Key Points
- The 2024 BYD Atto 3 is priced from $44,499 to $47,499
- One high-spec variant with two LFP Blade Battery sizes
- Up to 420km range, includes heat pump, sun roof, V2L
The 2024 BYD Atto 3 electric SUV gets price cut and receives several exterior and interior updates.
Launching in 2022, the BYD Atto 3 solidified its position as the third best selling EV in 2023, selling an impressive 11,042 units. It remains one of the most affordable electric cars in Australia.
The 2024 BYD Atto 3 has received a $3,512 price reduction and is now priced from $44,499 for the Standard Range and $47,499 Extended Range before on-road costs.
By comparison a similarly sized 2024 Nissan Qashqai Ti Hybrid is priced at $51,590, over $4,000 more than the Atto 3 Extended Range.
Variant | 2023 price | 2024 price | Change |
Standard | $48,011 | $44,499 | -$3,512 |
Extended | $51,011 | $47,499 | -$3,512 |
There have been no changes to the battery or drivetrain, however, it has received several minor updates including:
- Cosmos Black exterior paint
- Black and Blue interior options for black and grey exteriors
- Larger 15.6 inch infotainment screen
- Continental tyres
✅CAR REVIEW: BYD Atto 3 Extended Range Owners Review
The 2024 BYD Atto 3 provides up to 420km of claimed WLTP range is capable of recharging on up to 7kW AC and 70kW DC (Standard Range) or 80kW DC (Extended Range). It also includes a power board adapter to use vehicle-to-load (V2L) via the front-right exterior charging port.
The BYD Atto 3 directly rivals the slightly cheaper MG ZS EV, Nissan Leaf and Hyundai Kona Electric. It also faces pricier electric cars, including the popular Tesla Model Y and Kia Niro EV.
Atto 3 Specs: Range, Charging and Size
The Atto 3 has a single-motor front-wheel drive setup on both variants.
The main difference between the Standard Range and Extended Range Atto 3 is the larger battery pack, which gives the latter an additional 75km of range.
Maximum DC charge power is quoted at 80kW for the Extended Range, however real-world tests reveal it is capable of up to 89kW.
View the full specsAtto 3 Price, Models and Features
Atto 3 Standard Range price: $44,499 before on-road costs
Standard Range estimated price after incentives:
The BYD Atto 3 Standard Range costs between $44,499 before on-road costs.
Atto 3 Standard Range features:
Battery | 49.9kWh usable Blade Battery |
Exterior | 18-inch alloy wheels (215/55) |
Power folding heated wing mirrors | |
Roof rails | |
LED headlights with auto high beam assist | |
LED tail lights with sequential indicators | |
Interior | Two-tone Eclipse Blue/Hazy Grey synthetic leather interior |
Six-way electrically adjustable driver seat | |
Four-way electrically adjustable front passenger seat | |
Front heated seats | |
Panoramic sunroof | |
Power tailgate | |
Auto/up down for all four windows | |
Colour gradient ambient lighting | |
LED interior lights | |
Auto single-zone climate control | |
PM2.5 air filter | |
Technology | 15,6-inch rotating infotainment system capable of receiving OTA updates |
FM/DAB radio, Bluetooth, Spotify streaming app | |
Built-in navigation powered by Nokia’s Here Technologies | |
5-inch driver's instrument display | |
Eight-speaker Dirac sound system | |
Qi wireless charging pad | |
Built-in front dashcam video recorder | |
Keyless entry and start | |
NFC card key | |
Heat pump | |
Exterior V2L | |
Safety assist | Auto emergency braking |
Rear cross traffic alert and brake assist | |
Rear collision warning | |
Blind spot monitoring | |
Lane keep assist and departure warning | |
Door open warning | |
360-degree camera | |
Two front, four rear radars |
Atto 3 Extended Range price: $47,499 before on-road costs
Extended Range estimated price after incentives:
The BYD Atto 3 Extended Range costs between $47,499 plus on-road costs.
Atto 3 Extended Range adds:
Battery | 60.5kWh usable Blade Battery |
BYD Atto 3 options
- Standard paint – no cost: Ski White
- Premium paint – $700: Surf Blue; Boulder Grey; , Cosmos Black
Atto 3 Warranty and Servicing
The BYD Atto 3 is covered by a six-year/150,000km vehicle warranty and eight-year/160,000km battery warranty, promising it retains at least 70 per cent of its health.
However, the distributor EVDirect specifies separate warranty exclusions for select parts, including:
- Drive unit (motor, motor controller, high voltage electric control assembly) – Eight-years/150,000km
- Lights; tyre pressure monitoring module; suspension; ball joint – Four-years/100,000km
- Infotainment system; shock absorber; belt; dust cover; bushing or gasket; release and wheel bearings; PM2.5 sensor; AC/DC charging port; USB charging ports – Three-years/60,000km
- 12-volt auxillary battery – 12-months/20,000km
- Air conditioner filters (filter net, high efficient strainer, electrostatic filter); button key battery; brake pads; clutch disc; tyres; wiper blade assembly; bulbs; fuses; ordinary relays – Six-months/10,000km
Only 12 months of roadside assistance coverage is included.
The BYD electric car can be serviced via Eagers Automotive-run BYD showrooms and select mycar Tyre and Auto mechanics. For a full list of service locations, refer to the BYD Automotive website.
Owners can choose from two servicing tiers:
- Standard: Every 12 months/20,000km, with capped prices over eight-years/160,000km averaging $298.75 per visit
- Light: Every 12 months/12,000km, with capped prices over five-years/60,000km costing a fixed $189 per visit
An initial free three-month/5000km service is needed.
If an owner chooses the light plan but exceeds driving 60,000km during the first five-years, service prices will revert to the standard kilometre schedule.
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About the author
Danny is a consultant and entrepreneur working at the cutting edge of the electric vehicle and energy transition. He is passionate about educating and helping consumers make better decisions through data. He is the founder of zecar and is currently the EV Innovation Manager at Endeavour Energy.
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