China's BYD gets 5-star European safety rating for electric SUV

BYD Atto 3 front 2022 — The Atto 3, a compact crossover, will be the cheapest model in BYD's lineup in Europe, costing 38,000 euros ($36,480).

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October 12, 2022 12:47 PM

LONDON -- BYD received a coveted five-star Euro NCAP safety rating for its electric Atto 3 crossover, the latest Chinese automaker to receive top marks as it seeks to gain a foothold in Europe's competitive car market.

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