BYD ATTO 2 ELECTRIC HATCHBACK

Name: BYD ATTO 2 150kW Comfort 65kWh 5dr Auto
Brand: BYD ATTO 2
SKU: 108223
Availability: InStock

150kW Comfort 65kWh 5dr Auto

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Fuel Type Electric

Range 270 miles

Real World Estimate 230 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 99mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

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Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

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Fuel Type Electric

Range 270 miles

Real World Estimate 230 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 99mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

BYD ATTO 2 Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
6
Comfort
7
Space
6
Styling
5
Build
6
Value
7
Equipment
8
Economy
6
Depreciation
6
Insurance
6

BYD further widens its portfolio of small EVs. Jonathan Crouch takes a look at the Atto 2.

Ten Second Review

The Atto 2 is perhaps the most crucial model yet for Chinese maker BYD. As a compact yet spacious B-segment EV, it competes in a crowded small electric crossover class - and might initially not much stand out, until you take a closer look.

Background

BYD has come a long way in a very short time. It's Britain's fastest growing car brand, a technology-focused maker rapidly plugging the remaining gaps in its EV-focused model line-up. That needed bolstering in the B-sector for compact electric hatches. In this segment, BYD's smallest car, the Dolphin, is a little too small and their original model, the Atto 3, is a little too big. Hence the crucial importance of this car, created to hit the sweet spot between those two designs; welcome to the Atto 2. It's known in its Chinese home market as the 'Yuan Up'. For Europe, we thought it might bear a marine-derived name, like BYD's other most recent models, but no, the 'Atto' theme has been reprised (derived from the word 'attosecond', which apparently is one quintillionth of a second). Also reprised for the EV version (there's also a PHEV model) is the company's clever Blade battery technology that sees the battery integrated as part of the car's chassis, rather than merely being plonked onto it. Those underpinnings are familiar too, the same e-Platform 3.0 set-up as we've seen in most of the company's other current models. But what has BYD's 120,000-strong engineering team done with it here? Let's find out.

Driving Experience

Since BYD is pitching the Atto 2 as 'an urban second car', you might be surprised to find that the full-EV version has as much as 174bhp on tap from its front-mounted motor, with 290Nm of torque. That's enough to dispatch 62mph in 7.9s en route to 99mph. Of far more interest to the target audience will be the projected range figure of the mainstream 'Boost' model's 51.1kWh battery - a modest figure of up to 214 miles. If that's not enough, there's a 'Comfort' version with the same motor but a larger 64.8kWh battery offering up to 261 miles of range. If you like the idea of an Atto 2 but don't want an EV, then you might be interested to know that this model also comes as a Plug-in Hybrid - a rather unique powertrain in a car this small. The DM-i powertrain in question will take the car up to 56 miles on battery power between charges, enabling this PHEV variant to be used much like an EV for suburban trips. That's with the 18.0kWh Boost version, which has 212PS. There's also a smaller 7.8kWh battery Active variant, with 166PS and a 25 mile EV range. Here though, we're focusing on the EV version. Out of town, you might hope that despite the tall stance, body roll would be well-controlled thanks to the way the Blade battery is incorporated into the structure of the car. But there's still plenty of pitch through the corners, so it's probably fortunate that the light, rather feel-less steering doesn't encourage you to power into them. Of course that light steering is nice to have in town, where you'll appreciate the relatively tight 10.5-metre turning circle. On the highway, there's quite a lot of wind and road noise but you'll appreciate the standard adaptive and intelligent cruise control system.

Design and Build

You probably won't choose an Atto 2 if you want to make a statement to the neighbours. After the Seal, we'd hoped for something very avant-garde from the BYD's 'Black Crystal' Shenzhen design hub, but trendiness here is limited to detail stuff; like the intertwined 'Chinese knot' tail lights, the 'floating' roof design and the flush door handles. Size-wise, it's just about second car family-sized - think Hyundai Kona or Kia EV3. The Atto 2 is 4,310mm long, 1,830mm wide and 1,675mm tall and sits on quite large 17-inch wheels. The daytime running light strips, pronounced side sills and a silvered rear skid plate provide finishing touches. The interior is well finished but disappointingly conservative and dark. But is redeemed by neat details and a large panoramic glass roof. And by a class-leading 12.8-inch central touchscreen that as usual with a BYD can rotate to display portrait or landscape; and sets the class standard for media connectivity. For instance, you can stream YouTube videos through it, attend Zoom meetings and even use it to sing karaoke, via an added microphone accessory. Another clever touch is a way that you can just cabin temperature by placing three fingers anywhere on the screen surface and dragging icons about. We'd still rather have physical buttons though. Behind the steering wheel is an 8.8-inch digital instrument panel which, as usual with Chinese models, is rather over-burdened with small digits. The door bins are a little small, but you're well provided for with powerful USB ports. As you'd hope given the boxy shape and the 2,620mm wheelbase length, the back seat is quite roomy, though the bench doesn't slide. Still, there's enough leg space for six foot adults, though you'd struggle to fit in three of them. The back rest is a little upright and the seat bases could use a touch more under-thigh support, but otherwise it's fine for the kind of car this is. Out back, there's a 400-litre boot in the 'Boost' EV model, with an adjustable-height floor, extendable to 1,340-litres with the bench folded. With the 'Comfort' EV version, you get slightly more space - 450-litres and 1,370-litres. The DM-i PHEV has a slightly bigger 425-litre boot, extendable to 1,335-litres with the rear bench folded.

Market and Model

Expect to need around £31,000 for the 51.1kWh 'Boost' version of the EV variant that most customers will want. You'd budget around £35,000 for the bigger-battery 'Comfort' EV model. That might look quite expensive compared to smaller EV hatches like the Citroen e-C3 and the Fiat Grande Panda, but the Atto 2 is a slightly larger car than those two. And it's decent value if you're looking at more comparably-sized models like the Skoda Elroq and the Hyundai Kona Electric. BYD won't be offering the UK the base 'Active' trim level that's available elsewhere in Europe. The DM-i PHEV version costs much the same as the EV and is available with a choice of 7.8kWh (Active) or 18.0kWh (Boost) battery sizes. As you would expect from BYD, there's lots of equipment fitted as standard on all Atto 2 models. Including 17-inch alloy wheels, and an 8.8-inch digital instrument screen, adaptive cruise control and a rotating 12.8-inch central infotainment monitor with wireless 'Apple Carplay' and 'Android Auto', 4G Internet access and the company's 'BYD DiLink' suite of media systems. You can also tick off a panoramic glass roof, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a wireless charging pad, a 360-degree parking system, all-round parking sensors and high beam assist. Drive assist and safety features are many, including autonomous emergency braking, a driver monitoring system, blind spot detection, Lane keep assist, Rear Cross traffic alert, Traffic sign recognition - and even Hill descent control. Plus a full suite of airbags, including a front centre airbag. We said there was a lot.

Cost of Ownership

As usual with a BYD, the battery used in the EV model is of the unique-to-BYD lithium-ion-phosphate 'Blade' variety, which incorporates cells mounted in the strips directly to the pack. Which, the Chinese maker says, allows for a much higher cell density than a conventional battery could offer. Plus the brand says its powertrain is 89% 'energy efficient' and the kerb weight (1,570kg) is reasonably lightweight for this class of EV. So a class leadingly-high driving range then? Afraid not. The 214 mile range from the mainstream 'Boost' model's 51.1kWh pack is reasonably segment-competitive, but way off this sector's leaders. And you'll need to be proactive with the 'High' regen brake setting and the 'Eco' drive mode to achieve it. It's 261 miles for the bigger-battery 'Comfort' version. To preserve driving range in cold conditions, a heat pump is standard on the EV model (a system which draws want for the cabin from the surrounding ambient air and is something that's normally a pricey extra in this segment). That's an unusual standard fitment in this class and BYD reckons it could preserve range by 10-20% in colder months. You'd think that BYD building, designing and owning the Atto 2 EV's entire set of EV drivetrain components (including battery and semiconductors) might allow the company to make the Atto 2 the first car in its segment to offer a truly modern 800V electrical architecture capable of allowing charging with the new breed of ultra-rapid DC public chargers - something we've already seen with only-slightly-larger Hyundai and Kia models. But no, it's the same conventional 400V system as everyone else uses - and the entry 'Boost' model only gets it with a relatively feeble 82kW DC charging speed. That means a 30-80% charge of the 'Boost's' 51.1kWh battery will take 30 minutes. AC charging from a typical 7.4kW home wallbox will take 7 hours 45 minutes with 'Boost' spec, which you can reduce to 5 hours 42 minutes with an 11kW supply. With the 64.8kWh 'Comfort' EV version, a faster 155kW on-board DC charger is fitted, allowing that top Atto 2 to charge in 21 minutes from 30 to 80%. AC charging from a typical 7.4kW home wallbox will take around 10 hours with 'Comfort' spec, which you can reduce to 7 hours 12 minutes with an 11kW supply. What about the Atto 2 DM-i PHEV? Well the WLTP-rated weighted combined cycle fuel economy figure is 130.7mpg, with CO2 emissions of 41g/km. Total driving range (with a fully charged battery and the 45-litre fuel tank topped up) for the smaller-battery Active model is 578 miles. For the bigger battery Boost version, BYD has got this figure up to the magic 1,000km level (621 miles). AC charging can take place at up to 3.3kW with the smaller-battery Active version, which will mean that a 15-100% single-phase home wallbox will replenish the battery in 2.7 hours. With the bigger-battery Boost variant, AC charging is possible at up to 6.6kW, so that 7.4kW wallbox will need 3 hours. Like the Atto 2 EV, the DM-i version has V2L technology, so small devices can be plugged into the car's drive battery. Across the line-up, the Atto 2 has V2L technology, so small devices can be plugged into the car's drive battery. There's a six month/90,000 mile warranty, while the battery gets an eight year/120,000 mile warranty.

Summary

There are lots of reasons why you might like an Atto 2. It's practical, comfortable, easy to drive and in full-electric form relatively OK on EV range, especially if you factor in the standard heat pump most rivals don't offer or charge you a lot more for. It's also comes with a great warranty and is exceptionally well equipped, particularly when it comes to a level of media provision that embarrasses quite a few obvious rivals. The option of a Plug-in Hybrid powertrain is also a unique selling point in this segment. It's a pity though, that BYD didn't style the car more imaginatively. Or give it the kind of characterful interior you'll find on some of its other models. And the relatively slow charging speed is particularly disappointing from a self-proclaimed 'tech brand'. Still, you might feel that the many driver assist features compensate for that (as long as they don't irritate you too much). And there's decent value pricing and eager performance too. BYD has almost created a class leader here, but for a few areas the company still has to work on. But it's got close enough to that goal to offer a credible alternative to the more established opposition.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Charging info

Driver Convenience

12.8" Electric rotary touchscreen
2 x front parking radar
360 camera
4 x driving modes - Nomal/Eco/Sport/Snow
4 x Rear parking radar
8.8" TFT full LCD instrument panel
Adaptive Cruise Control and Intelligent Cruise Control
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Blind spot detection
BYD DiLink
Driver monitoring system
Emergency call service
Emergency lane keep assist
Forward collision warning
Intelligent Speed Limit Information and Intelligent Speed Limit Control
Intelligent voice control system
Lane departure assist (LDA)
Navigation system
Onboard 4G connectivity
Power assisted steering
Rear collision warning
Rear cross traffic alert and rear cross traffic brake
Smartphone wireless charging
Traffic sign recognition

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11KW onboard charger
Vehicle To Load function

Entertainment

8 Speaker audio system
DAB radio and FM radio

Exterior Features

4 x One-touch lift window with anti-pinch function
Aluminum roof rail
Automatic headlights
Electrically folding and heated exterior mirrors
Follow me home lighting
High beam assist
Intelligent high beam control
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED taillights
Panoramic roof with electrically adjustable sunshade
Privacy glass for rear side windows and rear windscreen
Rain sensor
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Towing hook

Interior Features

12V power output
2 x Front USB charge port (1 x Type A , 1 x Type C)
2 x Rear USB charge port (2 x 18W Type C)
3 individual rear seats
3 rear head restraints
60/40 split folding rear seat
Boot light
Centre console light
Driver and front passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Driver seat lumbar support
Driver seat with 6-way electric adjustment
Front LED reading lights
Front passenger seat with 6-way electric adjustment
Heat pump
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Integrated front headrests
Monochrome ambient lighting
PM2.5 air filter
Rear seats center headrest
Rear side LED reading lights
Rear trunk parcel shelf
Single front passenger seat
Vegan leather multifunction steering wheel
Vegan leather upholstery

Passive Safety

2 ISOFIX in outer rear seats and 1 ISOFIX in front passenger seat
3x3 point rear seat belts
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Auto vehicle hold function
Automatic emergency braking system
Belt with pretensioner and force limiter
Comfort stop
Deactivation switch for front passenger's airbag
Direct tyre pressure monitoring system
Door opening warning
Driver's airbag
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic parking brake
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
Front center airbag
Front passenger airbag
Front side air curtain airbag
Front side airbags
Hill decent control
Intelligent power brake system
Mechanical child safety lock
Seatbelt warning
Traction control

Security

2 x Smart key + 1 x NFC key and smartphone NFC key
Keyless entry and start

Wheels

17" Alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty

75
Battery Capacity in kWh

64.8
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)

420
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW

11
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)

25
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change

10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW

155
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)

19
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change

30-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW

155
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW

Not Available
Battery Leased

No
Battery Type

Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location

Right Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type

CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW

155
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage

120000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years

8
Usable Battery Capacity

58
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City

12.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb

17.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City

5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb

3.6
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City

604
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb

434
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City

375
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb

270

Emissions - ICE

CO

Not Available
CO2 (g/km)

0
HC

Not Available
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

Not Available
NOx

Not Available
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

Not Available

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

Not Available
Catalytic Convertor

Not Available
CC

1
Compression Ratio

Not Available
Cylinder Layout

Not Available
Cylinders

Not Available
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

Not Available
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

Not Available
Engine Code

Not Available
Engine Layout

Not Available
Fuel Delivery

Not Available
Gears

1 SPEED
Number of Valves

Not Available
Transmission

AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Combined (mpg)

Not Available
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

Not Available
EC Extra Urban (mpg)

Not Available
EC Urban (mpg)

Not Available

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Badge Engine CC
Badge Power

204
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

Not Available
Coin Series

Comfort
Generation Mark

1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

32D
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

20000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

93750
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

6
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months

Not Available
Timing Belt Interval Mileage

Not Available
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

7.9
Engine Power - BHP

204
Engine Power - KW

150
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

229
Engine Torque - MKG

31.6
Engine Torque - NM

310
Engine Torque - RPM

0
Top Speed

99

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

215/60 R17
Tyre Size Rear

215/60 R17
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

Not Available
Wheel Type

17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1675
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

4310
Wheelbase

2620
Width

1830
Width (including mirrors)

2060

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Not Available
Gross Vehicle Weight

2140
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1370
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

450
Max. Loading Weight

420
Max. Roof Load

75
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

1720
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

10.8

Exterior Features

Additional Metallic paint
Metallic paint

Paintwork

Additional metallic - Hiking green
Additional metallic - Obsidian black
Additional metallic - Skiing white
Metallic - Time grey

Trim

Vegan leather - Beige
Vegan leather - Black

Charging Speeds

9h 8min

Home

7kW Charger

1h 16min

Fast

50kW Charger

0h 38min

Rapid

100kW Charger

0h 25min

Ultra-Rapid

150kW Charger

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	4%	£116.37	£23.27	£46.55
2027/28	5%	£145.46	£29.09	£58.18
2028/29	7%	£203.64	£40.73	£81.46
2029/30	9%	£261.83	£52.37	£104.73

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