BYD Atto 2

The BYD Atto 2 is a small electric SUV that’s all about city living. It sits between the Dolphin hatchback and the bigger Atto 3 in the lineup. It’s already on sale in China (as the Yuan Up), and now it’s coming to Europe.

Expect a starting price around €30,000, decent kit, and more space than you’d think. It’s here to take on cars like the MG4, Vauxhall Frontera Electric and the new Peugeot e-2008.

Design: clean and neat

If you’re after something wild-looking, this isn’t it. But the Atto 2 still looks smart, with clean lines and a full-width rear light bar. Slim headlights, tidy bumpers, and 17-inch alloys come as standard.

It’s just over 4.3m long and nearly 1.7m tall, so it’s taller than the Atto 3 despite being shorter overall. You also get a panoramic glass roof across the range, which gives the cabin a nice airy feel.

Interior: simple layout, loads of tech

Inside, the Atto 2 feels modern but not over the top. There’s a clean dash, lots of storage, and decent materials for the price. Faux leather seats and soft plastics come as standard.

The party trick? A rotating central screen. It's 10.1 inches on entry-level models and 12.8 inches on higher trims. You can switch it between portrait and landscape with a tap. Handy, that.

There’s also a digital driver display (8.8 inches), voice controls, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and even a karaoke mode. Yes, really.

Space and practicality: small outside, roomy inside

Despite its compact size, the Atto 2 is roomy enough for a family. Rear legroom is great, even for tall passengers, and the high roof means plenty of headroom.

Boot space is solid too. You get 400 litres with the seats up, and up to 1,340 litres with them folded. That’s more than an MG4 or a Peugeot e-2008. There’s no frunk, though.

Driving: comfort first

This is no hot hatch, but for city driving, the Atto 2 does the job nicely. It’s quiet, comfy and easy to drive. Light steering makes parking a breeze.

It’s front-wheel-drive and uses a basic torsion beam rear suspension, so don’t expect sporty handling. But it’s stable at speed and absorbs bumps well. Perfect for urban and suburban use.

Performance, range & charging

The Atto 2 is built on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0, the same as the Dolphin and Seal. In Europe, you get a 45.1 kWh battery as standard, but in the UK, it comes with a 50 kWh battery and a 174 hp motor. That should translate to 0–100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and a top speed of 160 km/h.

The official WLTP range is 312 km with the 45.1 kWh battery, but in the UK, the slightly larger battery pack should give you a few extra kilometers.

Charging speeds are okay but not groundbreaking. DC rapid charging tops out at 65kW, so a 10–80% top-up takes around 45 minutes. At home, you can charge at up to 11kW AC.

As mentioned earlier, there are differences between the Atto 2 models for the European and UK markets. Here are the details for the EU version.

Both trims share the same motor and battery, offering identical performance. The only difference lies in the equipment, with the Boost trim featuring slightly more advanced options.

And here are the details for the United Kingdom, where the better-equipped Boost trim will serve as the base model.

BYD Atto 2: Price in Europe

Just like with any other car, the price of the BYD Atto 2 varies across the continent but generally hovers around €30,000. BYD is targeting urban drivers, and with most of the competition focused on the premium market, this car could become a solid hit in the European EV scene.

Should you buy a BYD Atto 2?

If you’re looking for a small, affordable EV with a practical cabin and loads of tech, the Atto 2 should be on your shortlist. It’s not the flashiest, nor the fastest-charging, but it ticks a lot of boxes for city and family buyers.

Keep an eye on the price—if BYD keeps it under €30k, it’ll be a serious rival to the MG4 and Vauxhall Frontera Electric.