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Byd Atto 3 Evo, the road test of the electric suv developed for Europe. Performance, dimensions and price - Photos

The range reaches a maximum of more than 500 kilometres with short charging times. The quality of the materials is good, as is the ergonomics on board.

by Giulia Paganoni

11 February 2026

2' min read

Translated by AI

Versione italiana

2' min read

Translated by AI

Versione italiana

Byd kicks off the new year with the debut of the Atto 3 Evo, the electric C-suv that was created at the request of the European market. We previewed it on the streets of Lombardy's capital city, orders are already open and the first units are arriving at dealers at a list price starting at just under 44 thousand euro, net of the launch promotion.

Compact dimensions and updated style

Based on the latest evolution of the e-Platform 3.0 equipped with Blade Battery, the Byd Atto 3 Evo suv shows compact dimensions: 4,455 mm long, 1,875 mm wide and 1,615 mm high. The wheelbase is 2,720 mm while the load capacity increases from a minimum of 490 litres to a maximum of 1,360 litres, plus a 101-litre front compartment.

Aesthetically, there are stylistic updates compared to the Atto3, affecting both the front and rear bumpers, and the 18-inch alloy wheels have a more closed design than the brand's others to improve aerodynamics.

Ergonomic and connected interiors

On board, the seating is snug and comfortable. The seats are supportive and have an adjustable headrest. New is the adjustable gearbox from a lever behind the steering wheel. The steering wheel has a good grip and the steering is quite direct.

While from a technological point of view, Byd Atto 3 Evo welcomes passengers with two displays: the 8.8-inch digital dashboard that clearly shows on-board information and navigation directions, and the 15.6-inch touchscreen in the centre of the dashboard from which numerous functions can be accessed, from climate management to infotainment. Google services such as Google Maps, Google Play Store and Google Assistant are integrated. Also available to the driver is the 12-inch head-up display.

The ergonomics are good although we would have opted for some physical buttons to access the main menus so as not to distract attention from driving.

In addition to having been awarded five Euro Ncap stars, the Atto 3 Evo boasts a comprehensive set of driver assistance systems, including front cross-traffic alert, front cross-traffic braking, a transparent panoramic view and automatic high beams.

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Two engines and rear or all-wheel drive

There are two versions (Design and Excellence) and both have in common the 74.8 kWh battery based on lithium-iron-phosphate chemistry with 500 V architecture, which allows 11 kW AC and 220 kW DC recharging, so that in the latter situation 10 to 80 per cent of the battery can be recharged in 25 minutes.

The Design version offers rear-wheel drive and is equipped with a rear engine with 313 hp (230 kW) and 380 Nm of torque. The 0-100 km/h sprint is covered in 5.5 seconds and is capable of a range of up to 510 km (Wltp cycle).

The variant we tested was the Excellence, the most powerful, and equipped with all-wheel drive thanks to the combination of an electric motor on the front axle with one on the rear axle, which allows a system output of 449 hp (330 kW) and 560 Nm of torque. Numbers that allow for remarkable performance, such as the acceleration that we already understood to be brilliant in the first kilometres; in fact, it goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. While the declared range is 470 km.