2026 BYD Atto 3 vs BYD Qin Plus EV

	2026 BYD Atto 3 BYD Qin Plus EV

Price	$12,500.00
Our Rating	5.5 5.5
Brand	BYD BYD
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus facelift) Qin Plus EV
420 km and 510 km range versions; also higher-power versions (~150 kW) in some markets

LAUNCH

Announced	Expected late 2025 February 2024
Status	Approved for domestic sales in China In production / current as a BEV model
Country of origin	China China
Base Price	From ~ US$ 12,600 up to ~US$ 23,000 in China depending on trim.

PERFORMANCE

Power	230 kW (308 hp), single-motor FWD 100 kW (≈ 136 hp); front-wheel drive (single electric motor) for most trims; some higher-power (~150 kW ≈ 204 hp) versions in special trims
Torque	180 Nm for the 100 kW version; ~250 Nm for higher-power version.
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	7.3 seconds for standard EV version; the higher-power versions likely faster
Max Speed	Approx. 180 km/h 130 km/h for standard trims; some versions list up to ~150 km/h.

BATTERY

Capacity	Two main: 48 kWh and 57.6 kWh; in some versions larger (~72 kWh) for longer range trims.
Tech	FinDreams Blade Battery with 800V architecture Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP), Blade Battery technology.
Range	(mi, WLTP): Estimated 280–310 miles (CLTC) ~ 420 km for 48 kWh; ~ 510 km for 57.6 kWh version.
Consumption	~ 11.6-12.5 kWh/100 km depending on version
Recuperation	Regenerative braking supported
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Up to 11 kW (0–100% in ~6 hours) 6-8 hours for full charge depending on charger power
DC Charging	Up to 150 kW (10–80% in ~30 minutes) 30-80% in about 0.5 hours (≈30 minutes) for fast DC charging
Others	Compatible with V2L (Vehicle-to-Load)

BODY

Type	Compact electric SUV (5 seats) 4-door sedan / 5 seats
Platform	BYD e-Platform 3.0 Built on BYD’s e-Platform / Blade battery architecture / new generation EV platform.
Dimensions	(L/W/H): 4455 / 1875 / 1615 mm (L×W×H) 4765 × 1837 × 1515 mm
Drag Co-Efficient	Approx. 0.29 Cd
Wheelbase	2720 mm 2718 mm
Clearance	175 mm (est.)
Weight	1,880 kg 1,586 kg (for 420 km version) and ~ 1,657 kg for 510 km version
Suspension	MacPherson (front) / Torsion beam (rear) Front: MacPherson Independent; Rear: Multi-Link Independent in higher trims
Wheels	New 18-inch alloy wheels 215/55 R17
Trunk/Boot	440 L (rear seats up)

DISPLAYS

Centre	12.8-inch rotating touchscreen (updated UI) Rotating touchscreen ~ 12.8-inch in some trims
Driver's Display	5-inch digital cluster
Others	Voice assistant integration Some trims have voice control, wireless charging, panoramic 360° camera etc.

COMFORT

Seats	Five, with powered front seats and vegan leather upholstery 5 seats; material varies by trim (cloth / leatherette in higher trims)
Roof	Panoramic glass sunroof
Parking Aids	360° camera, rear parking sensors Likely 360° camera in some trims; parking sensors/radars in higher versions.
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, BYD DiLink system, OTA updates Voice control; wireless charging; infotainment via rotating touchscreen; standard connectivity features.
Others	Ambient lighting, keyless entry, wireless charging pad Advanced driver aids in higher trims; good cabin features; climate control with heat pump system etc

SAFETY

Airbags	6 standard
Driving Aids	Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Auto Emergency Braking Versions with lane-keeping, adaptive cruise control are mentioned in some listings.
Self Driving	Level 2+ ADAS system Some L2-level assistance in higher trims: lane keeping, adaptive cruise, assisted parking etc.

Note

Others

The 2026 BYD Atto 3 introduces a 107 hp performance boost, faster charging via 800V system, and refined design updates while maintaining its strong value position in the compact EV market. Heat pump helps improve efficiency in cold or mild climates.
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Trim differences matter: higher-power / longer-range versions cost more, weigh more.
Range figures are CLTC standard; real-world (WLTP or local) likely lower.
Charging speed depends heavily on charger availability.