event to get a guaranteed cash voucher up to RM800! There’s no better time and place to score a brand-new BYD for yourself and your family.

Once again, it’s January 10-12, 9am-7pm inside the National Stadium Bukit Jalil – click here to book a test drive. Build Your Dreams at the Sime Motors AutoArena, and for more details, visit your nearest BYD showroom and stay tuned to BYD’s social media platforms.

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BYD sells a record 4.27 million cars in 2024 – 40% more PHEVs sold than EVs, are the tables turning?

In BYD, Cars, International News / By Jonathan James Tan / 2 January 2025 5:39 pm / 16 comments

By selling 514,809 units across the planet last month, BYD has wrapped up 2024 with worldwide sales of 4,272,145 units (+41.3% over 2023’s 3,024,417 units). It’s a new annual sales record for the Chinese carmaker and the first time it’s broken four million, Car News China reports.

Here’s the breakdown: 1,764,992 passenger battery-electric vehicles (EV), 2,485,378 passenger plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and 21,775 commercial vehicles. That’s 41.5% EV/58.5% PHEV in 2024 (720k more PHEVs than EVs), compared with 52.1% EV/47.9% PHEV in 2023 (125k more EVs than PHEVs).

You can see the tables have turned quite spectacularly – a consequence of Western tariffs on Chinese EVs, or changing consumer preferences at home? Against 2023, BYD’s EV sales increased 12% from 1.6 million units, while its PHEVs went up an incredible 72.8% from 1.4 million units.

What about exports? December saw 57,154 BYDs find homes outside China, propelling its 2024 total to 417,204 units. That’s nearly 72% more than the 242,766 units it exported in 2023; itself an insane 334% jump over 2022.

Cars aside, BYD is the Middle Kingdom’s number two battery supplier, with Tesla, Nio, and Toyota among its customers. The carmaker with the most R&D staff in the world installed 23.5 GWh of battery capacity in December (+32% year-on-year). In 2024, cumulative battery installations, including in EVs and stationary energy storage, hit 194.7 GWh (+29% YoY).

Closer to home, the Chinese giant is setting up a plant in Indonesia that is expected to begin operations in 2025’s fourth quarter, creating around 8,700 jobs. The company will be 31 years old this year.

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2024 BYD Atto 3 in Malaysia – ER only, 420 km range, better tyres, dark interior, RM18k less at RM149,800

In BYD, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local Car Launches, Local News / By Jonathan Lee / 6 September 2024 12:57 pm / 16 comments

At last, the 2024 BYD Atto 3 has been launched in Malaysia at the ongoing Sime Darby Motors Automania. Only one variant this time around, and the big news is that sole Extended Range model has dropped in price and now costs the same as last year’s Standard Range – all while keeping the bigger battery and all the goodies.

This means the ER is now priced at RM149,800 (nett, RM150,430 on-the-road without insurance), which is a substantial RM18,000 lower than what it was retailing for last year (RM167,800 nett, RM168,430 OTR).

For that money, you get a 60.48 kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that provides a range of 420 km on the WLTP cycle. Performance-wise, the ER’s single front motor produces 204 PS (150 kW) and 310 Nm of torque, getting it from zero to 100 km/h more than half a second quicker at 7.3 seconds.

The car supports 88 kW of DC fast charging, topping up the battery from 10 to 80% charge in 40 minutes. As for AC charging, maximum input remains the same as before at 7 kW, so a full charge takes 9 hours and 42 minutes.

On the outside, the 2024 Atto 3 is differentiated through black window surrounds and D-pillars that replace the previous silver items, as well as a simple BYD badge at the back (no more “Build Your Dreams”) and the addition of a new Cosmos Black colour option. As before, the ER model gets 18-inch turbine-style alloy wheels, now riding on Continental EcoContact 6Q tyres instead of the old Atlas Batman A51 rubber.

Inside, the 2024 Atto 3 gains a larger 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen from the Seal – up from 12.8 inches before – as well as a new black and dark blue two-tone colour scheme for cars painted Boulder Grey or Cosmos Black. Features that are exclusive to the ER are multi-colour ambient lighting, nine speakers (up from six) and a powered tailgate.

The rest of the standard kit remains identical and includes adaptive LED headlights, roof rails, keyless entry with an NFC key card, push-button start, single-zone automatic air con, six-way driver’s and four-way passenger side power-adjustable front seats, faux leather upholstery, a panoramic glass sunroof, heated side-view mirrors, navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Qi wireless charger and a 360-degree camera system.

Safety-wise, the Atto 3 comes with seven airbags (including a front centre airbag) and stability control, along with a full range of driver assistance systems. These include autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, rear collision warning and a door opening warning.

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2024 BYD Atto 3 in Malaysia – 1 variant only; new rear badge, 15.6-inch screen; 345 km EV range; RM149,800

In BYD, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local Car Launches, Local News / By Gerard Lye / 3 May 2024 3:57 pm / 68 comments

Sime Darby Motors has updated the BYD Atto 3 for the 2024 model year, with changes being made to the electric vehicle’s variant line-up, design and kit list.

Starting with the variant line-up, the 2024 Atto 3 is no longer offered in Extended Range guise (previously priced at RM168,430), leaving just a sole option (the variant formerly known as the Standard Range) available at an unchanged price of RM149,800 before on-road costs, or RM150,430 on-the-road without insurance.

The powertrain remains the same too, with a front-mounted electric motor rated at 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) and 310 Nm of torque for a slightly slower 0-100 km/h time of 7.9 seconds. Powering the motor is a Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that is good for up to 410 km of range following the NEDC standard (345 km WLTP).

For charging, the Atto 3 support a maximum AC input (Type 2) of 7 kW as well as a DC input (CCS2) of 70 kW, the latter capable of getting the battery from a 0-80% state of charge in 45 minutes. There’s also a vehicle-to-load (V2L) function to power other devices.

In terms of design changes, the Atto 3 now comes with a black fin trim piece (previously white) on the rearmost pillars, while the ‘Build Your Dreams’ script on the tailgate has been replaced with the BYD logo – this was announced by the Chinese carmaker last year.

Colour options have also been revised, with returning hues being Surf Blue, Ski White and Boulder Grey. There’s now a new Cosmos Black colour offered, but we bid farewell to Forest Green as well as Parkour Red.

On the mention of colours, the interior gets a new Black/Dark Blue theme as an alternative to Dark Blue/Light Grey (previously called Eclipse Blue/Hazy Grey). These themes are dependent on the exterior colour, with Black/Dark Blue being available with Cosmos Black or Boulder Grey, while Dark Blue/Light Grey is paired with Ski White and Surf Blue.

As for equipment changes, the Atto 3’s rotating infotainment touchscreen has been enlarged to 15.6-inch diagonally from 12.8 inches previously. Compared to the previous spec sheet, the new-for-2024 Atto 3 also gains the previous Extended Range’s multi-colour ambient lighting system and wireless charging pad.

Beyond these adjustments, the rest of the 2024 Atto 3’s kit list is the same as the pre-update Standard Range and includes 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps, adaptive front lights, LED taillights, a powered panoramic sunroof, a five-inch digital instrument cluster, synthetic leather upholstery, automatic air-conditioning, Android Auto (wired) and Apple CarPlay (wireless) support, a six-speaker sound system, keyless entry and start and a CN95 air filter.

2024 BYD Atto 3 spec sheet and price list; click to enlarge

Safety and driver assistance systems are six airbags plus a centre side airbag, ABS, ESC, traction control, EBD, hill descent control, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, brake auto hold, autonomous emergency braking, front collision warning, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, rear collision warning, blind spot monitoring, door open warning and rear cross traffic alert.

Each purchase comes with a six-year, 150,000-km factory warranty and the Blade battery is covered for eight years or 160,000 km. There’s another separate warranty for the drive unit – eight years or 150,000 km for the motor, motor controller, DC assembly and electric control assembly.

Customers can also opt to purchase Standard or Plus service packages, the former priced from RM1,688 to RM4,888 with coverage of between three years or 60,000 km up to eight years or 160,000 km. The latter includes more service items and is offered in six-year, 120,000-km or eight-year, 160,000-km options priced at either RM11,688 or RM17,688.

GALLERY: 2024 BYD Atto 3 brochure

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