Update: Price & Market Update section added.
Positioned in the UK’s crowded electric small SUV segment, the BYD Atto 2 focuses on space, comfort, and competitive pricing. Recently, we had a chance to spend some time with the new B-segment EV in a global-spec version, and here is what we observed:
Design
Positioned under the Atto 3, the BYD Atto 2 is recognisable as a BYD product from every angle. It features a simple exterior with conventional proportions and restrained design. Compared to similar-priced models such as the Jeep Avenger EV and MINI Aceman, it is not the most stylish EV in the segment.
At the front, the full-LED headlights are wide and integrate the LED daytime running lights. A gloss black surface between the headlights carries the brand logo in the centre and a slim decorative strip at the bottom. Sharp angles and slanted side air vents in the bumper and a split lower air intake complete the look.
Along the sides, the Atto 2 has black wheel arch cladding and side sills, both with body-coloured cut-outs, 17-inch alloy wheels, a fluidic beltline, and a sleek greenhouse. A full-width tail light with ‘Chinese knot’ graphics at the outer edges is the key talking point at the rear.
Interior
Inside, too, the BYD Atto 2 has a simple design, featuring clean lines and conventional controls. The dashboard is neither excessively slim nor too large and integrates horizontal AC vents. The 8.8-inch instrument cluster may look like a tablet, but it has been traditionally placed within a binnacle.
A 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system is mounted to the centre of the dashboard in a way that it gets a floating look. It offers wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto compatibility, and native apps for commonly used services such as Spotify, YouTube, Zoom and Amazon Music.
BYD has included a toggle switch for drive modes, buttons for the hazard warning lights, auto hold, vehicle start/stop, wireless charging and front defogger, and a scroller for speaker volume in the centre console. There’s also a 50-watt wireless smartphone charger, located ahead of this panel on the passenger side.
Experience in the BYD Atto 2
For a 5 ft 7 in tall person like me, ingress and egress in the BYD Atto 2 are straightforward. The front seats feature 6-way electric adjustment, heating, and, on the driver’s side, electric lumbar support is also available.
There’s about six inches of headroom available in the front. These seats have a supportive design, with strong back support, comfortable headrests, and side bolsters that make the seat feel snug, along with adequate shoulder support and good under-thigh support.
Outside visibility is clear in all directions. The cabin materials feel consistent across the dashboard, centre console, and door panels. Several surfaces use soft-touch upholstery. The switches and buttons have a solid feel, and the lid of the centre console storage box has a firm action and does not feel flimsy.
In the rear, headroom measures approximately five inches. The seating angle is comfortable, and the headrests feel supportive. The rear seat does not recline, but the fixed backrest angle is comfortable. Under-thigh support is adequate, with good legroom and knee room, despite the driver seat being set to my usual driving posture.
The centre position benefits from the EV’s flat floor, although the seating position is slightly higher and the backrest feels less supportive due to the integrated fold-out armrest with two cupholders.
Other rear amenities include one USB Type-A port, one USB Type-C port, a single air vent, seatback pockets, and bottle holders. In the UK, BYD offers two USB Type-C ports in the rear.
Specifications
BYD offers a choice of two trims for the Atto 2 in the UK: Boost and Comfort. The Boost trim has a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) at the front producing 130 kW (174 bhp) and 290 Nm (214 lb.-ft.) of torque and a 51.1 kWh LFP battery pack.
The Comfort trim upgrades to a 150 kW (201 bhp)/310 Nm (229 lb.-ft.) PMSM and a 64.8 kWh LFP battery pack.
The Atto 2 hits 0 to 62 mph in 7.9 seconds and achieves a top speed of 99 mph in both trims. It can travel 214 miles on a single charge in the Boost trim and 267 miles in the Comfort trim (WLTP combined figures).
Its 51.1 kWh LFP battery pack can be charged at up to 82 kW, and the 64.8 kWh unit up to 155 kW. The former takes 38 minutes for a 10-80% DC charging session, and the latter takes 25 minutes.
Price & Market Update
The BYD Atto 2 retails at GBP 30,875 in the Boost trim and GBP 34,975 in the Comfort trim.
BYD has announced that it is the UK’s best-selling electric vehicle brand in 2026 so far, ahead of Tesla, Kia, BMW and Volkswagen. According to SMMT data cited by the company, BYD sold 12,754 EVs in the UK between January and April 2026.
The company has confirmed that the Atto 2 plug-in hybrid will reach customers in August, alongside PHEVs such as the Seal U, Seal 6 and Sealion 5.
Since 2014, I’ve worked as an international automotive editor, attending global motor shows, industry events, media drives, and tracking the latest developments across the sector, with a particular focus on electrified vehicles.
