BYD Atto 3 Standard Range Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $39,990
Available since 2022
Key EV Specs
52.5kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
345 km
Range (WLTP)
145 Wh/km
Efficiency
7.3 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
7 kW AC / 70 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
BYD Atto 3 Standard Range Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The BYD Atto 3 Standard Range is equipped with a 52.5 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The Atto 3 Standard Range uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity)* | 52.5 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 49.9 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side - Front |
| Charge Power (max) | 7 kW |
| Charge Speed | - |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | - |
BYD Atto 3 Standard Range Charging Times and Speeds
The BYD Atto 3 Standard Range has a charging limit of 7 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 7 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 7.9 hr | - | 48 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 7 kW | 7.9 hr | - | 48 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 46 min | 345 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 15 min | 1034 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 350 kW | - | 7 min | 2414 km/h |
BYD Atto 3 Standard Range Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a BYD Atto 3 Standard Range will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a BYD Atto 3 Standard Range on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $18.38.
The cost of fully charging the BYD Atto 3 Standard Range at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $36.75.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a BYD Atto 3 Standard Range
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the BYD Atto 3 Standard Range via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
BYD Atto 3 Standard Range Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The BYD Atto 3 Standard Range can charge from 10–80% in approximately 45 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the BYD Atto 3 Standard Range via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
52.5 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
70 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
Not available
Max Fast Charging Speed:
0 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Right Side (Front)
BYD Atto 3 Standard Range Recommended Charge Level
The BYD Atto 3 Standard Range uses an LFP battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 100% for daily use.
The key advantage of LFP is the freedom to fully charge the pack to 100% every time with substantially less degradation concerns compared to other chemistries.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the BYD Atto 3 Standard Range.
BYD Atto 3 Standard Range Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The BYD Atto 3 Standard Range currently supports bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes | 2.2 kW |