ATTO 2 51.1 kWh

The BYD ATTO 2 51.1 kWh is a 5-seat SUV with front-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £30,875. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 7.9 seconds, slower than 70% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 171 miles (275 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 13% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 228th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.3 mi/kWh (186 Wh/km), about the same as the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 51.1 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 60 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 170 miles (273 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses LFP chemistry, which manufacturers generally allow to be charged to 100% routinely.

Its UK starting price works out at £181 per mile of real-world range, close to the median for SUVs (£186 per mile).

Second-hand, a 2025 example is estimated at £17,600–£20,100, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2025 car should still manage about 168 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.