BYD Atto 2 and BYD Atto 3 are compact electric SUVs. Both target urban and suburban drivers who want electric mobility with usable space. You get a balance of tech and comfort. Atto 2 is aimed at cost conscious buyers. Atto 3 targets buyers who want longer range and stronger performance.
Atto 3 has higher range numbers than Atto 2. The difference is noticeable on highway trips. Atto 3 charges faster on compatible fast chargers. Atto 2 still charges at public stations but takes more time to add range.
Atto 2 sits below Atto 3 in price. Atto 3 sits in a higher price bracket with more standard equipment. Availability differs by region. Some markets offer both. Others list one model. This page helps you pick based on range needs, budget, and daily use.
Atto 2 is suited to city use and tight budgets. Atto 3 works for longer trips and buyers who want extra range and power.
Pros
• Lower price
• Compact size for city traffic
• Good basic EV range
Cons
• Slower charging rate
• Lower range than Atto 3
Pros
• Higher driving range
• Faster charging support
• Stronger performance
Cons
• Higher price
• Larger size for tight parking
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| Models | BYD Atto 3 Long Range |
| Announced | 2025, January 10 2022, September 28 |
| Status | Available to order. Released 2025, February Available to order. Released 2022, Q4 |
| Country of origin | China China |
| Base Price | € 32,000 € 38,000 £ 37,200 |
| Power | FWD 177 hp (130 kW) FWD 204 hp (150 kW) |
| Torque | 214 lb-ft (290 Nm) 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) |
| 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. | 7.9 sec 0-62 mph 7.3 sec 0-62 mph |
| Max Speed | 99 mph (160 km/h) 99 mph (160 km/h) |
| transmission | Single-speed Single-speed |
| Capacity | 45.1 kWh usable 60.4 kWh usable |
| Tech | Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP battery Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP battery |
| Range | 194 mi WLTP 261 mi WLTP, 298 mi NEDC |
| Consumption | 257 Wh/mi WLTP 251 Wh/mi WLTP |
| Recuperation | Yes Yes |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging |
Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 5.5 h
Type 2 7 kW, 0-100% in 9 hours 42 min Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 6 hours 30 min |
| DC Charging |
CCS 65 kW, 10-80% in 37 min
CCS 88 kW, 30-80% in 29 min, 10-80% in 44 min, 0-100% in 1 hour 20 min |
| Others | Vehicle to load (V2L) Vehicle to load (V2L) |
| Type | 5 door SUV, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats |
| Platform | e-platform 3.0 e-platform 3.0 |
| Dimensions | 169.7 x 72.0 x 65.9 in (4310 x 1830 x 1675 mm) 175.4 x 73.8 x 63.6 in (4455 x 1875 x 1615 mm) |
| Drag Co-Efficient | 0.29 Cd |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in (2620 mm) 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
| Clearance | 6.5 in (165 mm) 6.9 in (175 mm) |
| Weight | EU: 3461 lb unladen, 4365 lb gross EU: 3704 lb unladen, 4608 lb gross |
| Suspension | Front MacPherson struts, rear Torsion beam Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link |
| Wheels | R17 R18 |
| Trunk/Boot | EU: 14.1 ft³, 47.3 ft³ max EU: 15.5 ft³, 47.3 ft³ max |
| Frunk/Bonnet | No No |
| Towing | EU: 1653 lb unbraked, 1653 lb braked EU: 1653 lb unbraked, 1653 lb braked |
| Centre | 10.1" or 12.8" electronically rotatatable touchscreen 12.8" or 15.6" rotating touchscreen |
| Driver's Display | 8.8" 5" |
| Head-Up | No No |
| Seats | Heated front seats Heated front seats |
| Roof | Panoramic roof, electrically adjustable sunshade Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera |
| Connectivity | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Airbags | Front, side, rear, including head airbag system 7 airbags: front, side, rear, including head airbag system |
| Driving Aids | Front radar, Cameras, 12 sensors. Blind Spot Warning, High Beam Assist, Lane departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Brake, Traffic Sign Recognition, Automatic Emergency Braking System, Door Open Warning, Driver Monitoring System 2 front radars, 4 rear radars, multiple cameras, 12 sensors. Blind Spot Warning, High Beam Assist, Lane departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Brake, Traffic Sign Recognition, Automatic Emergency Braking System, Door Open Warning |
| Crash Tests | NCAP 2023: 5 stars |
| Others | Digital Video Recorder |
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