LONDON: The 2026 BYD Atto 3 Evo in the UK offers updates including more power, a bigger battery, longer range and faster charging.
The Atto 3 Evo harnesses the potential of the latest version of BYD's self-developed e-Platform 3.0 to offer substantial technical gains over the original Atto 3.
The model switches from a solely front-wheel-drive configuration to a choice of either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and the rear suspension moves from a four-link layout to a five-link system for improved dynamics.
There are two versions of the Atto 3 Evo that features a single, larger battery capacity of 74.8kWh and rapid DC charging of 220kW, and a 800V electrical architecture.
That's enough to take either of the new models from 10% to 80% in 25 minutes.
The rear-wheel-drive Design features a single rear motor producing 313PS (230kW) and 380Nm of torque, enough for a 0-100kph time of just 5.5 seconds that outclasses all its main rivals, while offering a WLTP combined range of 317 miles (510km).
The all-wheel-drive Excellence adds a front motor for a combined output of 449PS (330kW) and 560Nm of torque, slashing its 0-100kph time to just 3.9 seconds, while still delivering excellent WLTP combined range of 292 miles (470km).
Both versions of the Atto 3 Evo also outperform rivals with a higher rated towing capacity (1,500kg braked) and BYD's Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology, which can power external devices at up to 3kW.
The Atto 3 EVO has the same external dimensions as the outgoing Atto 3 (4455mm long, 1875mm wide, 1615 tall), but even more efficient packaging through the e-Platform 3.0 architecture improves the car's flexibility in everyday use.
Subtle changes to the proven SUV design include revised front and rear bumpers, new 18-inch alloy wheels, a cleaner side profile with slimmer side skirts and a sportier spoiler at the trailing edge of the roof.
The wheelbase is retained, at 2720mm, but the new platform's packaging gains have been maximised to offer a boot which is 50 litres larger than before, at 490 litres, expanding to 1360 litres when the split rear seat is folded down.
The Atto 3 Evo also features a new 'frunk' beneath the bonnet with a useful 101 litres of extra space.
Inside, the front cabin now features an airier feel, thanks to the relocation of the gear selector from a central position to a steering column-mounted shifter.
There's a fresh design of 8.8-inch digital instrument panel, high-quality materials feature throughout, and the feature list has been extended to include a head-up display and even heated rear seats.
The car features the latest BYD infotainment, based in a 15.6-inch central touchscreen that is the largest in the segment.
The system includes integrated Google functions such as Google Maps, Google Play Store for a range of car-optimised applications, and Google Assistant.
And its AI-enhanced voice assistant brings a cloud-based large language model (LLM) that allows complex commands in natural speech.
Safety and driver-assistance systems include seven airbags (driver's and front passenger's, front centre, front side and side curtain), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), Front and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Assist, Front and Rear Collision Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition and Intelligent Speed Limit Control.
The rear-wheel-drive Design features an 8.8-inch digital instrument panel, a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, four USB-C ports (2x 60W, 2x 18W), wireless smartphone charging with integrated cooling, front and rear parking sensors with a 360-degree surround-view camera, Vehicle-to-Load, an efficient heat pump, 18-inch alloy wheels, electrically adjustable heated front seats and ambient cabin lighting.
As well as all-wheel drive and higher performance, the Excellence adds a head-up display, heated rear seats, and a panoramic sunroof with electric sunshade.
