BYD Atto 2 (2025)

The cabin ambiance is enhanced by a panoramic glass roof, which allows generous amounts of natural light for all occupants. It comes as standard on all versions of the ATTO 2, along with an electrically adjustable sunshade that helps to maintain a comfortable temperature on warmer days. Designed with EVs in mind, BYD's e-Platform 3.0 has a completely flat floor, so the rear cabin remains practical enough for family use, with generous legroom and headroom.

All versions of the ATTO 2 feature an 8.8-inch digital instrument panel, while there's a choice of infotainment screen size - 10.1 inches in Active versions, and 12.8 inches in Boost editions. Regardless of the display, BYD's in-car software brings support for apps such as Spotify, YouTube, Zoom and Amazon Music. It's also capable of receiving Over The Air (OTA) upgrades.

The system includes wireless connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay - and passengers have ample opportunity to keep their devices charged, with 60W USB Type C and a 7.5W Type A ports up front, and two further USB sockets in the rear. The higher-end Boost edition of the ATTO 2 also gets a 15W wireless charging pad in the centre console.

As with other BYDs, the ATTO 2 features a sophisticated voice control system. Accessed via the phrase "Hi BYD", it allows the user to activate many key functions, such as interaction with the heating and ventilation, or even opening and closing the electric windows. BYD's software expertise also brings multi-touch features that improve the usability of the infotainment display; even when running Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, swiping up and down with three fingers adjusts the cabin temperature, while swiping from side to side changes the ventilation fan speed.

Beyond the passenger compartment, the ATTO 2's boot measures 400 litres - more than many conventionally powered C-segment family hatchbacks. And lowering the split folding rear seat increases this capacity to 1,340 litres, complete with a flat floor space.

BLADE BATTERY WITH CELL-TO-BODY CONSTRUCTION

The new ATTO 2 makes full use of BYD's huge commitment to research and development, and harnesses the potential of the e-Platform 3.0 that sits at the heart of all of the company's pure-electric vehicles. The car features a Blade Battery with a capacity of 45.1kWh, and for the first time in a compact BYD model, it uses Cell-to-Body (CTB) construction. This process. integrates the battery completely into the vehicle chassis, with the top cover of the pack acting as the floor for the passenger compartment. The CTB layout, which is unique to BYD and a first in the compact SUV segment, delivers improved packaging and exceptional levels of body rigidity.

The Blade Battery itself is designed to deliver class-leading safety, durability and performance. The technology is also incredibly space efficient, with cells installed directly instead of being fitted in multiple modules. This allows more cells to be squeezed into the same area than with a conventional battery construction.

In addition, the Blade Battery uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) as a cathode material. LFP has higher levels of safety and durability compared with conventional lithium-ion batteries, while also being 100% free of cobalt.

LFP batteries are more resistant to extreme temperatures, less sensitive to fluctuations in temperature and can withstand more charge and discharge cycles with hardly any loss of capacity, making them particularly durable.

The Blade Battery construction also has an exceptional safety level, since it exceeds the requirements of the punishing Nail Penetration Test - a rigorous method of evaluating battery thermal runaway and simulating the consequences of a serious road accident.

E-PLATFORM 3.0 DELIVERS BENEFITS IN SPACE AND AGILITY

BYD's proven e-Platform 3.0 has allowed engineers to give the ATTO 2 the perfect dynamic set-up for urban use, while still supporting flexible packaging that delivers space for five and their luggage. The suspension configuration - MacPherson struts at the front, and a torsion beam at the rear - offers a mix of responsiveness, agility and comfort, while a turning radius of 5.25 metres is competitive for an SUV of this size and well suited to urban streets. In addition, the compact rear-suspension installation allows the flexible practicality of a 400-litre load bay.

All versions of the ATTO 2 sit on 17-inch alloy wheels as standard, and use a mix of ventilated front and solid rear disc brakes.

INSTANT ELECTRIC-MOTOR PUNCH AND 463 KM OF URBAN RANGE

The BYD ATTO 2 has a front-mounted motor producing 130 kW and 290 Nm of torque - enough for a 0-100km/h time of just 7.9 seconds, and a top speed of 160 km/h. The 45.12 kWh Blade Battery delivers a WLTP combined range of 312 km, with a city figure of 463 km.

The BYD ATTO 2 features 65kW DC charging that can restore the battery from 10% to 80% of capacity in 37 minutes, and from 30% to 80% of capacity in 28 minutes. A three-phase 11kW AC charger is included as standard; it can take the battery from completely empty to 100% in five and a half hours.

The ATTO 2 is notable among compact SUVs in offering a heat pump as standard; this feature, which is not available even as an option on many of the car's competitors, helps to maximise efficiency and range in extreme conditions, particularly in cold weather.

BYD TECHNOLOGIES BRING CABIN FEATURES UNIQUE TO THE CLASS

As a technology company, BYD strives to include innovative features and functions in all of its vehicles - and the ATTO 2 is no exception. As a result, this striking new entry to the compact-SUV class comes as standard with several features that are either cost options elsewhere, or new to the segment as a whole.

The BYD ATTO 2 stands out by allowing owners to access the vehicle in a convenient variety of ways - using either the regular key or, through NFC technology, a slim key card, a smartphone or a wearable. Remote smartphone access, via the BYD app, also allows users to use several vehicle functions, including preconditioning the cabin and activating heated seats.

The car's infotainment system also supports a karaoke function. Developed in conjunction with leading karaoke software brand Stingray, the system - operated via an optional microphone accessory - has an extensive choice of songs, supports several languages and works through the car's own speakers, while showing appropriate lyrics on the infotainment display.

In addition, the ATTO 2 offers Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), a function that would normally be reserved for much more expensive models. Operating at up to 3.3 kW, an additional external socket allows users to power a variety of devices - everything from a coffee machine to a vacuum cleaner.

GENEROUS EQUIPMENT LISTS DELIVER GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY

The ATTO 2 may be BYD's most compact SUV in Europe to date, but comes packed with standard equipment, including many features more commonly associated with larger vehicles. There's an easy-to-understand range structure, comprised of two initial trim levels that share the same specification of motor and battery. And with so many features fitted by default, the experience of most customers will be as straightforward as choosing a preferred colour.

The entry point, BYD ATTO 2 Active, already has a feature list that lifts it above its rivals, with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, tail-lights and daytime-running lights, a panoramic roof with electrically adjustable sunshade, intelligent high-beam headlight control, NFC access via key, keycard, smartphone or wearable, rear parking sensors and camera, a 10.1-inch rotatable touchscreen infotainment system, vegan-leather upholstery and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality.

Boost adds even more premium equipment, including heating for the front seats and steering wheel, ambient cabin lighting, electrically folding side mirrors, front parking sensors and a 360-degree camera. In addition, the ATTO 2 Boost features a larger infotainment display measuring 12.8 inches, a 15W wireless smartphone charging pad and an upgraded audio system with eight speakers.

COMPREHENSIVE SUITE OF SAFETY AND DRIVER-ASSISTANCE TECH

The new BYD ATTO 2 has been designed with safety in mind. The Cell-to-Body construction ensures increased body rigidity over other compact SUVs, and the car also features driver's and front passenger's airbags, front side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags.

In addition, there's also a full line-up of Driver Assistance systems, including a Driver Monitoring System (DMS), Adaptive and Intelligent Cruise Control (ACC/ICC), Intelligent Speed Limit Information and Control, Lane Keep Assistant, Lane Change Assist (LCA), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Door Opening Warning (DOW), Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Traction Control System, Hill Descent Control, Forward and Rear Collision Warning (FCW, RCW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) with Rear Cross Traffic Brake (RTCB).