Mobility
BYD unveils 7-seat electric SUV Ato 8 in Europe with 5-minute charging, 652-km range
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is targeting Europe with the Ato 8, a seven-seat flagship electric SUV that it says can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in 5 minutes using its flash-charging system. The model uses BYD’s second-generation Blade battery and is offered with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. BYD lists up to 652 km WLTP range for the rear-wheel-drive version. European sales are expected to start in the first quarter of 2027, with pricing not yet disclosed.
