BYD ATTO 2
Exterior & Design
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The Atto 2 is a compact SUV (B-segment) with dimensions of 4,310 mm (length) × 1,830 mm (width) × 1,675 mm (height), and a wheelbase of 2,620 mm. Autocar+2electrive.com+2
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It has a clean EV-style front end, full-width light bar on the rear with “Chinese knot” lighting elements, slim LED daylight running lights, standard 17-inch alloy wheels. Autocar+1
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Panoramic sunroof is standard, giving a more open cabin feel. BYD+1
Interior & Comfort & Practicality
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The cabin features a 12.8-inch rotatable touchscreen infotainment display, plus an 8.8-inch digital driver instrument cluster. Autocar+2What Car?+2
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Other comfort features: heated front seats; wireless smartphone charging; good in-cabin storage; ambient lighting; elevated driving position; roomy headroom/legroom for both front and rear passengers. BYD+1
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Boot capacity is 400 litres with rear seats up; folding the rear seats expands that to about 1,340 litres. BYD+2CAR Magazine+2
Battery, Powertrain & Performance
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Two trim / battery options:
Trim Battery (Blade Battery, LFP) Motor power / torque Range (WLTP Combined) Boost ~ 51.1 kWh 130 kW / 290 Nm ~ 214 miles electrive.com+2BYD Media+2 Comfort ~ 64.8 kWh 150 kW / 310 Nm ~ 261 miles electrive.com+1 -
Both are front-wheel drive; top speed approx 99 mph. 0-62 mph for both trims is around 7.9 seconds. Autocar+1
Charging & Range
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Boost model supports up to 82 kW DC rapid charging; Comfort gets up to 155 kW DC. electrive.com+1
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AC charging up to 11 kW (three-phase). BYD Media+1
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DC charging time (30-80%) is approx 30 minutes for Boost, 21 minutes for Comfort. (10-80% slightly longer: ~ 38 minutes for Comfort) BYD Media+1
Technology & Safety
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Blade Battery (LFP chemistry) is used, known for safety and longevity. BYD Media+1
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CTB (Cell-to-Body) technology: battery pack is structurally integrated into the chassis (battery top becomes part of vehicle floor), increasing torsional stiffness etc. BYD+2BYD Media+2
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Standard heat pump to help with range especially in colder weather. CAR Magazine+1
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) feature is included, so small external electrical devices can draw power from the car’s battery. BYD Media+1
Price & Trim
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UK pricing:
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Boost trim: ~ £30,850 OTR. BYD Media+1
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Comfort trim: ~ £34,950 OTR. BYD Media+1
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Both trims come with generous standard equipment (infotainment, safety, etc.), and the Atto 2 is positioned as BYD’s more accessible EV SUV. BYD Media+1
Driving Dynamics & Real-World Impressions
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In reviews, the Atto 2 is praised for being composed, comfortable in town, useable on motorways, and having decent punch in everyday driving. CAR Magazine
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Some criticisms: lack of standout styling or character; steering feels very light especially at higher speeds; ride sometimes less controlled over rough/fast rural roads; wind noise for instance around large mirrors.







