Running Cost

Electricity cost multiplied by the car's WLTP efficiency rating.

Based on cents per kWh:

{model}

{dollar}

$/100 km

{wh}

Wh/km (WLTP)

Efficiency listed on your EV's dashboard shows energy consumed from the battery.

But running cost must use the WLTP electric energy consumption rating that includes power consumed during charging. Charging losses are typically between 7-12%.

Dashboard Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

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Wh/km

{kwh}

kWh/100 km

{km}

km/kWh

Vehicle consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).

This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

Range (WLTP)

Range is from the manufacturer's WLTP range specification.

Highway Range

Highway range is an estimate if most of your travel is open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range is helpful if most of your travel is 80 km/h and under, but not so good for open road estimates.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

Tow Capacity

Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)

Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).

Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Tow Capacity

Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)

Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).

Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Frunk

Volume (Litres)

The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.

Battery Capacity 🔋

Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh

Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.

Complete guide to EV batteries.

Home Charge

The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.

An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.

This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.

Fast Charge ⚡

The maximum speed the EV can charge at a public DC fast charger.

Speed is also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Temperature (20°+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).

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  3. Atto 3

BYD Atto 3

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The BYD Atto 3 is New Zealand's 6th best selling full electric vehicle - see top 10

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).

BYD Atto 3

2022→

Range

345kms

Battery

50kWh

Price

$46,865*
  • 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
  • 50 / 50
  • 700 kg / 750 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 266 km
  • $2.36/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 70 kW
  • 145 Wh/km

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).

Price increased from 52,990 to 55,990 (1/9/22)

BYD Atto 3 LR

2022→

Range

420kms

Battery

60.5kWh

Price

$51,365*
  • 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
  • 60.5 / 60.5
  • 700 kg / 750 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 323 km
  • $2.16/100 km
  • 7 kW
  • 80 kW
  • 144 Wh/km

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, making it the cheapest EV per 100 km range in New Zealand.

Price increased from 57,990 to 59,990 (1/9/22)

* Rebate applied. Original price is $55,490
* Rebate applied. Original price is $59,990

What is the true range of the Atto 3?

Range values provided by NZ BYD distributors are an estimate.

There do not appear to be any WLTP tests.

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.

How many Atto 3's sold in NZ?

Data shown for all BYD Atto 3 variations combined including both NZ New and Used import registrations. Breakdown by year or month.

How many Atto 3's are there in NZ?

There have been 1,370 BYD Atto 3's registered in NZ to date.

These were all registered as NZ New.

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