BYD launches Atto 2 compact pure electric SUV in Nepal

• Atto 2 — known as Yuan Up in the Chinese domestic market — is BYD‘s seventh NEV model launched in Nepal.
• On August 6, BYD launched the Atto 1 hatchback in Nepal — known as Seagull in China.

BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) has launched the Atto 2 in Nepal, marking the second new energy vehicle (NEV) model the Chinese automaker has introduced in the country this month following the Atto 1.

The Atto 2, a compact pure electric SUV (sport utility vehicle) known as the Yuan Up in China’s domestic market, was launched at the NADA auto show held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 19, according to a statement released today.

On August 6, BYD launched the Atto 1 hatchback in Nepal — known as the Seagull in China.

The Atto 2 has a starting price of 4.399 million Nepalese rupees ($31,410) in Nepal, making it the seventh NEV model launched by BYD in the country.

Currently, the BYD models displayed on the website of Cimex Inc, BYD’s distributor in Nepal, include the Atto 1, Atto 2, Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, and M6 MPV (multi-purpose vehicle). The Atto 3 is known as the Yuan Plus in China.

The Atto 2 is equipped with a 51.13-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, offering a WLTP range of 345 kilometers. This battery pack is larger than the one in the Chinese version, providing a longer range.

Currently, the BYD Yuan Up is available in four variants in China, with starting prices of RMB 74,800 ($10,450), RMB 99,800, RMB 109,800, and RMB 119,800.

BYD began exploring the Nepalese market several years ago. In 2018, the BYD e6 was added to the Nepalese presidential fleet.

In October 2022, BYD officially entered the Nepalese passenger vehicle market, with the Atto 3 being the first model available locally.

BYD sold 344,296 NEVs in July, representing a year-on-year increase of 0.56 percent, but a decrease of 10.01 percent compared to June, according to previously released data.

BYD sold 80,737 vehicles overseas in July, up 169.00 percent year-on-year but down 10.34 percent from June.

($1 = NPR 140.14, $1 = RMB 7.1556)

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