BYD Atto 3
The subcompact crossover Atto 3 is the first EV from the Chinese brand to be released into NZ and Australia. Called the Yuan Plus in its home territory, it is powered by a proprietary BYD Blade battery (LFP).
Named New Zealand Car of the Year (2022) by the New Zealand Motoring Writers’ Guild.
BYD Atto 3

Range
345kmsBattery
50kWhPrice
$50,365*- Body Type
- Seats
- Length
- Width
- Height
- Boot Space
- Frunk
- SUV
- 5
- 4455 mm
- 1875 mm
- 1615 mm
- 440 L / 1340 L
- -
- 0-100 km/h
- Top speed
- Power
- Drive
- Battery
- Tow
- 7.3 s
- 175 km/h
- 150 kW
- FWD
- 50.5 kWh / 50 kWh
- 700 kg / 750 kg
- Highway range
- Running cost
- Home charge
- Fast charge (DC)
- Dashboard economy
- V2L
- V2L Interior
- V2L Exterior
- 266 km
- $4.71/100 km
- 7.4 kW
- 88 kW
- 145 Wh/km
- 2.2 kW
- -
- Type 2 (adaptor)
The Atto 3 crossover is the first EV from the massive Chinese BYD marque to hit NZ shores. Although very similar in spec to the 2022 MG ZS EV, it is marginally quicker (with 0-100 km/h in 7.3s compared to 8.6s).
BYD Atto 3 LR

Range
420kmsBattery
59.6kWhPrice
$53,865*- Body Type
- Seats
- Length
- Width
- Height
- Boot Space
- Frunk
- SUV
- 5
- 4455 mm
- 1875 mm
- 1615 mm
- 440 L / 1340 L
- -
- 0-100 km/h
- Top speed
- Power
- Drive
- Battery
- Tow
- 7.3 s
- 175 km/h
- 150 kW
- FWD
- 60.5 kWh / 59.6 kWh
- 700 kg / 750 kg
- Highway range
- Running cost
- Home charge
- Fast charge (DC)
- Dashboard economy
- V2L
- V2L Interior
- V2L Exterior
- 323 km
- $4.68/100 km
- 7.4 kW
- 88 kW
- 142 Wh/km
- 2.2 kW
- -
- Type 2 (adaptor)
The Long Range variant of the Atto 3 is similar in all aspects to the standard range but with a larger 60.5 kWh battery. The range per price offers outstanding value.
Tachyon Edition
The rare Tachyon edition is an upgrade to the long-range Atto 3.
The original blue and white interior has been replaced with premium leather and suede, updating the entire cabin, front and back, creating a luxurious feel. The wheels are factory original 20” alloys (compared to the 18" on the original). Windows are tinted, and 'Tachyon' badge is displayed along the back.
BYD Atto 3 vs MG ZS EV
Quick comparison.
Feature | BYD Atto 3 | MG ZS EV |
---|---|---|
Legroom | More | |
Armrest | Yes | |
Interior Charging Outlets | More | |
Apple Carplay and Android Auto | Soon | Yes |
One-Click Window Control | Yes | |
Dash Camera | Yes | |
Adjustable Regenerative Braking and Driving Modes | Yes | |
Throttle Response | Sharper | |
ANCAP Safety Rating | 5 stars | 5 stars |
Sound System | 8 speakers (clearer, more depth) | 6 speakers |
ISOFIX Connections | 2 (1 on front passenger seat) | 2 |
Boot Length | 161 cm | 164 cm |
Tow Bar Possibility? | Yes | Yes |
Paint Colors | 4 (3 extra cost) | 5 |
What is the 'real' range of the Atto 3?
Real range depends on your individual driving habit and the roads you use. As a rule of thumb, if all your driving is open road or motorway, expect a range of about 320 km in the long-range model.
China uses the CLTC (China light-duty vehicle test cycle), and the range values for the BYD Yuan Plus (as the Atto 3 is called in China) are different.
The CLTC is a different cycle from the WLTP, and its range values are much higher.
However, research shows a WLTP equivalent is around 74-84% of the CLTC range.
- Yuan Plus (49.92 kWh) CLTC range: 430 km. WLTP range: 318-361 km.
- Yuan Plus (60.48 kWh) CLTC range: 510 km. WLTP range: 377-428 km.
Atto 3 V2L output
There is nothing in the official specs or the owner's manual.
However, home testing (here) showed the V2L output was 2,200 W (continuous). The tester was able to draw 3,200 W (indicating a peak). This is consistent with a typical household 10A draw.
How many Atto 3's sold in NZ?
All BYD Atto 3 variations combined. Including NZ new and used import registrations. Breakdown by year or month.
How many Atto 3's are there in NZ?
There have been 2,066 BYD Atto 3's registered in NZ to date.
These were all registered as NZ New.
How many of each submodel is there?
How many units of each major model variation (NZ new) have been registered to date.
Raw submodel data | Units |
---|---|
EXTENDED RANGE 60KW | 2058 |
TACHYON EXTENDED RAN | 8 |