BYD Yuan Plus (Atto 3) Electric SUV

The vehicle featured in the image is a BYD Yuan Plus, a compact battery electric SUV manufactured by the Chinese automaker BYD Auto. Known internationally as the Atto 3, this model is part of BYD's 'Dynasty' series, which utilizes Chinese characters for branding; the specific character '元' (Yuan) is visible on the front grille of the grey unit in the foreground. In the background, a white Mercedes-Benz A-Class is also visible.

BYD (Build Your Dreams) was founded in 1995 as a battery manufacturer and transitioned into the automotive sector in 2003 after acquiring Qinchuan Automobile. The company is now a global leader in electric vehicle sales and battery technology. The Yuan Plus is built on BYD's proprietary e-Platform 3.0, featuring their signature Blade Battery technology which is designed for enhanced safety and energy density.

BYD Auto is a subsidiary of BYD Company, a publicly-listed conglomerate headquartered in Shenzhen, China. The company maintains a vertically integrated supply chain, manufacturing the majority of its own components including batteries and semiconductors. While primarily manufactured in China at plants such as those in Shenzhen and Changsha, BYD has recently expanded its global manufacturing footprint to include facilities in Thailand, Brazil, and Hungary to serve international markets.