<div id="readability-page-1"><blockquote><ul><li>The Yuan Plus, known as the Atto 3 in overseas markets, is a key global model for BYD.</li><li>The updated compact pure electric SUV made its debut at the Beijing Auto Show last month.</li></ul></blockquote><figure id="attachment_140732"><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026051210550361.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026051210550361.jpg"/><figcaption id="caption-attachment-140732">(Third-generation BYD Yuan Plus. Image credit: CnEVPost)</figcaption></figure><p>BYD (HKEX: 1211) will launch the third-generation Yuan Plus on May 21, a compact pure electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) that debuted at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show last month.</p><p>Chinese automotive media outlet Yiche reported the plan on Tuesday. BYD has yet to announce the schedule through its official channels.</p><p>The vehicle measures 4,665 mm in length, 1,895 mm in width, and 1,675 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,770 mm. This offers increased dimensions and interior space compared to the current model.</p>    <div>        <p><span>Join us on </span>            Telegram            <span> or </span>            Google News        </p>    </div><p>The new model — which has already entered dozens of overseas markets under the Atto 3 nameplate — will serve as one of the core carriers for BYD's technological upgrades. It features the highly anticipated second-generation Blade Battery and the company's latest flash charging technology.</p><p>These technologies enable the vehicle to charge from 10% to 70% in about five minutes, addressing range and charging time anxiety for EV users.</p><p>The new car offers two battery capacity options of 57.545 kWh and 68.547 kWh, corresponding to China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC) pure electric ranges of 540 kilometers and 630 kilometers, respectively.</p><p>The third-generation Yuan Plus adopts a rear-mounted single-motor layout, available in two maximum power versions of 200 kW (268 hp) and 240 kW.</p><p>The second-generation Yuan Plus Smart Driving Edition currently sold in the Chinese market starts at 115,800 yuan ($17,040), and pricing for the third-generation model is expected to remain competitive.</p><p>Notably, the new vehicle is equipped with a roof-mounted LiDAR and will feature BYD's in-house developed &#34;God's Eye&#34; smart driving assistance system.</p><p>Additionally, to attract a younger demographic, BYD announced on April 24, the opening day of the Beijing Auto Show, that it will launch a special edition model co-branded with the well-known intellectual property &#34;My Little Pony.&#34;</p><figure id="attachment_140733"><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026051210551120.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026051210551120.jpg"/><figcaption id="caption-attachment-140733">(Image credit: CnEVPost)</figcaption></figure><p>The Yuan Plus is a pivotal product in BYD's globalization strategy and is already sold in dozens of markets worldwide.</p><p>With the launch of the third-generation Yuan Plus, BYD is poised to further consolidate its position as the world's largest new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer and accelerate its pace of expansion in overseas markets.</p>    <div>        <div>            <p><img width="768" height="432" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026051103490766-768x432.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026051103490766-768x432.jpg"/>                            </p>        </div>        <div>            <p>BYD launches 2026 Seagull, bringing LiDAR to micro EVs</p>            <p>The 2026 BYD Seagull starts at 69,900 yuan ($10,290), while the LiDAR-equipped version starts at 90,900 yuan.</p>                    </div>    </div>    <p>($1 = 6.7956 yuan)</p>                                                                                </div>

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<p>BYD is set to launch the third-generation Yuan Plus, also known as Atto 3, on May 21. This compact electric SUV features advanced technologies including the second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging, allowing a 10% to 70% charge in about five minutes. It offers two battery options with ranges of 540 km and 630 km. The vehicle will also include a roof-mounted LiDAR and BYD's 'God's Eye' smart driving system. The launch aims to strengthen BYD's position in the global EV market and attract younger consumers with a special edition model.</p>

- BYD is set to launch the third-generation Yuan Plus, also known as the Atto 3 overseas, on May 21, following its debut at the Beijing Auto Show.  
- The SUV features enhanced dimensions, a rear-mounted single-motor layout, and battery options offering ranges of 540 to 630 kilometers, while also integrating advanced technologies like the second-generation Blade Battery and LiDAR for improved smart driving capabilities.  
- This model plays a crucial role in BYD's global strategy, aiming to solidify its position as the leading new energy vehicle manufacturer and attract younger consumers with a special edition linked to "My Little Pony."

BYD to officially launch third-gen Yuan Plus with flash charging on May 21