Editor’s comparisonFigures as published
BYD Atto 3 and Kia EV3
A proven value crossover meets a newer, longer-range rival.
| Question | BYD Atto 3 | Kia EV3 |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Body | Crossover | Crossover |
| Official range | up to420 km WLTP Market or version specific | up to605 km WLTP Market or version specific |
| Battery | 60.5 kWh Market or version specific | 58.3 or 81.4 kWh Market or version specific |
| Peak DC charging | up to88 kW Published reference | up to128 kW Published reference |
| Published fast charge | 30–80% in about 29 minutes claimed | 10–80% in about 31 minutes claimed |
| Efficiency reference | about16 kWh/100 km Market or version specific | from14.9 kWh/100 km Market or version specific |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
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Our view. Choose between these cars by the charging you can access, the version sold in your market, and the journeys you repeat. The table below separates official reference values from assumptions. A larger maximum number is not automatically the better ownership experience.
BYD Atto 3 rapid charging
Kia EV3 rapid charging
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Batteries, motor outputs, standard equipment, warranties, connectors, and even model names can differ by country. Compare local quotations only after confirming that both cars match the versions shown here.