BYD Atto 3

Model reviewed: Design
Score: 7.4 / 10
“The BYD Atto 3 offers enough to make the car worth looking at among those considering the switch to electric motoring. It fulfils most of the practical needs one looks for in a new car, while for those seriously concerned about their carbon footprint, the battery technology and lack of cobalt will be an attraction. It’s a newcomer definitely worth checking out.”
Author: Andrew Charman
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“New kid on the block BYD has hit the ground running with its all-electric family SUV, combining quirky design with a comfortable ride in the Atto 3.”
Author: Ellis Hyde
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“We like the BYD Atto 3’s comfort and its stylish, well-made interior, while the technology is as good as it gets right now. The car is efficient and safe – the biggest challenge it has is to keep BYD’s full name quiet – having Build Your Dreams emblazoned across the back may put some buyers off.”
Author: Steve Fowler
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“It is the character of this car that is off-putting in the end. The brakes and steering lack the dynamic finesse of cars designed for European drivers, who tend to drive on twisty roads and are in a permanent hurry to be somewhere else.”
Author: Erin Baker
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Atto 3 gets a fair few fundamental things right: it is competitive for interior space and practicality, as well as the all-important electric range. It’s good value, but then so are the MG 4 EV and Smart #1, and they are much more complete cars.”
Author: Illya Verpraet
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Model reviewed: Design 60kWh
Score: 8 / 10
“The BYD Atto 3 impresses, is good value for money, offers a tidy drive and has a spacious and unusually styled interior. Range and interior quality issues aside, it remains a serious and credible EV rival to the established opposition.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The BYD looks good value for money, drives well, the quality is good, and it has a spacious and interesting interior. But will the 260-mile range be enough?”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“If we’re talking thoroughly sensible family transportation, the BYD Atto 3 is definitely worthy of your consideration. Performance is strong enough, the range respectable and it’s certainly keenly priced for the sheer amount of kit you get. Sadly it’s not as satisfying to drive as the best in class, but it’s comfier than most which goes a long way to make up for it.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.8 / 10
“The new BYD Atto 3 is a great-value electric SUV with a cool interior and a useful 260-mile range.”
Author: Steve Fowler, Andy Goodwin
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“For a first foray into the UK market, the BYD Atto 3 is a respectable effort. It offers the value and quality to seriously consider compared with the established names, although that lack of space may prove a sticking point.”
Author: Ryan Hirons
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The BYD Atto 3 is a quirky but compelling electric family SUV with a comfortable and well-appointed cabin that allows it to stand out from the pre-established competition.”
Author: Tom Jervis, John McIlroy
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Atto 3 might not set a new price benchmark in the same way MG did with the MG4, but in terms of equipment, the Atto 3 makes everything else in the segment look a little mean.”
Author: Mike Askew
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The BYD Atto 3 is perfectly good to drive – with very comfortable ride quality in particular, the whole package is a practical size for a family car, and it’s competitively priced. Although it doesn’t charge particularly rapidly (with an 88 kW maximum rapid charging rate), the official range of 260 miles is better than many rivals in this segment and at this price point.”
Author: Paul Clarke
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Don’t dismiss the BYD Atto 3 because of its strange name or bland looks. It’s actually a very competent electric car from a manufacturer that’s bigger than you might realise. But is it good enough to take on the Kia Niro EV and VW ID.4? We’re not so sure…”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The BYD Atto 3 is a convincing and credible contender in the fast-growing electric SUV market, and while it plays it safe in terms of driving dynamics there’s enough character and quirk to help it stand out among a big pool of rivals.”
Author: James Attwood
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.2 / 10
“Space inside is for the most part good while quality and equipment impresses. Given that it’s nearer the price of an EV hatch than similarly sized SUV, it’s good value, too. We do wish there was a bit more rear headroom while the driving experience isn’t going to appeal to an enthusiast.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“In a market where the compact SUV is ubiquitous, the BYD Atto 3 does little to stand-out from the kerbside, but the quirky interior might help distinguish it from blander offerings from more established competitors. It has all the practical advantages of its class in terms of space and comfort and with decent range for the money, plus high levels of equipment across the range it makes a solid first impression.”
Author: Steven Chisholm
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Model reviewed: 61 kWh Design
Score: 8 / 10
“Brands like Kia, Hyundai and Skoda took years to have a product that could be measured equally against competitors. BYD is already there, ready to go head-to-head with established players with a competent and competitive all-rounder.”
Author: Mat Allan
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Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The BYD Atto 3 drives well, more smoothly over speed bumps and potholes than many electric cars, weighed down as they are by heavy batteries. You get something close to the official 260-mile range from a full tank, something that can’t be said for many electric cars.”
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Model reviewed: Design
Score: 8 / 10
“While not exceptional, the BYD Atto 3 is nevertheless a solid all-rounder and a rather impressive entry to the market. And on the strength of this evidence, while it might be new to the British market, BYD isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Best make sure we get its name right from the start, in other words.”
Author: Alex Robbins
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The BYD Atto 3 drives decently, and depressing though it is to say, in this class ‘decent’ is as good as it gets.”
Author: Paul Horrell
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Atto 3 should turn a few heads in the electric SUV world. While far from groundbreaking in any area, it has a plush interior and tidy driving manners. Equipment levels are strong too. A few improvements – including a faster charging rate and slightly less road noise – would make this contender even stronger against established rivals.”
Author: Lawrence Cheung
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