BYD Atto 8 makes its debut: The electric seven-seater will launch in Europe in 2027
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BYD is introducing its new all-electric SUV flagship, the Atto 8. This model can accommodate up to seven passengers and is set to go on sale at European dealerships of the Chinese manufacturer in the first quarter of 2027. With dimensions of 5.04 meters in length, 1.996 meters in width, and 1.76 meters in height, the Atto 8 expands the brand’s existing SUV lineup.
The large electric vehicle is available in two powertrain options, both equipped with a second-generation 115-kWh Blade battery. The Atto 8 Design RWD with rear-wheel drive delivers 340 kW (462 horsepower), accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds, and offers a combined WLTP range of up to 653 kilometers. The all-wheel-drive Excellence AWD version generates 570 kW (775 horsepower) and 775 Nm of torque, accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, and achieves a WLTP range of up to 602 kilometers.
The Atto 8 is the first BYD model in Europe to support the new “Flash-Charging” technology alongside the second-generation “Blade” battery. This setup allows the battery to charge from 10% to 70% in five minutes and from 10% to 97% in nine minutes. At temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius, it takes twelve minutes to charge from 20% to 97%. BYD plans to expand its European Flash-Charging network to 3,000 charging stations by the end of 2027.
The Atto 8 features a 2.39 square meter panoramic glass roof inside, a digital 10.25-inch combination instrument cluster, a 26-inch head-up display, and a central 15.6-inch touchscreen. Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Google Play Store are integrated. Standard equipment also includes a three-zone automatic climate control system, genuine leather seats, as well as heated, ventilated seats with massage function for the front seats and the outer seats of the second row. Depending on the model variant, sound systems with either ten or 21 speakers are available.
The trunk volume is 270 liters when the third row of seats is fully installed, and it can be increased to up to 1960 liters by folding down the second and third rows. In addition, there is a 136-liter storage space under the hood. Other features include two wireless smartphone charging pads, each with 50 watts of power, four USB-C ports, and a front cooling compartment that can be cooled down to as low as minus 6 degrees Celsius or heated up to as high as 50 degrees Celsius.
"Efficiency, comfort, and versatility at the highest level"
"As a technology company, BYD is committed to turning innovations into reality. The Atto 8 embodies this approach in a unique way: With our latest powertrain, the second-generation Blade battery, a range of over 600 kilometers, up to seven seating positions, and the most advanced technologies in the interior, it combines efficiency, comfort, and versatility at the highest level," said Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD.
"With Flash Charging, we are also taking a crucial step forward in the development of electric mobility. Thanks to charging times that approach those of refueling, electric vehicles become even more suitable for everyday use, and range anxiety is increasingly becoming a thing of the past. The Atto 8 demonstrates vividly how we translate our investments in research and development into tangible benefits for our customers. Our goal is not only to develop new technologies but also to integrate them quickly into market-ready vehicles that make life easier, more comfortable, and more sustainable for people around the world."
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