The Chinese technology giant BYD is not just refreshing its bestseller, but literally rewriting the rules in the affordable electric segment. The new BYD Atto 3 Evo, which is now ready for its European market, comes with the ambition to overshadow the competition not with cosmetic changes, but with a brutal upgrade under the hood. While visually the crossover retains its modern and athletic silhouette, under the “skin” It now has a completely new 800-volt architecture, which launches the model into a new technological league.
The biggest surprise lies in the drivetrain - the base model now has rear-wheel drive, which promises far more dynamic behavior on the road. With its 313 hp, it accelerates to 100 km/h in an impressive 5.5 seconds. For those looking for real “sticking“ to the seat, the top version with four-wheel drive is provided. It has a power of 449 hp. and sprints to “hundreds“ in just 3.9 seconds – indicators, typical until recently only for high-end sports coupes. Well, if the price remains so competitive, European manufacturers will have a serious reason for insomnia!
Practicality has also been raised to a new pedestal. Thanks to the more compact suspension and the new Blade battery with a capacity of 74.9 kWh, the crossover now offers a range of up to 510 km (WLTP). But the real joker is the charging speed – the battery can be filled to 80% in just 25 minutes. The interior welcomes us with the familiar 15.6-inch rotating display, but now the space has been used more wisely. You now have an additional 101-liter front trunk (“frunk“) for cables, and the rear volume has grown to 490 liters. The BYD Atto 3 Evo doesn't just change, it evolves into a machine that is hard to ignore.