Crash Test: BYD Atto 3 Receives a 5-Star Rating
This page is translated from the original post "Crash-Test : le BYD Atto 3 reçu 5 sur 5" in French.
- 14/10/2022 10:00
Of the last three electric models tested by Euro NCAP, two received the maximum score of 5 stars.
The Chinese automotive industry has made significant progress over a few years. The good results recently achieved by the Atto 3 in Euro NCAP crash tests prove this once again. Like the Ora Funky Cat, BYD’s electric SUV has received the maximum rating of 5 stars.
The Atto 3 is an important model for BYD, as it aims to successfully enter the European market. This 4.55-meter-long vehicle features a 60 kWh battery and a 204 hp motor. It can theoretically travel 420 km on a single charge (WLTP mixed cycle). BYD has stated that this model will be sold from €38,000 in Germany. We will have to wait a little longer to know the price in France.
In addition to the Atto 3, BYD plans to market a large SUV (the Tang) and a sedan (the Han). These two models, also electric, have not yet undergone the Euro NCAP crash test.
One star less for Renault Group’s Mobilize Limo
Tested at the same time as the Chinese SUV, the Mobilize Limo has to settle for 4 stars. It is quite far behind the Atto 3 in terms of passenger protection. As a reminder, this electric sedan is actually a Chinese car (the Ezoom Yi) rebadged by the Renault group. It is marketed to taxis and VTC services.
A third electric model appears in the latest results released: the Mercedes EQE. Not surprisingly, it also scores 5 stars.
Euro NCAP ratings summary
| BYD Atto 3 | Mobilize Limo | Mercedes EQE | |
| Overall score | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Protection of adults | 91% | 80% | 95% |
| Protection of children | 89% | 75% | 91% |
| Protection of vulnerable users | 69% | 69% | 83% |
| Driving assistance | 74% | 71% | 81% |
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