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BYD Atto 3

BYD's small electric SUV undercuts almost every European rival on price while offering a 5-star ANCAP rating, a roomy interior, and a Blade LFP battery that's regarded as one of the safest chemistries on the market.

2 variants available — see the comparison table below.

From: $39,990 – $44,990
Range up to: 420 km
Battery up to: 60.5 kWh
0–100: 7.3 s
Power: 150 kW
DC charge: 88 kW
ANCAP: 5★

Variants and pricing

All variants of the BYD Atto 3 on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( Essential ).

Variant	From	Battery	Range	Power	0–100	DC peak	Drive
Essential	$39,990	49.9 kWh	345 km	150 kW	7.9 s	70 kW	FWD
Premium	$44,990	60.5 kWh	420 km	150 kW	7.3 s	88 kW	FWD

Verdict

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Pros and cons

What we like

✓ Aggressive pricing for a five-seat electric SUV
✓ Long battery warranty (8 years / 160,000 km)
✓ Spacious cabin and large boot for the segment

What we don't

✕ Quirky interior design polarises buyers
✕ DC fast-charging peak (88 kW) trails Korean rivals
✕ Ride can feel firm over rough surfaces

Best for

First-time EV buyers
Urban families
Value seekers

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Specifications

Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.

Performance

Drive layout: FWD
Motor power: 150 kW
Motor torque: 310 Nm
0–100 km/h: 7.3 s
Top speed: 160 km/h

Battery & range

Battery capacity: 60.5 kWh
Range (WLTP): 420 km
Efficiency: 16.0 kWh/100 km

Charging

AC charging: 7 kW
DC fast charging (peak): 88 kW
10–80% DC charge time: 29 min

Dimensions

Length: 4,455 mm
Width: 1,875 mm
Height: 1,615 mm
Wheelbase: 2,720 mm
Boot (seats up): 440 L

Safety & warranty

ANCAP rating: 5 stars (tested 2022)
Vehicle warranty: 6 years
Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km

Pricing & origin

Price from: $39,990
Built in: China
Sale status: on sale

Latest BYD Atto 3 news

Market data · 16 June 2026

Tesla Model Y tops Australia's May 2026 sales — first EV ever to lead the monthly chart

The Tesla Model Y outsold the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in May 2026, the first time an electric vehicle has topped Australia's monthly new-vehicle sales chart.

Market data · 10 April 2026

Australian EV sales hit 14.6% in March 2026 — up 88.9% year-on-year

FCAI VFACTS data shows battery-electric vehicles cracked 14.6% of new vehicle sales in March 2026, with 15,839 units sold and an 88.9% year-on-year jump. Here's what the numbers actually show — and what they don't.

Market data · 8 April 2026

BYD Sealion 7 is now Australia's second best-selling EV — and only Tesla is ahead

FCAI March 2026 VFACTS data puts the BYD Sealion 7 at 1,970 units — second only to the Tesla Model Y, and a clearer signal than any Tesla price cut that the EV market has changed.

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Range up to: 345 km
Battery up to: 51.3 kWh

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Chery's electric small SUV — a 58.9 kWh LFP-battery crossover priced under $40,000. The 130 kW DC charging peak is competitive for the segment.

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Range: 430 km
Battery: 58.9 kWh