BYD Atto 3 vs Kia EV6

Updated October 2026 · Real-world figures, not WLTP

BYD Atto 3

ATTO 3 Evo RWD Design (MY26)

£38,990 · 252 mi

Wins 10 of 13

Kia EV6

EV6 Standard Range 2WD (MY25-27)

£39,235 · 214 mi

Wins 3 of 13

Our verdict

The BYD Atto 3 and Kia EV6 are both electric SUVs in the medium car class. The BYD Atto 3 starts at £38,990 in the UK and the Kia EV6 at £39,235, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The Atto 3 goes further, with about 252 miles of real-world range against 214 for the EV6. On top of that, it has the bigger boot (591 litres against 542) and is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 5.5 s against 8.7 s.

The EV6 charges faster on a rapid charger (150 kW against 130 kW on average, 10–80%). On top of that, it uses less energy (3.6 mi/kWh against 3.4 mi/kWh) and has the longer warranty (7 years against 6).

There's little between them on price.

Choose the BYD Atto 3 if you want the longest range and more boot space and the Kia EV6 if you want quicker charging stops and lower running costs.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

BYD Atto 3Kia EV6

Price

Price new: £38,990 (best)on sale now; £39,235on sale now
Used from (estimated): –too new; £18,6002024 car
Price per mile of range: £155 (best); £183

Range and efficiency

Real-world range: 252 mi (best)405 km; 214 mi345 km, estimate
Range today, used (estimated): –; about 206 mi2024 car, est.
Efficiency: 3.4 mi/kWh185 Wh/km; 3.6 mi/kWh (best)174 Wh/km, estimate
Range with one 15-min stop: 283 mi (best)455 km; 264 mi425 km

Charging

Rapid charging: 130 kW10–80% average; 150 kW (best)10–80% average
Home (AC) charging: 11 kW; 11 kW
Charging plug: Type 2 CCS; Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L): Yes; Yes
Vehicle-to-home (V2H): No; No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): No; No

Battery

Usable battery: 74.8 kWh (best); 60 kWhestimate
Battery chemistry: LFP (lithium iron phosphate); NCM (nickel manganese cobalt)
Heat pump: Yes; Yes

Body and performance

Body style: SUV; SUV
Size class: C · Medium car; C · Medium car
Seats: 5; 5
Drive: Rear-wheel drive; Rear-wheel drive
0–62 mph: 5.5 s (best)0–100 km/h; 8.7 s0–100 km/h
Weight: 1,955 kg; 1,955 kg

Size

Length: 4.46 m14 ft 7 in; 4.70 m15 ft 5 in
Width (without mirrors): 1.88 m6 ft 2 in; 1.88 m6 ft 2 in
Width with mirrors: 2.08 m6 ft 10 in; –
Height: 1.62 m5 ft 4 in; 1.58 m5 ft 2 in
Wheelbase: 2.72 m8 ft 11 in; 2.90 m9 ft 6 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space: 591 litres (best); 542 litres
Towbar available: Yes; Yes
Towing (braked): 1,500 kg (best); 750 kg
Max payload: 530 kg (best)people and luggage; 525 kgpeople and luggage
Euro NCAP rating: –not tested yet; 5 stars

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty: 6 years93,750 miles; 7 years (best)100,000 miles
Battery warranty: 8 years (best)125,000 miles; 8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity
Passes to next owner: Yes, with conditions; Yes

Availability

Status: On sale new; On sale new
Model years: 2026 on; 2024–2026

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.