Build Your Dreams, commonly known as BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries has landed in Malta, introducing a new brand and technology to the Maltese automotive marketplace.

The all-new, all-electric BYD ATTO3 is now available to order from Malta, through its automotive subsidiary sole representative, GasanZammit Motors Ltd. Customer deliveries for the new vehicle on the market, are scheduled to start from 1st October 2023.

With more than 28 years of experience in battery research and development, BYD is globally renowned for its pioneering technology and world-leading in e-Mobility solutions. BYD Auto was founded in 2003 and is the automotive subsidiary of BYD a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. BYD is the only New Energy Vehicle (NEV) producer to have developed its own powertrain systems, power batteries, automotive semiconductors, drive-motors and motor controller systems.

The new BYD ATTO 3 is a spacious C-Segment SUV, combining modern aesthetics with intelligence and efficiency derived from pioneering electric vehicle technology and smart connectivity.

Designed by Wolfgang Egger with the European customer in mind the BYD ATTO 3 has a distinctive sloping silhouette, providing a stylish fun-inspired choice, complete with very high levels of standard equipment. Attention to detail extends to the unique interior which gives the BYD ATTO 3 an added dimension of youthful flair and personality.

Two model variants will feature in the range ‘Comfort’ and ‘Design’ trim levels. Both model designs will be available for sale immediately in the Maltese market.

Michael Shu, Managing Director for BYD Europe said that BYD’s passenger car business has developed rapidly. “We have some preparations for the European market and brought a new product matrix. At present, BYD has served a total of 5.1 million car owners. We hope to bring these experiences to Malta, which we recognise as a significant important European market.”

He added that with the advantages of BYD’s core technology, cost and production capacity, combined with the localised resources of local dealer groups, the company “will bring diversified choices to consumers and provide great customer service.”

The BYD ATTO 3 is the first SUV to be built on BYD’s ultra-intelligent, next-generation e-Platform 3.0 for the ultimate in safety, system efficiency, integrated vehicle intelligence and performance. It also creates larger cabin space. The vehicle features the industry’s first direct cooling and heating system for power batteries, increasing thermal efficiency by up to 20 per cent in winter, the innovative system leverages the residual heat from surroundings. With intelligent thermal management, efficiency is achieved in a wide range of temperatures with low temperature driving range.

All models feature: forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, rear collision warning, rear cross traffic alert and rear cross traffic brake, lane keep assistance, lane change assist and emergency lane keep. further driver aids include blind spot detection system, electronic stability program and automatic vehicle hold among others.

More information can be accessed at www.bydauto.mt