Running Cost

Electricity cost (at {defaultPrice} cents per kWh) multiplied by the car's WLTP efficiency rating.

Change to cents per kWh:

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{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.

{wh}

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.

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️

If the EV has V2L capability, the max. output (kW) is listed.

V2L means appliances can be plugged into the EV.

Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.

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.

Luggage Capacity 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Liters)

The volume of space available.

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 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).

  1. EVs
  2. BYD
  3. Atto 3

BYD Atto 3

ALL TIME RANK
5
The BYD Atto 3 is New Zealand's 5th best selling battery 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).

Named New Zealand Car of the Year (2022) by the New Zealand Motoring Writers’ Guild.

BYD Atto 3

2022→

Range

345kms

Battery

50kWh

Price

$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

2022→

Range

420kms

Battery

59.6kWh

Price

$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.

* Rebate applied. Original price is $58,990
* Rebate applied. Original price is $62,490

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.

FeatureBYD Atto 3MG ZS EV
LegroomMore
ArmrestYes
Interior Charging OutletsMore
Apple Carplay and Android AutoSoonYes
One-Click Window ControlYes
Dash CameraYes
Adjustable Regenerative Braking and Driving ModesYes
Throttle ResponseSharper
ANCAP Safety Rating5 stars5 stars
Sound System8 speakers (clearer, more depth)6 speakers
ISOFIX Connections2 (1 on front passenger seat)2
Boot Length161 cm164 cm
Tow Bar Possibility?YesYes
Paint Colors4 (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 dataUnits
EXTENDED RANGE 60KW2058
TACHYON EXTENDED RAN8
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