BYD Atto 3 2022– car dimensions: 4455 mm long, 1875 mm wide and 1615 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,750 kg. Braked towing is 750 kg.
The cabin features a rotating touchscreen of 12.8 or 15.6 inches by trim, with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard, along with adaptive cruise control that includes stop-and-go. Front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera system, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection and lane keep assist come as standard across the range. Heated front seats and a heat pump add everyday comfort.
Boot space measures 440 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1338 litres when folded. The flat floor and 60:40 split rear seats make loading flexible for family or leisure use.
Towing capacity is rated at 750 kg braked or unbraked, with a payload of 435 kg. Roof load is limited to 50 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed in the specifications.
The cabin uses vegan leather seats with 6-way power adjustment and heating for the driver plus 4-way power and heating for the front passenger. A panoramic sunroof with electric sunshade is standard on main grades along with a heated multi-function steering wheel, multi-colour ambient lighting and rear air vents. The flat floor from the dedicated EV platform gives good rear legroom for a compact SUV.
Pure electric with 60.48 kWh Blade Battery and 420 km WLTP combined range
Heat pump standard for better cold-weather efficiency
Euro NCAP 5-star rating from 2022 tests (91% adult, 89% child, 69% vulnerable road users, 74% safety assist)
Standard safety includes 7 airbags, AEB, ACC with stop-go, lane keep assist, blind spot detection and 360° camera
Service interval typically 12 months or 20 000 km (some markets later extended to 24 months or 30 000 km)
Vehicle warranty 6 years / 150 000 km. battery 8 years / 200 000 km or more
The Atto 3 runs solely on electricity from its LFP Blade Battery. Official WLTP figures list combined energy use at 15.6 kWh/100 km and a 420 km range, with city range higher. A heat pump is fitted as standard to help maintain range in cold weather. DC charging reaches 30-80% in around 29 minutes under ideal conditions.
Servicing needs are light because there is no engine oil to change. Intervals are set at 12 months or 20 000 km in early European schedules, with some later guidance extending this to 24 months or 30 000 km. Checks focus on brakes, cabin filter, coolant, tyres and software updates. Routine costs stay modest compared with combustion cars.
Crash protection earned a full five-star Euro NCAP result in 2022. Adult occupant protection scored 91% and child protection 89%. The structure stayed stable in frontal tests and side protection was strong. Standard equipment covers seven airbags including a centre airbag, automatic emergency braking for cars and vulnerable users, adaptive cruise, lane-keeping, blind-spot monitoring, door-open warning and a 360-degree camera.
Day-to-day ownership benefits from keyless entry, remote climate pre-conditioning via the app, vehicle-to-load power output and over-the-air updates. The long battery warranty and simple EV maintenance make the car straightforward to keep.
Length 4455 mm, Width 1875 mm, Height 1615 mm, Wheelbase 2720 mm (Atto 3 2022-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, BYD Europe ATTO 3 technical data, print October 2022, English page in the Glinicke Produktdatenblatt and the matching BYD Ireland specification), BYD ATTO 3 2022 owner's manual.