BYD has unveiled its global flagship SUV, the Atto 8, marking a big step in the automaker’s international expansion.<\/p>\n
The new model, which debuted at the Tashkent International Auto Show in Uzbekistan, is a version of China’s Tang L, a seven-seat SUV known for its enormous power and long range.<\/p>\n
Car News China<\/a> reported the Atto 8 will arrive in global markets with a plug-in hybrid system delivering a combined 400 kilowatts (536 horsepower) from two electric motors.<\/p>\n It can reach 62 mph in just 4.3 seconds, and thanks to a 35.62 kilowatt-hour battery, it can travel up to 93 miles before the gas engine is needed. For longer trips, the hybrid system provides a total driving range of over 621 miles.<\/p>\n An all-electric version is expected to enter global markets, offering up to 1,086 hp and as much as 416 miles of range, depending on configuration.<\/p>\n The Atto 8 also arrives when many drivers are considering whether to make their next car an EV<\/a>, especially with unpredictable gas prices and more cities transitioning to cleaner energy.<\/p>\n EVs are appealing for their long-term savings \u2014 from lower maintenance (no oil changes, spark-plug replacements, etc.) to fuel savings. Plus, they’re quieter and emit no tailpipe pollution, meaning more peaceful, cleaner streets for everyone.<\/p>\n Charging at home can also slash costs. Powering an EV from a home outlet or Level 2 charger is cheaper than relying on public fast chargers, often saving drivers hundreds of dollars each year. Homeowners interested in a Level 2 charger can get free, instant estimates through Qmerit<\/a>, which connects drivers with vetted electricians for safe and reliable setup.<\/p>\n Charging with home solar can stretch the savings even further. If you’re interested, TCD’s Solar Explorer<\/a> can help you compare bids from vetted installers and potentially save up to $10,000 on solar installation<\/a>. Platforms like EnergySage<\/a> also make it easy to compare quotes.<\/p>\n Reactions have been mixed.<\/p>\n How likely are you to buy an EV in the next five years?<\/p>\n I already own one <\/a> <\/p>\n Very likely <\/a> <\/p>\n Possibly <\/a> <\/p>\n Not at all <\/a> <\/p>\n Click your choice to see results and speak your mind.<\/p>\n One reader commented<\/a> on the article: “1000 hp. I think it’s time to regulate. I have 514 and it’s way more than what I need.”<\/p>\n A Reddit user noted its fast-charging, saying<\/a>: “If you can’t slow charge at home or at work, a 5 minute charge-up is useful. It is the gas car model of having to go to a station to refill.”<\/p>\n Another user added<\/a>: “Nice. That is the 1 MW charging car! 6% to 70% in 6 minutes!”<\/p>\n Get TCD’s free newsletters<\/a> for easy tips to save more, waste less, and make smarter choices \u2014 and earn up to $5,000 toward clean upgrades in TCD’s exclusive Rewards Club<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BYD has unveiled its global flagship SUV, the Atto 8, marking a big step in the automaker’s international…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":389271,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[208524,64,63,99,133627,9190],"class_list":["post-389270","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","tag-atto","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-business","tag-electric-motors","tag-global-markets"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389270","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=389270"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389270\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/389271"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=389270"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=389270"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=389270"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}