BYD has introduced its Yuan Up compact electric SUV in Hong Kong, where it is marketed under the name Atto 2, the company said on Wednesday. The launch was carried out in partnership with local dealer Harmony Auto.
The Atto 2 starts at 155,000 Hong Kong dollars ($19,750), with a post-tax price of 169,800 Hong Kong dollars. It is equipped with a 51.13-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, offering a New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) range of 410 kilometers. BYD described the model as an affordable option for young buyers and small families, noting that it had received over 200 orders prior to the Hong Kong launch.
The Yuan Up, introduced in March 2024, is available in eight variants in mainland China, with prices ranging from 96,800 yuan ($13,500) to 119,800 yuan. The model has also been launched in international markets including Europe, Brazil, Peru, and Malaysia.
Since 2022, BYD has sold more than 17,000 vehicles in Hong Kong and currently operates 12 stores and five after-sales service centers in the city.
In July, BYD sold 344,296 new energy vehicles (NEVs) overall, representing a 0.56 percent year-on-year increase but a 10.01 percent decline from June. Overseas sales reached 80,737 units, up 169 percent year-on-year but down 10.34 percent month-on-month.