The Atto 3 Evo brings major upgrades to performance, range and charging speed while retaining the practicality that has made the Atto 3 New Zealand's most popular BYD model.
A New Platform, A New Standard, 3 Variants to Choose From
The Evo range now offers a choice of front wheel drive for the Dynamic (60kWh), rear-wheel drive – Premium (74kWh) and the all-wheel drive Performance model (74kWh). The rear suspension moves from a four-link layout to an even more sophisticated five-link system for improved dynamics.
Atto 3 Evo Performance
The all-wheel-drive Performance variant adds a front motor for a combined output of 330kW and 560Nm of torque, slashing its 0-100kphh time to just 3.9 seconds – a unique proposition in the all-electric family SUV class – while still delivering excellent WLTP Combined range of 470km. Braked towing up to 1500kg.
Performance Highlights
- Battery: 74.88kWh Blade Battery (LFP)
- DC Fast Charging: Up to 220kW (10–80% in ~25 minutes)
- Cargo: 101-litre front boot, 490-litre rear boot
- Price: $75,990
Upgrade to smarter Di-Link and Cloud Service
The evolved Atto 3 introduces an upgraded Di-Link intelligent connected system, delivering a cleaner interface and faster, more intuitive in-car experience, with wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto giving drivers easy access to navigation, calls, music and messages.
A new intelligent voice assistant adds faster command response and accurate voice zone recognition to cut down on interference from other passengers, working alongside touchscreen and physical controls for flexible, user-friendly operation.
Through BYD's Cloud Service, drivers can also remotely monitor and control key functions via the mobile app including door lock/unlock, air conditioning, windows and vehicle location with NFC key entry and scheduled climate control helping the cabin be ready before every journey.
Exterior updates
The Atto 3 Evo introduces a sharper and more modern exterior design, led by BYD’s latest Dragon-face styling and a new full-width daytime running light signature. The refreshed front profile delivers a cleaner, more confident presence while staying true to the beloved Atto 3 character.
Interior and safety updates
The Atto 3 Evo features an all-new column-mounted gear selector, new steering wheel design and grey interior colourway, alongside an 8.8-inch LCD instrument cluster, wireless phone charger, upgraded air conditioning system, rain-sensing wipers, driver monitoring system and child presence detection. Premium and Performance models also add in front cross-traffic alert and braking.
