2025 BYD Atto 2

[kobayashiGT]

2025 BYD Atto 2 will be firm’s smallest SUV yet

Source: https://www.whatcar.com/news/2025-byd-atto-2-will-be-firms-smallest-suv-yet/n27354

You might not have realised it, but BYD is actually a giant in the world of electric cars, leading global EV sales in 2024 and outselling even the likes of Tesla. Now it’s trying to expand its appeal with the introduction of the all-new BYD Atto 2, the Chinese manufacturer’s smallest SUV to date.

As the name suggests, the Atto 2 will sit below the BYD Atto 3 in the car maker’s range. It’ll be available with two choices of Blade Battery – BYD’s own development that is designed as an alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries and is made without the use of the rare-earth metals, cobalt and nickel.

The entry-level 45.1kWh battery powers a 174bhp front-mounted motor, and officially manages around 194 miles on a charge. The Hyundai Kona Electric and Volvo EX30 will travel farther on a charge, although BYD promises a larger battery in due course, but you’ll still get more power in a Smart #1.

Outside, the Atto 2 displays chunky SUV styling, with LED headlights as standard and slim daytime running lights. The rear features a roof spoiler and tail-lights in the shape of ‘Chinese knots’, resembling infinity symbols.

The Atto 2 looks set to feature the same 15.6in infotainment screen that has impressed in the Atto 3 with its responsiveness and resolution. In that car, it is able to rotate from portrait to landscape orientation. On top of that, the Atto 2’s digital instrument display looks much larger than the 5in screen in its bigger sibling.

The centre console is home to physical controls for some functions, including a button for the windscreen demister, a knob for audio control and a switch to select different driving modes.

With 400 litres of boot space, the Atto 2 should be more practical than a number of rivals, including the Smart #1 and EX30, but you’ll be able to fit more in a Kona Electric. Still, with the rear seats folded, you can turn that into 1,340 litres of space, which is much more impressive. A flat floor should make accessing the rear seats relatively easy, too.

The Atto 2 is due to arrive in February. Prices aren’t yet confirmed, but the Chinese marque has claimed affordability is at the heart of the Atto 2’s design. We expect prices to start at around £30,000, which is slightly cheaper than the #1 and around the same as what you’d pay for the competitively-priced MG ZS EV.

 

[kobayashiGT]

The atto 2 should be popular among the SG buyers, as a replacement for Honda vezel. . . / 

[13177]

On 1/14/2025 at 10:21 AM, kobayashiGT said:

The atto 2 should be popular among the SG buyers, as a replacement for Honda vezel. . . / 

Isn't BYD already have Dolphin? This Atto 2 similar to Dolphin?

[Mancypher]

On 1/14/2025 at 10:40 AM, 13177 said:

Isn't BYD already have Dolphin? This Atto 2 similar to Dolphin?

Dolphin appearance very ugly.

[Invigorated]

On 1/14/2025 at 10:40 AM, 13177 said:

Isn't BYD already have Dolphin? This Atto 2 similar to Dolphin?

This looks like a replacement for the dolphin. Even the rear lights are similar. Maybe a rename?

[mersaylee]

Ehh...🤷‍♂️

[kobayashiGT]

On 1/14/2025 at 11:02 AM, Invigorated said:

This looks like a replacement for the dolphin. Even the rear lights are similar. Maybe a rename?

Oh... you never say, i never realize wor. 

[13177]

On 1/14/2025 at 11:02 AM, Invigorated said:

This looks like a replacement for the dolphin. Even the rear lights are similar. Maybe a rename?

If Atto 2 price close to Atto 3, don't think anyone would buy Atto 2.

[Mkl22]

On 1/14/2025 at 11:56 AM, 13177 said:

If Atto 2 price close to Atto 3, don't think anyone would buy Atto 2.

me... lighter and newer car. plus no guitar strings to irritate.

[Invigorated]

On 1/14/2025 at 11:56 AM, 13177 said:

If Atto 2 price close to Atto 3, don't think anyone would buy Atto 2.

That's true. Think it may just be a tad cheaper but I personally feel this looks better in both the interior and exterior. Perhaps space would be a compromise.

[Voodooman]

Atto 3 is pretty squeezy in the back seat, can’t imagine a smaller SUV like Atto 2. 

[13177]

On 1/14/2025 at 1:40 PM, Invigorated said:

That's true. Think it may just be a tad cheaper but I personally feel this looks better in both the interior and exterior. Perhaps space would be a compromise.

The space should not be spacious in such a small SUV.

[Soya]

On 1/14/2025 at 10:21 AM, kobayashiGT said:

The atto 2 should be popular among the SG buyers, as a replacement for Honda vezel. . . / 

The Atto 3 has taken over the Vezel as the new national car oredi 

 

[kobayashiGT]

On 1/14/2025 at 8:35 PM, Soya said:

The Atto 3 has taken over the Vezel as the new national car oredi 

 

hahahaha. True that.  

[Sdf4786k]

The incoming MG ES5 seems to be a better bet with rear wheel drive.

 

[steveting99]

This is called Yuan Up in China and Atto 3 Up other markets. Not sure if it's in BYD's plans to eventually phase out the Atto 3 with the Atto 2/Atto 3 up. 

Edited March 4, 2025 by steveting99
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[steveting99]

The RHD version of the Atto 2 will be released in Malaysia on 24-Jul-2025 based on Paul Tan Automotive article here: https://paultan.org/2025/07/14/byd-atto-2-ev-to-be-launched-in-malaysia-on-july-24/ - so not too long before we know the details and what could be potentially arriving in Singapore. Currently there's an EV price war happening over the causeway with Proton leading the charge with eMas 7 (re-badged Geely EX5). Putting downward pressure on all Chinese EV makers.

The most interesting part is the larger battery pack (and thus extended range) that will be offered on the international versions of the Atto 2. A 51.5kWhr LFP Blade high voltage battery pack that will be good for around 510km on WLTP.  Else the smaller 45kWhr high voltage battery pack will be offered for about 310km of range.

Most likely the Atto 2 will come as a Cat A version in Singapore with the power output limited to 110kW (hopefully).  

Pricing will be the key. If the Atto 2 comes below $150k, it will sell well based on current high Cat A CoE pricing of $101k. 

Interested to see what the Atto 2's drive train efficiency is in kWhr per 100km. Will it beat the Atto3's 16kWhr per 100km number? A lower number will help reduce running costs on charging the high voltage batteries on a regular basis. 

[13177]

On 7/15/2025 at 3:44 PM, steveting99 said:

The RHD version of the Atto 2 will be released in Malaysia on 24-Jul-2025 based on Paul Tan Automotive article here: https://paultan.org/2025/07/14/byd-atto-2-ev-to-be-launched-in-malaysia-on-july-24/ - so not too long before we know the details and what could be potentially arriving in Singapore. Currently there's an EV price war happening over the causeway with Proton leading the charge with eMas 7 (re-badged Geely EX5). Putting downward pressure on all Chinese EV makers.

The most interesting part is the larger battery pack (and thus extended range) that will be offered on the international versions of the Atto 2. A 51.5kWhr LFP Blade high voltage battery pack that will be good for around 510km on WLTP.  Else the smaller 45kWhr high voltage battery pack will be offered for about 310km of range.

Most likely the Atto 2 will come as a Cat A version in Singapore with the power output limited to 110kW (hopefully).  

Pricing will be the key. If the Atto 2 comes below $150k, it will sell well based on current high Cat A CoE pricing of $101k. 

Interested to see what the Atto 2's drive train efficiency is in kWhr per 100km. Will it beat the Atto3's 16kWhr per 100km number? A lower number will help reduce running costs on charging the high voltage batteries on a regular basis. 

Currently BYD has dolphin, if they also sell this atto2, how would they price these two model?