BYD Atto 2 PHEV debuts in Europe - Over 1,000 km combined range, class-leading fuel efficiency

KUALA LUMPUR: The plug-in hybrid version of the BYD Atto 2 has made its global debut in the European market. This is one of the very few instances when a BYD PHEV was launched in the Old Continent before it arrived in China.

The BYD Atto 2 DM-i PHEV is offered in two variants - Active and Boost, both equipped with the brand’s advanced fifth-generation DM hybrid platform. 

BYD Atto 2 PHEV: Key highlights 

Dimensions 

Both variants are 4,330 mm (20 mm longer than the Atto 2 EV) in length, 1,830 mm in width and 1,675 mm in height and span a 2,620-mm long wheelbase. The boot space measures 425 litres, which is expandable up to 1,335 litres with rear seats folded.

Exterior 

The compact crossover SUV boasts a strong visual presence with a larger middle front grille (compared to the EV), integrated full-LED headlights and slim daytime-running lights at the front. Adding to its dynamic look is a sharp-styled front bumper along with bright highlights and vertical air curtains at the outer edges.

The side profile features lower cladding with highlighted sections, a floating roofline and strong surface curves. The Active comes equipped with 16-inch wheels, while the Boost runs on bigger 17-inch units. Towards the rear, we can find a convex-shaped bumper with a full-width light bar and  ‘Chinese knot’ tail-lights.

Drivetrain, range and charging

As mentioned above, the Atto 2 PHEV is powered by the brand’s Super Hybrid DM tech, combining EV driving experience with instant response and refinement. The setup incorporates a specifically developed Xiaoyun 1.5-litre petrol engine, dual high-speed electric motors with an integrated controller, and a Blade battery pack.

It operates in dual mode - 

• EV mode: Where electric motors solely drive the wheels.
• HEV mode: where the petrol engine charges the battery and powers the electric motors

Key specifications are as follows - 

Specs	BYD Atto 2 PHEV Active	BYD Atto 2 PHEV Boost
Drive system	FWD	FWD
Total system power	166 PS	212 PS
Battery pack	7.8 kWh	18 kWh
Pure EV range	40 km	90 km
Combined range	930 km	1,000 km
0-100 kmph acceleration	9.1 seconds	7.5 seconds
Top speed	180 kmph	180 kmph
Fuel consumption	66 kmpl	66 kmpl

Interior

The sharply styled cabin of the electrified Atto 2 has a spacious layout with horizontal lines across the dashboard, high-quality materials, and SUV-inspired touches like chunky door handles. In comparison to the pure EV counterpart, the PHEV comes with newly designed front seats with adjustable headrests, a relocated gear selector (moved from the centre stack to the steering column) and an additional headrest for the third rear passenger.

Key feature highlights include - 

• 8.8-inch full LCD instrument cluster.
• 12.8-inch touchscreen with BYD’s latest software.
• Multi-finger gesture control for HVAC
• 50W wireless phone charging (Boost)
• Advanced  “Hi BYD” voice assistant using generative AI large language models
• Panoramic glass roof 
• Rear privacy glass (Boost)
• Adaptive cruise control
• Four USB-C ports
• Rear-view camera (360° camera with the Boost trim)
• Smart key with phone/wearable access
• Heated, electrically adjustable front seats (Boost)
• Vehicle-to-Load function (Boost)

Safety 

Both versions are packed with driver’s and front passenger’s airbags, front side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Additionally, there is a full suite of advanced driver-assistance systems, including 

• Driver Monitoring System
• Adaptive and Intelligent Cruise Control
• Intelligent Speed Limit Control
• Emergency Lane Keep Assist
• Lane Departure Assist 
• Blind Spot Detection 
• Door Opening Warning
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Automatic Emergency Braking 
• Traction Control System
• Hill Descent Control
• Forward and Rear Collision Warning 
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Rear Cross Traffic Brake 

Executive Vice President of BYD Stella Li said, “Super Hybrid with DM technology offers an ideal stepping stone for customers who want the EV driving experience without any worries about range anxiety. And with the BYD ATTO 2 DM-i, we bring those advantages to the compact SUV segment, creating a standout offering. The car's mix of pure-electric capability and huge real-world range makes it unique in its class, and something that only we could produce. You can really see what we mean when we say it's not a car, it's a BYD!"

The BYD Atto 2 DM-i PHEV price begins at EUR 32,990 (RM 158k) and goes up to  EUR 35,990 (RM 172k).

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