BYD has unveiled its global flagship SUV, the Atto 8, marking a big step in the automaker's international expansion.
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.
Car News China 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.
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.
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.
The Atto 8 also arrives when many drivers are considering whether to make their next car an EV, especially with unpredictable gas prices and more cities transitioning to cleaner energy.
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