BYD ATTO 3 has officially landed in New Zealand. The first shipment of dealer demonstrators has arrived at the Port of Auckland and will be available to test drive in BYD Dealerships around the country before the end of July.
The first half of 2022 has proven hugely successful for BYD, with the brand now ranked as the World’s top selling EV manufacturer, recording H1 EV sales of 641,530, up a colossal 315% compared to H1 2021.
“This is extraordinary timing, when we have just landed the first of our BYD ATTO 3 vehicles in New Zealand.” Says Warren Willmot, BYD New Zealand’s Brand Manager.
“The uptake from our local customers of this exciting new product has far surpassed initial expectations, with pre-sales almost selling out the first shipment. This is largely due to BYD cementing its leading position globally in the NEV industry. It is very encouraging to see this amount of interest at the beginning of BYD’s journey in NZ and we can’t wait to see how the brand continues to expand and grow.”
The uptake from our local customers of this exciting new product has far surpassed initial expectations, with pre-sales almost selling out the first shipment. This is largely due to BYD cementing its leading position globally in the NEV industry.
Customer delivery is expected to take place from the end of August for those who have pre-ordered an ATTO 3. Due to the high level of interest, BYD New Zealand has managed to secure additional production of the from the factory, but to avoid disappointment it is advised prospective buyers touch base with their local dealer as soon as possible.
The ATTO 3 arrives in New Zealand with two model variants, distinguished by their battery size and vehicle colour selection. The extended range vehicle will be available for customer delivery in late August and will incorporate the larger of the Blade batteries – a 60kW unit – giving a 420km range and take an hour to recharge on a DC fast charger. Household charging takes the industry standard of about 11 hours. By December, the standard range, smaller battery unit – 50kW – will be available providing a range of 320km.
Established dealers are presently inviting pre-orders in anticipation of enthusiastic uptake by the New Zealand consumer.
Both models operate from a single front-wheel-drive motor producing 150kW of power and 310Nm of torque delivering a 0 to 100km/h time of 7.3 seconds.
The 4,455mm long / 2650mm wheelbase ATTO 3 adopts a modern outer styling with BYD’s ‘Dragon Face 3.0’ design language and comes equipped with impressive in-vehicle equipment, the hero being a 12.8-inch media screen, which can rotate through 90 degrees. Other features include electrically adjusted seats, sunroof and a refreshingly avant-garde interior design.
Safety is well considered by BYD, and the ATTO 3 features 7 airbags including one in the centre, front and rear, auto emergency braking, front and rear collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist and rear cross traffic alert.
Pricing for the all-electric ATTO 3 SUV starts at $52,990 for the standard range and tops out at $57,990 for the extended range, plus on road costs. With both variants eligible for the current full EV clean car rebate of $8,625.
BYD’s ATTO 3 is comprehensively covered by a 6-year / 150,000km new vehicle warranty with 6-year roadside assistance package, while the Blade Battery is covered by an 8 year /160,000km (whichever comes first) warranty.
Check out more BYD ATTO 3 features here
| Power and performance | |
| Power (hp) | 201 |
| Battery (kWh) | 60.48 kWh |
| Top speed (km/h / mph) | 160 kmh / 100 mph |
| 0-100km/h (secs) | 7.3 secs |
| Max range WLTP (km / miles) | 420km / 261miles |
| Dimensions (mm) | |
| Length | 4,455 |
| Width | 1,875 |
| Height | 1,615 |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 |
| Luggage capacity (Litres) | 440 |
With the arrival of BYD’s mid-sized, all-electric SUV demonstrators a matter of weeks away, BYD New Zealand takes this opportunity to announce the first phase of its full sales and service network, which sees an initial six dealerships, covering five main cities, to launch the brand.
BYD NZ Manager, Warren Willmot, says “BYD’s arrival in New Zealand is monumental. These are extraordinary vehicles and deserve an excellent dealer network to sell to and to service BYD customers. We have partnered with carefully selected dealers who set a high standard of customer service so that BYD customers can be assured of the most professional service, warranty and finance support delivering an all-round superior purchasing and ownership experience.”
Auckland will see the BYD brand represented by Andrew Simms in Newmarket – in a stand-alone showroom in the heart of Broadway. A second Andrew Simms showroom in Botany will service Auckland’s East and Southern areas.
Hamilton will be served by a state-of-the-art showroom built at Te Rapa by Ebbett BYD Hamilton, while BYD Tauranga will represent the brand in the Bay of Plenty region with a stand-alone dealership currently under construction on 3rd Ave.
The lower North Island sees Johnston Ebbett carrying the BYD brand in Wellington City with an impressive showroom on Taranaki Street.
For the Upper South Island, Euromarque BYD, located in Central Christchurch, is the nominated dealership.
A further showroom in Dunedin is planned to open later this year to service the Otago Region.
Phase two will see further growth expansion of the BYD dealer network in line with an increased BYD product offering, including representation in Invercargill, Central Otago and Nelson in the South Island along with Palmerston North, Hawkes Bay, Whangarei and a third dealership in Auckland for the North. Dealer interest in these areas is welcome and can be directed to Warren Willmot at BYD New Zealand.
