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BYD Atto 3

BYD Atto 3

The BYD Atto 3 has carved out a place as one of Australia’s most familiar electric SUVs. Known for its compact SUV shape, generous standard equipment, solid driving range, family-friendly cabin and sharp pricing, the BYD Atto 3 remains one of Australia’s most popular electric cars.

Priced from $39,990

2023 BYD Atto 3

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BYD Atto 3 car reviews

  • BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    Car comparisons
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    08 Mar 2026
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    Car comparisons
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    08 Mar 2026
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
  • A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    Car reviews
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    05 Oct 2023
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    Open Road
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    Car reviews
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    05 Oct 2023
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    Open Road
  • 2023 BYD Atto 3
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    Car reviews
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    23 July 2023
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    Tim Pomroy
    Tim Pomroy
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    Car reviews
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    23 July 2023
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    Tim Pomroy
    Tim Pomroy

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  • BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    Car comparisons
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    08 Mar 2026
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    Car comparisons
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    08 Mar 2026
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
  • A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    Car reviews
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    05 Oct 2023
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    Open Road
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    Car reviews
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    05 Oct 2023
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    Open Road
  • 2023 BYD Atto 3
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    Car reviews
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    23 July 2023
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    Tim Pomroy
    Tim Pomroy
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    Car reviews
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    23 July 2023
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    Tim Pomroy
    Tim Pomroy

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  • BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    Car comparisons
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    08 Mar 2026
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    Car comparisons
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    08 Mar 2026
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
  • A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    Car reviews
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    05 Oct 2023
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    Open Road
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    Car reviews
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    05 Oct 2023
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    Open Road
  • 2023 BYD Atto 3
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    Car reviews
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    23 July 2023
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    Tim Pomroy
    Tim Pomroy
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    Car reviews
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    23 July 2023
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    Tim Pomroy
    Tim Pomroy

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  • BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    Car comparisons
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    08 Mar 2026
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    Car comparisons
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    08 Mar 2026
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
  • A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    Car reviews
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    05 Oct 2023
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    Open Road
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    Car reviews
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    05 Oct 2023
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    Open Road
  • 2023 BYD Atto 3
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    Car reviews
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    23 July 2023
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    Tim Pomroy
    Tim Pomroy
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    Car reviews
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    23 July 2023
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    Tim Pomroy
    Tim Pomroy

1 of 3

  • BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    Car comparisons
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    08 Mar 2026
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    Car comparisons
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    08 Mar 2026
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
  • A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    Car reviews
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    05 Oct 2023
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    Open Road
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    Car reviews
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    05 Oct 2023
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    Open Road
  • 2023 BYD Atto 3
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    Car reviews
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    23 July 2023
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    Tim Pomroy
    Tim Pomroy
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    Car reviews
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    23 July 2023
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    Tim Pomroy
    Tim Pomroy

2 of 3

  • BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    Car comparisons
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    08 Mar 2026
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    BYD Atto 3 and Leapmotor B10
    Car comparisons
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    Spec battle: 2026 Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Atto 3
    08 Mar 2026
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    The Leapmotor B10 goes up against the BYD Atto 3: which EV wins on key factors like price, performance, range, charging, and ownership costs?
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
  • A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    Car reviews
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    05 Oct 2023
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    Open Road
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    A blue BYD Atto 3 parked in a garage
    Car reviews
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    Owner review: 2022 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
    05 Oct 2023
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    The 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 takes on regional Australia.
    Open Road
  • 2023 BYD Atto 3
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    Car reviews
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    23 July 2023
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    Tim Pomroy
    Tim Pomroy
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    2023 BYD Atto 3
    Car reviews
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    2023 BYD Atto 3 review
    23 July 2023
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    The 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car may be a newcomer, but it's headed in the right direction.
    Tim Pomroy
    Tim Pomroy

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About the BYD Atto 3 

The BYD Atto 3 is one of the models that helped push electric cars further into the mainstream in Australia, and it continues to stand out as a solid entry point for buyers wanting to make the switch. Easy to drive, neatly sized for suburban streets and packed with more standard gear than many rivals, this small electric SUV has found favour with families, commuters and first-time EV buyers alike. In our BYD Atto 3 car reviews, we look past the hype to unpack where it delivers for Australian drivers, and where there may still be trade-offs depending on your needs.

Across its range, the Atto 3 puts the focus on value, usability and enough real-world range to cover the weekly routine without fuss. It is not chasing outright performance in the way some newer rivals do, but it offers smooth and confident electric driving, a roomy cabin for its size and a practical layout that suits everyday life. The cabin design is more playful than most, and while that will not be to every taste, there is no question BYD has given the Atto 3 its own identity in a crowded market.

Open Road’s BYD Atto 3 coverage looks at real-world range, charging performance, ride comfort, cabin space, safety tech and how it all stacks up in everyday Australian conditions. If you are comparing Atto 3 variants or putting it alongside other affordable electric SUVs, this guide is here to help you get a clearer sense of what ownership looks like, and whether the Atto 3 suits the way you drive.

 

Priced from $39,990 MSRP

 

Range (WLTP)

345km

 

Acceleration (0-100km/hr)

7.9 seconds

 

Max charge rate (AC/DC)

7kW/80kW

 

Priced from $44,990 MSRP

 

Range (WLTP)

420km

 

Acceleration (0-100km/hr)

7.3 seconds

 

Max charge rate (AC/DC)

7kW/80kW

 

BYD Atto 3 news

  • View from above of BYD car factory line
    View from above of BYD car factory line
    News
    Inside a Chinese megafactory
    Inside a Chinese megafactory
    17 Sept 2025
    Once seen as budget alternatives, Chinese brands are now cracking the top ten best-sellers. We visit BYD's newest megafactory to understand why.
    Once seen as budget alternatives, Chinese brands are now cracking the top ten best-sellers. We visit BYD's newest megafactory to understand why.
    Liam Murphy
    Liam Murphy
    View from above of BYD car factory line
    View from above of BYD car factory line
    News
    Inside a Chinese megafactory
    Inside a Chinese megafactory
    17 Sept 2025
    Once seen as budget alternatives, Chinese brands are now cracking the top ten best-sellers. We visit BYD's newest megafactory to understand why.
    Once seen as budget alternatives, Chinese brands are now cracking the top ten best-sellers. We visit BYD's newest megafactory to understand why.
    Liam Murphy
    Liam Murphy
  • A red SUV
    A red SUV
    News
    Chery and BYD shake up new-car sales chart
    Chery and BYD shake up new-car sales chart
    06 Mar 2025
    MG feels the pinch as newer Chinese rivals gobble up market share
    MG feels the pinch as newer Chinese rivals gobble up market share
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    A red SUV
    A red SUV
    News
    Chery and BYD shake up new-car sales chart
    Chery and BYD shake up new-car sales chart
    06 Mar 2025
    MG feels the pinch as newer Chinese rivals gobble up market share
    MG feels the pinch as newer Chinese rivals gobble up market share
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • BYD Dolphin hatchback driving on country road
    BYD Dolphin hatchback driving on country road
    News
    EV prices hit new lows in 2025
    EV prices hit new lows in 2025
    12 Feb 2025
    Drastic price drops and big discounts mean there’s never been a better time to buy an electric car. Here are the models that can save you thousands.
    Drastic price drops and big discounts mean there’s never been a better time to buy an electric car. Here are the models that can save you thousands.
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
    BYD Dolphin hatchback driving on country road
    BYD Dolphin hatchback driving on country road
    News
    EV prices hit new lows in 2025
    EV prices hit new lows in 2025
    12 Feb 2025
    Drastic price drops and big discounts mean there’s never been a better time to buy an electric car. Here are the models that can save you thousands.
    Drastic price drops and big discounts mean there’s never been a better time to buy an electric car. Here are the models that can save you thousands.
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
  • A white Tesla parked in a covered space with wooden paneling.
    A white Tesla parked in a covered space with wooden paneling.
    News
    Tesla, Peugeot and BYD slash EV prices
    Tesla, Peugeot and BYD slash EV prices
    07 May 2024
    Carmakers are slashing electric car prices in Australia in a bid to boost sales as the financial year comes to a close.
    Carmakers are slashing electric car prices in Australia in a bid to boost sales as the financial year comes to a close.
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
    A white Tesla parked in a covered space with wooden paneling.
    A white Tesla parked in a covered space with wooden paneling.
    News
    Tesla, Peugeot and BYD slash EV prices
    Tesla, Peugeot and BYD slash EV prices
    07 May 2024
    Carmakers are slashing electric car prices in Australia in a bid to boost sales as the financial year comes to a close.
    Carmakers are slashing electric car prices in Australia in a bid to boost sales as the financial year comes to a close.
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
  • Front-angle view of a white BYD Dolphin driving along a road and a view of a picturesque background.
    Front-angle view of a white BYD Dolphin driving along a road and a view of a picturesque background.
    News
    BYD and MG go to battle on EV price, dipping below $40,000 in Australia
    BYD and MG go to battle on EV price, dipping below $40,000 in Australia
    27 June 2023
    There are now two electric vehicles priced under $40,000 available in Australia, ushering in a new era of electrification.
    There are now two electric vehicles priced under $40,000 available in Australia, ushering in a new era of electrification.
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
    Front-angle view of a white BYD Dolphin driving along a road and a view of a picturesque background.
    Front-angle view of a white BYD Dolphin driving along a road and a view of a picturesque background.
    News
    BYD and MG go to battle on EV price, dipping below $40,000 in Australia
    BYD and MG go to battle on EV price, dipping below $40,000 in Australia
    27 June 2023
    There are now two electric vehicles priced under $40,000 available in Australia, ushering in a new era of electrification.
    There are now two electric vehicles priced under $40,000 available in Australia, ushering in a new era of electrification.
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt

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  • View from above of BYD car factory line
    View from above of BYD car factory line
    News
    Inside a Chinese megafactory
    Inside a Chinese megafactory
    17 Sept 2025
    Once seen as budget alternatives, Chinese brands are now cracking the top ten best-sellers. We visit BYD's newest megafactory to understand why.
    Once seen as budget alternatives, Chinese brands are now cracking the top ten best-sellers. We visit BYD's newest megafactory to understand why.
    Liam Murphy
    Liam Murphy
    View from above of BYD car factory line
    View from above of BYD car factory line
    News
    Inside a Chinese megafactory
    Inside a Chinese megafactory
    17 Sept 2025
    Once seen as budget alternatives, Chinese brands are now cracking the top ten best-sellers. We visit BYD's newest megafactory to understand why.
    Once seen as budget alternatives, Chinese brands are now cracking the top ten best-sellers. We visit BYD's newest megafactory to understand why.
    Liam Murphy
    Liam Murphy
  • A red SUV
    A red SUV
    News
    Chery and BYD shake up new-car sales chart
    Chery and BYD shake up new-car sales chart
    06 Mar 2025
    MG feels the pinch as newer Chinese rivals gobble up market share
    MG feels the pinch as newer Chinese rivals gobble up market share
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    A red SUV
    A red SUV
    News
    Chery and BYD shake up new-car sales chart
    Chery and BYD shake up new-car sales chart
    06 Mar 2025
    MG feels the pinch as newer Chinese rivals gobble up market share
    MG feels the pinch as newer Chinese rivals gobble up market share
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • BYD Dolphin hatchback driving on country road
    BYD Dolphin hatchback driving on country road
    News
    EV prices hit new lows in 2025
    EV prices hit new lows in 2025
    12 Feb 2025
    Drastic price drops and big discounts mean there’s never been a better time to buy an electric car. Here are the models that can save you thousands.
    Drastic price drops and big discounts mean there’s never been a better time to buy an electric car. Here are the models that can save you thousands.
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
    BYD Dolphin hatchback driving on country road
    BYD Dolphin hatchback driving on country road
    News
    EV prices hit new lows in 2025
    EV prices hit new lows in 2025
    12 Feb 2025
    Drastic price drops and big discounts mean there’s never been a better time to buy an electric car. Here are the models that can save you thousands.
    Drastic price drops and big discounts mean there’s never been a better time to buy an electric car. Here are the models that can save you thousands.
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
  • A white Tesla parked in a covered space with wooden paneling.
    A white Tesla parked in a covered space with wooden paneling.
    News
    Tesla, Peugeot and BYD slash EV prices
    Tesla, Peugeot and BYD slash EV prices
    07 May 2024
    Carmakers are slashing electric car prices in Australia in a bid to boost sales as the financial year comes to a close.
    Carmakers are slashing electric car prices in Australia in a bid to boost sales as the financial year comes to a close.
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
    A white Tesla parked in a covered space with wooden paneling.
    A white Tesla parked in a covered space with wooden paneling.
    News
    Tesla, Peugeot and BYD slash EV prices
    Tesla, Peugeot and BYD slash EV prices
    07 May 2024
    Carmakers are slashing electric car prices in Australia in a bid to boost sales as the financial year comes to a close.
    Carmakers are slashing electric car prices in Australia in a bid to boost sales as the financial year comes to a close.
    Bridie Schmidt
    Bridie Schmidt
  • Front-angle view of a white BYD Dolphin driving along a road and a view of a picturesque background.
    Front-angle view of a white BYD Dolphin driving along a road and a view of a picturesque background.
    News
    BYD and MG go to battle on EV price, dipping below $40,000 in Australia
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    There are now two electric vehicles priced under $40,000 available in Australia, ushering in a new era of electrification.
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Frequently asked questions

Can a BYD Atto 3 use a Tesla Supercharger?
Yes, all BYD Atto 3 owners can use V2 Tesla Superchargers. However, 2022-2023 BYD Atto 3 owners have reported on Plugshare that they cannot activate V3 and V4 Superchargers, while newer models can. In August 2025, BYD confirmed it had a solution for early model owners in the form of a retrofit charging harness.
How to charge BYD Atto 3​?
To charge the BYD Atto 3 at home, connect the plug with the portable cable or a Type 2 wallbox charger. Charging will activate automatically. Using a public charger, either use the Type 2 cable supplied for an AC charger, or plug the cable of a DC charger into the port. Public chargers typically require activation via an app or RFID card to start charging.
How to unplug charger from BYD Atto 3​?
To unplug the cable on a BYD Atto 3, finish charging and unlock the car. This will unlock the charge port, but if it does not work, press the unlock button in the driver's door, then you should be able to remove the cable. 
Does the BYD Atto 3 come with a charger​?
The BYD Atto 3 does not come with a charger, but it does come with a portable charging cable that works with a standard power outlet, and a Type 2 cable which can be used with AC wall chargers. 
Does BYD Atto 3 come with floor mats​?
Floor mats are available as an optional accessory for the BYD Atto 3.

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