The BYD Atto 3 electric vehicle (EV) for the passenger car market has seen overwhelming interest by consumers, with more than 1,000 orders placed in the first two weeks following its recent launch in Malaysia by official distributor Sime Darby Motors.
Sime Darby Motors Malaysia retail and distribution managing director Jeffrey Gan said the positive response was highly encouraging with interest from across consumer segments.
“This indeed demonstrates that Malaysians are ready for the future of mobility and are confident in the BYD brand and high-performance vehicles. With the growing demand for EVs in the nation, the BYD Atto 3 is ideal to support more environmentally-conscious lifestyles while providing an unparalleled electric driving experience,” he said.
Gan added: “BYD remains on track to establishing a strong footprint in Malaysia, with the first BYD showroom now open at Trec KL on Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. With three additional showrooms slated to open by mid-2023 in Ara Damansara, Penang and Johor, we look forward to enhancing accessibility to our world-class BYD vehicles across the country.”
BYD Malaysia Sdn Bhd and PT. BYD Motor Indonesia managing director Eagle Zhao said the overwhelming response from Malaysians in such a short span of time was a remarkable achievement by its partner Sime Darby Motors.
”Kicking off from this strong note, BYD Malaysia is confident that our Atto 3 customers will enjoy peak performance provided by the state-of-the-art features of the vehicle, such as the e-platform 3.0, an exclusive technology platform for more efficient and intelligent vehicles, and the Blade Battery, a game-changing development by BYD to ensure battery safety, enabling a safer cell and higher energy density,” he said.
Zhao added, “Through our line-up of innovative vehicles, BYD aims to drive the EV wave in Malaysia and propel the nation towards low carbon mobility. We are excited to widen our reach and bring more exciting offerings for Malaysians in the near future.”
The BYD ATTO 3 all-electric sports utility vehicle is fully-imported (CBU) with a battery range capable of traveling up to 480km on a single charge.
It is available in two variants, priced from RM149,800 for the Standard Range and RM167,800 for the Extended Range.
