BYD ATTO 2 130 kW electric FWD automatic

Our verdict

The ATTO 2, BYD's coming soon to the European market, is a compact SUV with front wheel drive and a maximum power of 130 kW. Its usable battery capacity is only 42.4 kWh, which contributes to the low mass of 1,590 kg. The powertrain configuration makes clear that the vehicle targets those who are not looking for a long range EV or enhanced off-road capabilities, but want a practical car for everyday use. This observation is confirmed by the relatively high consumption figure in the Highway Test, while the Cold Ambient Test electricity demand pleasantly surprised with 26.6 kWh/100 km. It is worth mentioning that, starting from -7°C, the cabin temperature measured at the front passenger's head rest reached 18°C in about 200 seconds before further increasing to the requested 23°C. This is a good result, compared to some other vehicles tested by Green NCAP. The On-road Drive was performed in cloudy weather with 18°C average ambient temperature and recorded 17.8 kWh/100 km, with the Short Urban Trip requiring 11.5 kWh/100 km. The available battery capacity allows the ATTO 2 to go for 164 km in the Highway Test and approx. 300 km in real world with similar conditions to the tested ones. 84% of the electricity taken from the wallbox (11 kW charging) is available at battery output, which is a low value compared to a new fleet average of 88‑89%. Improvements here can help the ATTO 2 reduce its consumption and improve the driving range. With an Average Score of 96%, the new compact BYD easily collects all 5 Green stars.