Last month at the 2025 Brussels Motor Show in Europe, BYD unveiled the Atto 2, a small electric SUV tailored for cities. This model was showcased to be one of the most popular offerings from the brand in the European market.
Now, BYD has officially launched the compact electric SUV, which the company believes is targeting inner-city buyers.Ā
In a post on X, BYD Europe account shared a video highlighting its key interior and exterior features with cityscapes in the background.
In right-hand-drive markets like the UK, which closely resembles Australia in some of BYDās offerings, the Atto 2 will fit in between the Dolphin and Atto 3.
For comparison, the Atto 2 is slightly shorter than the Atto 3, coming in at 4,310 mm in length and pricing, which is yet to be revealed, is expected to be under the Atto 3 as well.Ā
The Atto 3 in Australia now starts at under $40,000 before on-roads costs, so the Atto 2 could fall under $37,000 if itās confirmed for our market.
The city is a canvas of lights and reflections. āØ And the BYD ATTO 2 the perfect way to illuminate every journey.
With its dynamic lighting and panoramic sunroof, it connects us to the urban pulseāwhile ensuring comfort and versatility.#BYD #BuildYourDreams #BYDATTO2 pic.twitter.com/uMiHkM3dEz
— BYD Europe (@BYD_Europe) February 5, 2025
Over in the UK, it would be offered with a 50 kWh battery pack as standard, delivering over 310 km of WLTP range.Ā
This battery pack will power a 130 kW front-mounted motor that will drive the wheels and it sits on BYDās e-Platform 3.0, which also utilises Cell-to-Body (CTB) construction to provide extra structural integrity to the chassis.
Charging specs on the Atto 2 are also impressive compared to the Dolphin and Atto 3 offerings in Australia, particularly for AC charging. Thatās thanks to the 11 kW on-board AC charger offered in the Atto 2 while only a 7 kW is offered on most BYD products sold in our market.
This might change with the upcoming launch of the Sealion 7 later this month which would be a good step up for those with access to 3-phase AC charging.
On the DC front, the Atto 2 can charge at up to 65 kW, charging the battery from 10-80% in around 37 minutes.
Like most other BYD vehicles, vehicle-to-load or V2L is on offer, with up to 3.3 kW of AC power available from the battery pack to power other devices.
The charge port is located on the right side of the vehicle, which is the same side as the current Atto 3 and Dolphin vehicles, making it familiar to current BYD customers.
Looking at the styling from the front, the Atto 2 has a more traditional look, reminiscent of some other compact SUVs in the market. It is part of BYDās Dynasty series which it shares with the Atto 3, so there are resemblances to its bigger counterpart too.
Moving onto the rear, a light bar appears to extend from one end of the car to the other. It also has a rear window wiper, just as that found on the Atto 3.
A key difference on the Atto 2 is that, unlike the Atto 3, a rear-diffuser-like section is seen on the rear bumper, which could help with the efficiency of the vehicle.
BYD shines at the Brussels Motor Show with nine models, featuring the European debut of the BYD ATTO 2.
The BYD ATTO 2 successfully blends SUV design cues with compact dimensions, perfectly meeting customers' needs for urban adventures.
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— BYD Global (@BYDGlobal) January 15, 2025
On the inside, a screen behind the steering wheel is found, along with a minimal interior design that headlines the rotatable infotainment screen, as seen in other BYD models.
Over in the UK, a 12.8-inch screen is on offer, which is the same size as that found in the first generation of the Atto 3 vehicles in Australia.
The Atto 2 will be on sale in Europe from this month, with deliveries to the UK expected in Q3 of this year.
Given the modelās significance in the BYD line-up in Europe, it’s likely that Australia will also see this model introduced closer to the end of 2025, although thatās yet to be confirmed.Ā
In the meantime, we will closely follow developments in Europe, particularly in the UK, which will get a version that is closest to what could head to other right-hand-drive markets like Australia and New Zealand.
RizĀ is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.