BYD Atto 3
2024 model year
Affordable family SUV with a safe, long-life LFP battery and V2L capability, but range and charging speed significantly lag the competition.
Compare all available BYD Atto 3 trims.
| Variant | Price OTR | WLTP range | DC peak | V2L | V2H | V2G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range | £36,695 | 161 mi | 60 kW | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Extended Range | £40,695 | 260 mi | 88 kW | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Usable battery | 49.9 kWh |
|---|---|
| Gross battery | 50 kWh |
| WLTP range | 161 miles |
| Efficiency | 3.2 mi/kWh |
| Max AC charging | 7 kW |
| Max DC charging | 60 kW |
| Charge time 0–100% (7kW) | 7.8 hrs |
| Charge time 10–80% (DC) | 50 min |
| Charge port(s) | CCS2 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Boot capacity | 440 litres |
| Towing capacity | 750 kg |
| Heat pump | Yes |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| BIK rate 2026/27 | 4% |
Supported
Output: 2.2 kW
V2L via dedicated 230V socket; BYD Blade battery LFP chemistry
Max AC charging
7 kW
0–100% at 7kW: approx. 7.8 hrs
Max DC rapid charging
60 kW
10–80% rapid: approx. 50 min
Charge ports
CCS2
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How the BYD Atto 3 Standard Range compares to similar EVs on battery, range, home charging speed and V2X capability.
Atto 3 Standard Range
BYD CCS
Affordable family SUV with a safe, long-life LFP battery and V2L capability, but range and charging speed significantly lag the competition.
Atto 3 Extended Range
BYD CCS
More battery, 260 miles WLTP, and faster 88kW DC charging for £4,000 more.
MG4 EV SE Long Range
MG CCS
Longer real-world range, faster DC charging, and lower price in a similar segment.
ID.4 Pro
Volkswagen CCS
Larger, better-established SUV with stronger residual values and a wider UK dealer network.
BYD's Blade Battery is a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell design that arranges cells in long, flat blades within the pack. LFP chemistry is inherently more stable than NMC chemistry, with lower thermal runaway risk and better cycle life over time. It charges well to 100% regularly, unlike NMC packs.
The Atto 3 Standard Range has a dedicated 230V socket in the boot that outputs up to 2.2kW. This lets you run appliances such as a kettle, laptop, or camping equipment directly from the car's battery. The socket accepts standard UK three-pin plugs via an adaptor.
For urban and suburban commuters covering under 50 miles a day and charging overnight at home, 161 miles WLTP (likely 110-130 miles real-world) is sufficient. For regular motorway journeys or rural drivers, the Extended Range variant with 260 miles WLTP would be a safer choice.
The Standard Range variant's battery management system supports a maximum of 60kW DC input, which limits rapid-charge speed. At 60kW, a 10–80% charge takes around 50 minutes. Faster charging requires the Extended Range model with its 88kW DC capability.
All data on this page was verified on 2026-05-14 from primary manufacturer and regulatory sources.