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BYD Atto 3

500,000 Atto 3/Yuan Plus built in 19 months, reaching 55 countries.12

Researched October 30, 2026 from 29 sources

At a glance

0250500
134–443 hpPower
0510
3.9–9.7 s0–100 km/h
0100200
159.3–199.6 km/hTop speed
0300600
310–560 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,615–1,990 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1481012

Engine
1–2 electric motors; Blade LFP: original 49.92–60.48 kWh, Evo 74.8 kWh1810
Layout
Original: FWD; Atto 3 Evo: RWD or AWD1
Gearbox
Original: single-speed transmission11
Built at
Changsha/Changzhou/Hefei, China; Sriperumbudur, India; Rayong, Thailand1
Units built
1 million reached by June 20251

The story

Created for BYD's global push, the compact electric Atto 3 is China's Yuan Plus. The original was the first SUV on e-Platform 3.0, pairing an eight-in-one powertrain with a cobalt-free Blade LFP battery.134

2022: China and Australia debut on February 19 · Five Euro NCAP stars20222023: UK deliveries begin on March 15 · 500,000 built in 19 months20232024: Assembly expands to Rayong20242025: Production reaches 1 million · Driver assistance climbs to Good20252026: Evo: 800 V, 220 kW and 3.9 seconds · China's Yuan Plus grows to 4,665 mm2026 BYD S1: 2015–2016 (China)BYD S1BYD Yuan: 2016–2021BYD YuanBYD S2: 2019–2022BYD S2BYD Yuan Pro: 2021–2024BYD Yuan ProBYD Atto 3 / Yuan Plus (SC2E): 2022–presentSC2EBYD Yuan Plus Intelligent Driving Edition (China): 2025–BYD Atto 3 Evo (Europe): 2026–BYD Yuan Plus (China, third generation): 2026– 2014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones1891623
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YearWhat happened
2015–2016 (China)BYD S1
2016–2021BYD Yuan
2019–2022BYD S2
2021–2024BYD Yuan Pro
2022–presentBYD Atto 3 / Yuan Plus (SC2E)
2025–BYD Yuan Plus Intelligent Driving Edition (China)
2026–BYD Atto 3 Evo (Europe)
2026–BYD Yuan Plus (China, third generation)
2022China and Australia debut on February 19
2022Five Euro NCAP stars
2023UK deliveries begin on March 15
2023500,000 built in 19 months
2024Assembly expands to Rayong
2025Production reaches 1 million
2025Driver assistance climbs to Good
2026Evo: 800 V, 220 kW and 3.9 seconds
2026China's Yuan Plus grows to 4,665 mm
  1. 2022

    China and Australia debut on February 19

    China and Australia debut on February 19: 49.92/60.48 kWh Blade packs promise 345/420 km WLTP or 430/510 km CLTC.15

  2. 2022

    Five Euro NCAP stars

    The original earns five Euro NCAP stars, scoring 91% for adult protection and 89% for child protection.46

  3. 2023

    UK deliveries begin on March 15

    The UK launch brings a 60.48 kWh Blade battery; Comfort and Design get 11 kW AC charging, and all three trims can power external devices.4

  4. 2023

    500,000 built in 19 months

    Hefei builds the 500,000th Yuan Plus/Atto 3 on September 15; exports account for 22% of production, and the model has reached 55 countries.12

  5. 2024

    Assembly expands to Rayong

    Thailand joins China and India as an Atto 3 production base, with assembly in Rayong.1

  6. 2025

    Production reaches 1 million

    By June, cumulative Yuan Plus/Atto 3 production reaches 1 million.1

  7. 2025

    Driver assistance climbs to Good

    After 2024's Not Recommended grade, a software fix could lift 2022 cars to Moderate; the new system on 2025 cars earns Good.7

  8. 2026

    Evo: 800 V, 220 kW and 3.9 seconds

    The European Evo gains a 74.8 kWh battery and 800 V electrics for 220 kW DC charging; AWD Excellence covers 0–100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.18

  9. 2026

    China's Yuan Plus grows to 4,665 mm

    Launched May 21 as the third generation, China's Yuan Plus adds flash charging and grows to 4,665 mm; the Atto 3 Evo stays 4,455 mm long.89

Every generation

  • BYD Yuan
    BYD Yuan2016–2021
  • BYD S2
    BYD S22019–2022
  • BYD Yuan Pro
    BYD Yuan Pro2021–2024
  • BYD Atto 3 / Yuan Plus
    SC2E2022–present
  • BYD Atto 3 Evo (Europe)
    BYD Atto 3 Evo (Europe)2026–

Power over the years

From 201 hp to 443 hp in 4 years.

0200400600 202220242026 hp 2022 · 201 hp · Extended Range: 7.3 s to 100 km/h2023 · 134 hp · Singapore Category A, 100 kW2026 · 268 hp · China Yuan Plus (third gen), 200 kW2026 · 308 hp · Atto 3 Evo Design, RWD2026 · 322 hp · China Yuan Plus (third gen), 240 kW2026 · 443 hp · Atto 3 Evo Excellence, AWD 443 hp Atto 3 Evo Excellence, AWD 201 hp Extended Range: 7.3 s to 100 km/h
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YearHorsepowerModel
2022201Extended Range: 7.3 s to 100 km/h
2023134Singapore Category A, 100 kW
2026268China Yuan Plus (third gen), 200 kW
2026308Atto 3 Evo Design, RWD
2026322China Yuan Plus (third gen), 240 kW
2026443Atto 3 Evo Excellence, AWD

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard Range / Extended Range

    Standard

    Standard Range / Extended Range

    2022–present

    201 hp
  • Active / Comfort / Design (UK)

    Standard

    Active / Comfort / Design (UK)

    2023

    201 hp

  • Standard

    100 kW Category A (Singapore)

    2023

    134 hp

  • Standard

    Dynamic / Premium / Superior (India)

    2024; updated 2025

    201 hp

  • Special

    Yuan Plus Champion / Glory Edition (China)

    2023; Glory 2024

    201 hp

  • Special

    Yuan Plus Intelligent Driving Edition (China)

    2025

    201 hp

  • Standard

    Yuan Plus third generation (China)

    2026

  • Standard

    Atto 3 Evo Design (UK)

    2026

    308 hp

  • Performance

    Atto 3 Evo Excellence (UK)

    2026

    443 hp

  • Limited

    Forest Green Special Edition (India)

    2023

    201 hp

  • Limited

    Anniversary Limited Edition (Malaysia)

    2023

    201 hp

  • Limited

    Performance (Malaysia)

    2026

    443 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Original nose: flat profile, chrome linking the headlights and blue details inside the lamps.21
  • Early tailgates combine linked lights with chrome Build Your Dreams lettering.121
  • Early rear roof pillars have a metallic fish-scale pattern.1121

Year by year

  1. 2024, selected export markets

    Some markets gain BYD rear emblems, black C-pillars, darker cabins, 15.6-inch screens and Continental tires replacing Atlas Batman.122

  2. 2025, India

    India adds an all-black cabin and ventilated front seats.15

  3. 2025, China

    China's Intelligent Driving Edition gains bolder front intakes, a silver lower guard and Chinese-knot-pattern LED taillights.1

  4. 2026, Malaysia

    Premium adds Gemilang Blue paint and two-tone wheels.20

  5. 2026, Europe

    Europe's Evo gains revised bumpers, slimmer skirts, new 18-inch wheels and a sportier roof spoiler; the shifter moves to the column.18

  6. May 2026, China

    China's third-generation Yuan Plus grows to 4,665 mm long; the Atto 3 Evo keeps the 4,455 mm body.89

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a BYD Atto 3
    Atto 3
    Photo of a Volkswagen ID.4
    Volkswagen ID.4

    Volkswagen ID.4

    Similar trim along the Evo's flanks; check the Atto 3's BYD rear emblem or earlier Build Your Dreams lettering.13

Against its rivals

  • Peugeot E-2008 GT

    Atto 3 vs Peugeot E-2008 GT

    Price as tested lower is better

    Atto 338,990 £
    Peugeot E-2008 GT40,700 £
    6
  • Skoda Elroq

    Atto 3 vs Skoda Elroq

    Turning circle lower is better

    Atto 310.8 m
    Skoda Elroq9.3 m
    13
  • Porsche 911 Carrera

    Atto 3 vs Porsche 911 Carrera

    0–100 km/h lower is better

    Atto 33.9 s
    Porsche 911 Carrera3.9 s
    813
  • Kia EV3

    Atto 3 vs Kia EV3

    Cargo, rear seats up

    Atto 3490 L
    Kia EV3460 L
    13

Prices

Value today $17.4K–$24.1K528

Price when newValue today
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K 2022202420262028 Value today: $17,400–$24,100 2022 · $32,350 · Australia base, approx. USD2023 · $18,870 · China Champion base, approx. USD2024 · $16,650 · China Glory base, approx. USD 2022 · $32,350 · Australia base, 2022; approximate USD conversion
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2022Launch price$32,350Australia base, 2022; approximate USD conversion
2022Price when new$32,350Australia base, approx. USD
2023Price when new$18,870China Champion base, approx. USD
2024Price when new$16,650China Glory base, approx. USD
2026Value today$17,400–$24,100

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “Atto Gal's claimed first double crossing”
    • “500,000 built in 19 months”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 8 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 29 sources
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  7. BYD improves Assisted Driving system in response to Euro NCAP’s ATTO 3 grading news.euroncap.com
  8. New BYD ATTO 3 EVO redefines electric family SUVs with AWD, 317 miles of range and 220kW charging - BYD UK Media Site bydukmedia.com
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  • autonews.gasgoo.com
  • cnevpost.com
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  • en.byd.com
  • autoexpress.co.uk
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  • vertumotors.com

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