BYD ATTO 3 News in Malaysia

BYD is the best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV) brand in Thailand and is setting up an assembly plant in the Kingdom. According to a Chinese insider, production of the first Thai-assembled (CKD) BYD model could begin this month, pointing to a launch in May. The insider posted a photo on their Weibo that was allegedly taken at the BYD Thailand factory. It showed a BYD Atto 3 with some parts installed. The right-hand drive (RHD) unit is on a production line surrounded by working personnel.

CY Foong

Apr 17, 2024

The Bangkok International Motor Show is Thailand’s biggest and most important car sales event. Held between 29-March to 11-April, sales figures at the motor show are often used as an indicator of the pulse of Thai car buyers, thus setting expectations for the rest of the year. A total of 53,438 vehicles were sold (booked) during the two-week long event, according to figures released by the motor show organizer Grand Prix International. As expected, Toyota leads the sales chart, with 8,540 bookin

Hans

Apr 12, 2024

Rever Automotive, the distributor of BYD cars in Thailand, has launched the updated 2024 BYD Atto 3, now with more variants and even lower prices. The entry Standard Range Dynamic variant now starts from 899,900 Baht, which is 18 percent cheaper than before, while the highest specifications Extended Range Premium variant is now 12 percent cheaper, at 1,049,900 Baht. New for 2024 is a third, mid-range variant called Standard Range Premium, at 949,900 Baht. Compared to the entry variant, Standard

Hans

Apr 2, 2024

Rever Automotive, the distributor for BYD cars in Thailand, has announced the refreshed 2024 BYD Atto 3. The updated Atto 3 will be available in two variants: the BYD Atto 3 Dynamic and the BYD Atto 3 Premium, priced at an estimated THB 899,900 (around 118k) and THB 949,900 (around RM 125k), respectively. The pre-updated Atto 3 in Thailand was priced from THB 1,099,900 (around RM 145k) to THB 1,199,900 (around RM 158k), which represents a price reduction of around 18% for the entry level variant

Shaun

Mar 11, 2024

BYD has launched the updated 2024 BYD Atto 3 in Japan, priced at JPY 4.5 million (around RM 143k). Changes include a new exterior colour, minor exterior tweaks, and a larger infotainment display with added features. The new exterior colour option, "Cosmos Black," has been added in addition of the interior colour combination, "Black/Dark Blue." These aesthetic enhancements are complemented by changes to the window trim and D-pillar plate, which have been revamped to match the selected body colour

Shaun

Mar 11, 2024

BYD Malaysia’s sole authorized distributor, Sime Darby Beyond Auto is currently offering up to RM 20,000 cash rebate for the 2023 manufacturing year BYD Atto 3 (MY2023). The promotion applies to both the Standard Range and Extended Range variants, thus bringing prices down to RM 129,800 and RM 147,800 respectively, but note that the prices quoted by BYD exclude registration and other charges. With registration fees, inspection fees, hire purchase endorsement fees added, the on-the-road price (ex

Hans

Mar 8, 2024

BYD Singapore has started accepting test drive bookings for the new 2024 BYD Atto 3. The new 2024 model is more of a running change to update the car’s specifications rather than a mid-lifecycle facelift. Stylistically, the 2024 BYD Atto 3 is unchanged, except for a new Cosmos Black colour. All previously offered colours remain on the palette – Parkour Red, Surf Blue, Forest Green, Boulder Grey, and Ski White. Inside, there’s a larger 15.6-inch rotating infotainment screen, replacing the previou

Hans

Mar 7, 2024

China has launched a new BYD Yuan Plus, as the BYD Atto 3 is known in the mainland. The updated Chinese market Atto 3 is now known as the BYD Yuan Plus Honor Edition, and it features an optional all-black (Black Knight) exterior and interior colour scheme. Other colours are also available. Inside, the infotainment’s voice control has been upgraded for better accuracy. The infotainment screen is also larger, now at 15.6-inch, replacing the previous car's 12.8-inch. Prices of the Chinese market BY

Hans

Mar 4, 2024

Malaysia’s tax exemption (import and excise duty) for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will expire as planned on 31-December 2025, and BEV manufacturers are encouraged to invest in local production, said Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry, at the launch of the BYD Seal this morning. Tengku Zafrul said sales of BEVs have increased by more than four folds last year, from around 3,000 units in 2022 to 13,000 units in 2023. “I believe BYD’s brand registered the h

Hans

Feb 22, 2024

BYD is leading Malaysia's adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), less than a year since it entered our markets, according to data sourced by RHB Research. The bank's recent report shared that BYD accounted for 37% of the total local EV sphere in Malaysia in 2023. In total, BYD sold 3,728 cars here last year. That number is more than one-thirds of the total units of BEVs sold in Malaysia last year, which stands at 10,159 units. In itself this represents a 286% rise compared to 2022, making

Sanjay

Jan 22, 2024