Comparison

BYD Atto 3 vs Kia EV3

The BYD Atto 3 and Kia EV3 are small electric SUVs that overlap on price in Australia. The Atto 3 Evo Premium costs $46,990 before on-road costs and the EV3 Air Standard Range $47,600. At that price, the Atto 3 has more range, more power, and a higher DC charging peak.

Last reviewed: September 2026

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BYD Atto 3 Evo and Kia EV3 compared
	Atto 3 Evo Dynamic	Atto 3 Evo Premium	EV3 Air Standard Range	EV3 Air Long Range
Price before on-road costs	$41,990	$46,990	$47,600	$53,315
Battery	60.48 kWh	74.88 kWh	58.3 kWh	81.4 kWh
WLTP range	420 km	510 km	436 km	604 km
Drive / power	FWD, 150 kW / 310 Nm	RWD, 230 kW / 380 Nm	FWD, 150 kW / 283 Nm	FWD, 150 kW / 283 Nm
AC / DC charging peak	7 kW / 110 kW	11 kW / 220 kW	11 kW / not confirmed	11 kW / 127 kW
Length / wheelbase	4,455 / 2,720 mm	4,455 / 2,720 mm	4,310 / 2,680 mm	4,310 / 2,680 mm
Cargo space (seats up)	434 L	490 L + 101 L front trunk	460 L + 25 L front trunk	460 L + 25 L front trunk
ANCAP rating	Five stars (2022, per CarExpert)	Five stars (2022, per CarExpert)	Five stars (2025)	Five stars (2025)
Warranty (car / battery)	6 yr 150,000 km / 8 yr 160,000 km	6 yr 150,000 km / 8 yr 160,000 km	7 yr unlimited / 7 yr 150,000 km	7 yr unlimited / 7 yr 150,000 km

At about $47,000, the Atto 3 Evo Premium leads on range, power, and charging. The EV3's advantages are its longer vehicle warranty and the 604 km of the Air Long Range.

Price and warranty

The Atto 3 Evo Dynamic costs $41,990 and the Evo Premium $46,990, both before on-road costs. The EV3 Air Standard Range costs $47,600, the Air Long Range $53,315, the Earth $58,600, and the GT-Line $63,950. So, the cheapest EV3 costs $5,610 more than the Evo Dynamic and $610 more than the Evo Premium.

Kia covers the EV3 for 7 years with no kilometer limit, and its battery for 7 years or 150,000 km. BYD covers the Atto 3 for 6 years or 150,000 km, and its battery for 8 years or 160,000 km. So, the EV3 has the longer vehicle warranty, and the Atto 3 the longer battery warranty.

Range and charging

The EV3 Air Standard Range's 58.3 kWh battery gives 436 km of WLTP range, against 510 km for the Atto 3 Evo Premium at a similar price. The EV3's 81.4 kWh Long Range battery gives 563 to 604 km, depending on the trim. That is the longest electric range of any car compared on this site.

On DC, CarExpert quotes a 127 kW peak for the EV3 and 10-80% in 29 minutes. The Evo Premium peaks at 220 kW and the Evo Dynamic at 110 kW. RACV named the EV3's modest fast-charging rates as a weakness. The charging page covers the Atto 3 in detail.

Size and space

The Atto 3 is 145 mm longer than the EV3, at 4,455 mm against 4,310 mm, with a 40 mm longer wheelbase. The EV3 has 460 liters of cargo space and a 25-liter front trunk, while the Atto 3 Evo Premium has 490 liters and a 101-liter front trunk. CarExpert and RACV both praised the EV3's interior space for its size.

Safety rating

The EV3 has a five-star ANCAP rating from 2025, covering all variants built from December 2024, with scores of 83% for adult occupants, 86% for children, 78% for vulnerable road users, and 81% for safety assist. The Atto 3 holds a five-star rating from 2022, and CarExpert reports that the Evo carries it, although ANCAP's own page lists only the classic variants.

Reviews

CarExpert rated the EV3 Good, praising its design and its roomy interior, and it criticized the price and the lack of surround-view cameras. RACV called the EV3 Air Standard Range "one of the most compelling affordable electric cars on the market", although it found the EV3 pricier than some Chinese rivals. The review page covers the Atto 3 reviews.

Verdict

At about $47,000, the Atto 3 Evo Premium is the better buy than the EV3 Air Standard Range. For $610 less, it adds 74 km of range, 80 kW more power, a higher DC charging peak, and more cargo space. The EV3 is the better buy for a buyer who wants the longest range, from the $53,315 Air Long Range, or the longer vehicle warranty and the newer ANCAP rating.

So, the Atto 3 wins on value at the same price, and the EV3 Long Range wins on range.

Atto 3 vs Kia EV3 FAQ

Which has more range, the BYD Atto 3 or Kia EV3?

The Kia EV3 Long Range has the most, at up to 604 km on the WLTP test. At a similar price, the Atto 3 Evo Premium's 510 km beats the EV3 Air Standard Range's 436 km.

Which is bigger, the BYD Atto 3 or Kia EV3?

The Atto 3 is bigger. It is 145 mm longer, and the Evo Premium has more cargo space, with 490 liters plus a 101-liter front trunk against the EV3's 460 and 25 liters.

Which has the better warranty, the BYD Atto 3 or Kia EV3?

The EV3 has the longer vehicle warranty, at 7 years with no kilometer limit against 6 years or 150,000 km. The Atto 3 has the longer battery warranty, at 8 years or 160,000 km against 7 years or 150,000 km.

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