BYD unveils revamped Atto 3 Evo: new 800V platform, 317-mile range and huge 101-litre frunk

• BYD Atto 3 gets a range of updates
• Boot grows to 490 litres, with new 101-litre "frunk"
• More power, faster charging, greater range
• All-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive available

BYD has given its BYD Atto 3 a comprehensive overhaul with a new platform that allow new features, more power, a greater range. And a new name – the BYD Atto 3 Evo.

The list of upgrades is substantial, starting with the platform upon which it's built. The new 800-volt platform – called E-Platform 3.0 – allows the introduction of a bigger 74.8kWh battery that allows rapid DC charging at up to 220kW (double the previous car), which means a 10% to 80% charge in 25 minutes at a suitable charger.

There's also the option of single or dual motors, with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Both are powerful – the entry-level single-motor model has 313PS for a 5.5-second 0-62mph time, while the top-spec, all-wheel-drive version has 449PS and a 3.9-second sprint to 62mph.

As well as the performance improvements, the new BYD Atto gets a boot upgrade with 50 litres extra capacity, and a huge new 101-litre "frunk" under the bonnet.

2026 BYD Atto 3 Evo price and release date

BYD hasn't yet announced the prices for the new Atto 3 Evo, so it's not clear if they'll stay around the same as the current Atto 3, or hike up with the new features. The current version costs from £37,730 before any discounts.

2026 BYD Atto 3 Evo styling, interior and technology

The dimensions of the new BYD Atto 3 Evo are identical to the old car at 4455mm in length, 1875mm wide and 1615mm high. The looks are pretty similar too, although the front and rear bumpers have been revised, there are new 18-inch alloy wheels, as well as slimmer side skirts and a more aggressive-looking roof spoiler. Six paint colours will be available with two interior colour options.

Inside, the headline is the boot, which is 50 litres larger at 490 litres, expandable to 1360 litres if you fold down the back seats. There's also a very large 101-litre frunk under the bonnet, which the original Atto 3 didn't have.

The rest of the cabin has been redesigned for an airier feel, with a new 8.8-inch instrument panel in front of the driver, complementing the 15.6-inch central infotainment screen. The gear selector has been moved from trhe centre console to the steerting column and there are new available features including a head-up display and heated rear seats.

2026 BYD Atto 3 Evo motors, battery and performance

The new BYD Atto 3 Evo uses a new version of BYD's Blade lithium-iron-phospate battery, integrated directly into the car's structure. It has a 74.8kWh capacity, which makes for a 292-mile range in the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive Excellent model and 317 miles of range in the rear-wheel-drive Design.

Power in the Design is 313PS and 380Nm torque, while the Excellence has 449PS and 560Nm.

A heat pump is included as standard on both models, as is Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), which lets you charge appliances from the battery using a three-pin plug. DC charging is supported up to 220kW, and AC at up to 11kW.

2026 BYD Atto 3 Evo trim levels

There are two versions of the BYD Atto 3 – Design and Excellence. These are wedded to the power specifications, but there are a few differences in other features, too.

All models get four USB-C ports (two with 60W of power and two with 18W). wireless smartphone charging with integrated cooling, front and rear parking sensors with a 360-degree surround-view camera, electrically adjustable heated front seats and ambient cabin lighting.

The Excellence adds a head-up display, heated rear seats, and a panoramic sunroof with an electric sunshade.