Comparison

BYD Atto 2 vs Atto 3

The BYD Atto 2 and Atto 3 are both small electric SUVs, and the Atto 2 is the smaller and cheaper of the two. In Australia, the Atto 2 starts at $31,990 before on-road costs with 345 km of WLTP range, while the 2026 Atto 3 Evo starts at $41,990 with 420 km.

Last reviewed: September 2026

Side by side

BYD Atto 2 and Atto 3 Evo compared
	Atto 2	Atto 3 Evo Dynamic	Atto 3 Evo Premium
Price before on-road costs	$31,990 / $35,990	$41,990	$46,990
Battery	51.13 kWh	60.48 kWh	74.88 kWh
WLTP range	345 km	420 km	510 km
Power / torque	130 kW / 290 Nm	150 kW / 310 Nm	230 kW / 380 Nm
0-100 km/h (claimed)	7.9 s	7.3 s	5.5 s
AC / DC charging peak	7 kW / 82 kW	7 kW / 110 kW	11 kW / 220 kW
Length / wheelbase	4,310 / 2,620 mm	4,455 / 2,720 mm	4,455 / 2,720 mm
Cargo space (seats up)	380 L	434 L	490 L + 101 L front trunk
ANCAP rating	Not yet tested	Five stars (2022, per CarExpert)	Five stars (2022, per CarExpert)

The Atto 3 costs $10,000 more at entry level, and it answers with more range, more space, faster charging, and a crash rating.

Price

The Atto 2 Dynamic costs $31,990 and the Atto 2 Premium $35,990, both before on-road costs. Both variants share the same battery and motor, and RACV put the Premium it tested at about $40,000 drive-away. The Atto 3 Evo Dynamic costs $41,990, so even the Atto 2 Premium is $6,000 cheaper. Both models carry the same warranty: 6 years or 150,000 km for the car, and 8 years or 160,000 km for the battery.

Range and charging

The Atto 2's 51.13 kWh battery gives 345 km of WLTP range, against 420 km for the Evo Dynamic and 510 km for the Evo Premium. On DC, the Atto 2 peaks at 82 kW, and Zecar quotes 10-80% in 38.6 minutes. The Evo Dynamic peaks at 110 kW and the Evo Premium at 220 kW.

RACV measured 12 to 13.9 kWh/100 km on its Atto 2 test, and it rated the efficiency as impressive. However, it also found the Atto 2 slow to charge on AC in practice.

Size and space

The Atto 3 is 145 mm longer, at 4,455 mm against 4,310 mm, and its wheelbase is 100 mm longer. The Atto 2 has 380 liters of cargo space, or 1,320 liters with the rear seats folded. The Evo Dynamic has 434 and 1,340 liters, and the Evo Premium adds a 101-liter front trunk to its 490 liters.

Safety rating

The Atto 2 had not been tested by ANCAP when this page was checked. The Atto 3 holds a five-star ANCAP rating from 2022, and CarExpert reports that the Evo carries it, although ANCAP's own page lists only the classic variants. RACV also recorded driver assistance drop-outs in rain and fog on its Atto 2 test car.

Verdict

The Atto 2 is the better buy for a town-based driver who wants the lowest price on a new BYD SUV, because it costs $10,000 less than the Atto 3 Evo Dynamic. RACV named its 345 km range as a limit for longer commutes. The Atto 3 is the better buy for a family or a longer-distance driver, because it has more range, more cargo space, faster DC charging, and a five-star crash rating.

So, for a family car, the Atto 3 Evo Dynamic is the better choice until the Atto 2 has an ANCAP result.

Atto 2 vs Atto 3 FAQ

Which is bigger, the BYD Atto 2 or Atto 3?

The Atto 3 is bigger. It is 145 mm longer, with a 100 mm longer wheelbase and 54 liters more cargo space in Evo Dynamic form.

What is the difference between the BYD Atto 1, Atto 2, and Atto 3?

The Atto 1 is a four-seat city hatch from $23,990, the Atto 2 is a small SUV from $31,990, and the Atto 3 is a larger small SUV from $41,990 in 2026 Evo form. Range rises with size, from 220 to 310 km for the Atto 1, to 345 km for the Atto 2, and 420 to 510 km for the Atto 3. The lineup page compares all three.

Does the BYD Atto 2 have an ANCAP rating?

No, the Atto 2 had not been tested by ANCAP when this page was checked in September 2026. The Atto 3 holds a five-star rating from 2022.

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Sources

Prices and specs were checked in September 2026. This site is independent of BYD.