KATHMANDU: BYD’s entry-level electric hatchback, the Atto 1, has been spotted at Nepal-China border point in Korala.
Cimex Inc, which represents BYD in Nepal, is bringing a large shipment of the Atto 1 through the Korala border in Mustang.
Korala border is being used for Nepal-China trade for the firs time as the usual entry points — Tatopani in Sindhupalchowk and Rasuwagadhi in Rasuwa — have remained closed for the past two months.
According to Cimex Inc, the Atto 1, which was unveiled at the NAIMA Mobility Expo in the first week of August, has received a large number of bookings. The company plans to deliver vehicles ahead of the Dashain festival.
Cimex Inc is offering the base variant of Atto 1 at Rs 2.895 million and the top variant at Rs 3.299 million.
The entry-level hatchback from BYD stable has already achieved significant success in countries like China, Brazil and Mexico. The hatchback has also garnered attention in Europe, where it is marketed as Dolphin Surf. It is now being introduced in right-hand-drive markets including Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal and India. The hatchback is sold as Seagull in China.
The Atto 1 will be available with two battery options: 30 kWh and 38.88 kWh. According to WLTP standards, the top variant offers a driving range of up to 300 kilometers.
Cimex Inc is offering the base variant at Rs 2.895 million and the top variant at Rs 3.299 million. Even the base variant boasts features like voice control, wireless connectivity, a 10-inch touchscreen and a digital instrument console.
