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BYD Atto 2 PHEV is heading to India Offers a range of up to 1000km
A new teaser confirms that BYD will soon launch its first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model in the Indian market. The Chinese automaker has started testing the Sealion 6 PHEV on the Indian roads. However, few media reports suggest that the BYD Atto 2 PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle) is also on cards for our market. Adding to it, BYD has also patented the Leopard 8 PHEV off-roader, which will act as a flagship model for the brand in India.
The BYD teaser reveals that the upcoming model will use the carmaker’s ‘DM-i Super Plug-in Hybrid EV’ powertrain. DM-i stands for ‘Dual Mode - intelligent’, which refers to a plug-in hybrid tech where conventional engine and all-electric setup work together to offer efficiency and low running costs of an EV. This tech also eliminates the range anxiety associated with electric vehicles.
BYD Atto 2 DM-i PHEV
For people not in the know, BYD has been testing the Atto 2 SUV in the country. It was first spotted in India in August 2025. The BYD Atto 2’s plug-in hybrid powertrain, comprising a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine paired with a 7.8kWh or an 18kWh battery pack. While the former offers 166hp, the powertrain with bigger battery offers 212hp.
BYD claims that the Atto 2 with 7.8kWh battery version offers a combined WLTP range of 928km. On the other hand, the larger battery version offers a combined WLTP range of 998km on a full charge and fuel tank. The SUV offers an electric-only range of around 39km on a single charge.
Dimensions
The BYD Atto 2 will be the brand’s entry-level model, measuring 4330mm in length, 1830mm in width and 1675mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2620mm. The SUV rides on 17-inch alloy wheels. It is packed with sharp LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights, and a full-width tail-light.
The BYD Atto 2 DM-i offers a boot space of 435-litres, which can be further extended by up to 1335-litres by folding the rear seats.
BYD Atto 2 PHEV Key Features
The new BYD Atto 2 PHEV comes with a sleek vegan leather seats and ambient lighting, and a panoramic sunroof. This plug-in hybrid version comes with six-way electrically adjustable front seats and adjustable headrests. It is packed with a 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a multi-functional steering wheel with an intuitive layout with simple controls, etc.
The plug-in hybrid version comes equipped with LEVEL-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) with features like autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane assist and others.
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