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BYD Atto 3 — Buyer's Guide

Reliability, safety, running costs and what to check before you buy.

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BYD Atto 3 overview

With 9,625 currently licensed in the UK, the BYD Atto 3 is one of Britain's well-known cars.

Euro NCAP awarded the Atto 3 5 stars in 2022, with 91% adult occupant and 89% child protection scores.

Annual running costs are estimated at £2,025 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £169/month or 27p/mile.

NCAP Safety

2022

Monthly Cost

£169

est. annual total

New From

£38,990

Safety rating

Euro NCAP tested the Atto 3 in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.

Adult Occupant

91%

Child Occupant

89%

Pedestrian

69%

Safety Assist

74%

Running costs

Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old BYD Atto 3 are estimated at around £2,025 per year, or £169 per month.

Fuel

£0

/year

Road Tax

£195

/year

Depreciation

£1,575

/year

MOT

£55

/year

Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.

Electric specifications

Battery

60 kWh

Range (WLTP)

261 mi

Motor

150 kW

201 bhp

Drive

FWD

Rapid charge: 29 min (10-80%) | Home charge: 7h (0-100%)

Depreciation

Starting from £38,990 new, a BYD Atto 3 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.

AgeRetainedEst. ValueLost
1 year75%£29,250−£9,740
2 years64%£24,850−£14,140
3 years56%£21,850−£17,140
4 years50%£19,700−£19,290
5 years46%£18,100−£20,890
6 years43%£16,850−£22,140
7 years41%£15,850−£23,140
8 years39%£15,050−£23,940
9 years37%£14,300−£24,690
10 years35%£13,550−£25,440

How common is the Atto 3?

There are currently 9,625 licensed and 18 SORN Atto 3s in the UK (9,643 total). This makes it a uncommon vehicle on UK roads.

Frequently asked questions

How safe is the BYD Atto 3?

Euro NCAP awarded the Atto 3 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 91% for adult occupant protection, 89% for child occupant protection, 69% for vulnerable road users, and 74% for safety assist features.

How much does a BYD Atto 3 cost to run?

Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Atto 3 are estimated at around £2,025 per year (£169/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.

Are there any recalls on the BYD Atto 3?

There are no known DVSA safety recalls currently listed for the Atto 3. However, recalls can be issued at any time — enter a specific registration to check.

How much does a new BYD Atto 3 cost?

A new Atto 3 starts from around £38,990. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.

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