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The BYD Atto 3 is now one of the brand’s oldest vehicles it still sells locally but a major upgrade could soon be on the horizon.
A filing on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) database, as reported by AutoHome, shows BYD is readying a new version of the Yuan Plus, which is the domestic name for the Atto 3 electric SUV sold in Australia.
Featuring revised exterior styling cues like flush door handles, slimmer headlights, a full-width rear tail-light bar, plus different front and rear fascias, this new version of the Atto 3 has also grown in size.
The MIIT filing notes it measures in at 4665mm long, 1895mm wide and 1675mm tall with a 2770mm wheelbase. This makes it 210mm longer, 20mm wider and 60mm taller than the current Atto 3 and closer in size to the likes of the mid-sized Kia EV5.
Power reportedly comes from a rear-mounted electric motor which will be offered in two different power outputs – 200kW and 240kW.
It’s fed by a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) BYD Blade battery with an unknown capacity. Reports indicate that it could be a second-generation Blade battery, potentially meaning quicker charging, energy density and reduced degradation.
Other notable details on the MIIT filing include the availability of 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels, as well as two-tone exterior paint colour finishes.
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The current BYD Atto 3, known as the Yuan Plus in China, went on sale in Australia in late 2022 when the brand relaunched locally.
It has received one update since its launch which included some visual tweaks, a bigger touchscreen multimedia system, as well as different standard-fit tyres.
There are two variants currently offered in Australia – the Essential and Premium. Both are powered by a 150kW front-mounted electric motor which is fed by either a 50kW or 60.4kWh LFP Blade battery.
Overseas BYD has already launched the Atto 3 Evo which takes the current model and switches it from front- to rear-wheel drive, plus there’s an available dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain.
Additionally there’s a larger 74.8kWh LFP Blade battery that offers up to 510km of CLTC claimed range. It operates on an 800V electrical architecture, allowing for a quicker DC fast-charging rate of up to 220kW.
Other notable changes with the Atto 3 Evo includes revised rear suspension, a bigger boot, the addition of a front boot and a repositioned gear selector.
Prototype versions of the Atto 3 Evo have previously been spied in Australia, indicating a local launch is on the cards.
It’s unclear whether this new-generation version of the Atto 3 will eventually come to Australia, or if it will be a China-only model.
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