BYD Atto 3 BYD Dolphin

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BYD Atto 3 BYD Dolphin
Model years (differs) 2022-now 2023-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 37,990 € 30,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Efficiency (differs) 70/100 72/100
Practicality (differs) 66/100 60/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) 72/100 72/100
Reliability n/a n/a
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) SUV Hatchback
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 420 427
Battery (kWh) (differs) 60.5 60.4
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.3 7
Length (mm) (differs) 4455 4290
Width (mm) (differs) 1875 1770
Height (mm) (differs) 1615 1570
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1750 1658
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 750
Boot (l) (differs) 440 345
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 16 15.9
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Power (hp) 204 204
Top speed (km/h) 160 160
Fast charging, public charger (kW) 88 88

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • BYD Atto 3 · Efficiency: WLTP 16,0 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure) + aggregated owner reports from public forums, indicative · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BYD Atto 3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): LFP Blade chemistry + WLTP consumption + BYD battery warranty (8 yr/160.000 km, 70% capacity) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BYD Atto 3 · Practicality: Boot 440 l + towing weight 750 kg, vs compact EV SUV (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BYD Atto 3 · Reliability: Too short on the EU market for a representative ADAC breakdown statistics; service network still being built up · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BYD Atto 3 · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data; BYD brand still only briefly in EU, price changes distort the curve · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BYD Dolphin · Efficiency: WLTP 15.9 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure) vs compact EV hatchback segment, indicative · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BYD Dolphin · Sustainability (environmental impact): LFP Blade chemistry + WLTP consumption + BYD battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km, 70% capacity) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BYD Dolphin · Practicality: Boot 345 l, no towing weight homologation in EU lowers score (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BYD Dolphin · Reliability: Too recent for reliable data; EU launch 2023, service network still being built up, no representative ADAC breakdown statistics · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BYD Dolphin · Value retention: Too recent for reliable data; BYD brand still new in EU, price changes distort the curve · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · I (Yuan Plus, 2022+)

BYD Atto 3

Compact EV SUV on the BYD e-Platform 3.0 with a 60.5 kWh LFP Blade battery (lithium iron phosphate, BYD's own design). WLTP range around 420 km (manufacturer figure, indicative), DC charging up to about 88 kW. Braked towing weight 750 kg. Indicative starting price, check the official configurator for the current figure per version.

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BYD Dolphin

Compact EV hatchback on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 with the LFP Blade battery (lithium iron phosphate, BYD's own design). The EU version (April 2023) is lengthened versus the Chinese model for Euro NCAP compliance. Comfort top variant with 60.4 kWh, 204 hp and WLTP range 427 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to about 88 kW. Indicative starting price, check the official configurator per version.

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