The Atto 3 is the car that opened the door for the wave of Chinese EVs that has followed it into Australia. BYD's first volume product here delivered serious range, a quirky cabin and a price point that Tesla had not yet matched.
What you are buying
A 60.5 kWh LFP Blade battery, a 150 kW front-mounted motor, and a WLTP range of around 420 km. The cabin is the standout: the rotating central screen, the guitar-string door pulls, and a layout that feels intentionally different from anything else in the segment.
Cartell Assessment
The Atto 3 was revolutionary at launch and is still genuinely competitive in 2024. Newer rivals like the MG4 and the Kia EV3 have closed some of the gap, but the Atto 3 has the better range and the better cabin space. The compromise is the slightly clunky 7-speed-style throttle calibration that some drivers do not warm to.
AU Outlook
Atto 3 Extended Range pricing in Australia sits in the mid-$50k drive-away range. The Standard Range is in the low-$50k bracket. Cross-shop is the MG4, the Kia EV3, and the Hyundai Kona Electric.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 150 kW
- Torque
- 310 Nm
- Range (WLTP)
- 420 km WLTP (Extended Range)
- Charging
- 88 kW DC, 7 kW AC
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 6 years / 150,000 km, 8 years on HV battery
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Atto 3 Standard Range | from $50,990 drive-away (verify) | 49 kWh, 345 km WLTP |
| Atto 3 Extended Range | from $54,990 drive-away (verify) | 60.5 kWh Blade battery, 420 km WLTP |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
