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About the BYD Atto 3 EV
The new BYD Atto 3 EV is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $39,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Essential variant and topping out at $44,990 for the Premium.
There are 2 variants of the Atto 3 EV available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2025.
The BYD Atto 3 EV is only available with an electric motor that produces 150kW and 310Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Atto 3 EV is offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
85.71 - 89.29 kW/t
63.58 kW/t
166.67 kW/t
Boot Space
440 litres
150 litres
703 litres
Vehicle Range
410 - 480 km
410 km
7,857 km
Price
$39,990 - $44,990
$27,990
$110,230
Warranty (Years)
6 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
150,000 km
150,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 3 years
1 year
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,090 - 2,160 kg
1,835 kg
3,220 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
750 kg
750 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
19°
17°
31.5°
Departure Angle
24°
18.7°
37.5°
Breakover Angle
13°
13°
22.2°
Ground Clearance Unladen
175 mm
140 mm
227 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
49.9 - 60.48 kWh
0.2 kWh
91 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
7 kW
6.6 kW
22 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
70 - 88 kW
18 kW
175 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
410 - 480 km
81 km
567 km
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2025 BYD Atto 3 EV Price
Essential
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $39,990 |
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $44,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 BYD Atto 3 EV Specs
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2025 BYD Atto 3 EV Fuel Economy
| BYD Atto 3 EV | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | Electric | - |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a BYD Atto 3 EV?
The BYD Atto 3 EV has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first.
2025 BYD Atto 3 EV Warranty
What is the warranty on a BYD Atto 3 EV?
The BYD Atto 3 EV offers a 6 year 150,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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BYD Atto 3 EV FAQs
The cheapest BYD Atto 3 EV is the Essential that starts from $39,990.
The most expensive BYD Atto 3 EV is the Premium that starts from $44,990.
The best towing capacity of a BYD Atto 3 EV is 750 kg offered by the following variants: Essential and Premium.
The largest BYD Atto 3 EV is the Essential which measures 1875mm wide, 4455mm in length and sits 1615mm tall.
The most powerful BYD Atto 3 EV is the Essential which has 150kW of power from its null engine.
The BYD Atto 3 EV is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BYD Atto 3 EV is the Premium which weighs 2160 kg (kerb weight).
The BYD Atto 3 EV uses Electric.