Very Good
2025 BYD Atto 3 review
Lower pricing is just part of the appeal of this updated version of the Atto 3, which brings a number of important changes.
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Matt Campbell
BYD Atto 3 EV vs BMW X1 Comparison
BYD Atto 3 EV
BMW X1
2025 BYD
Atto 3 EV
vs
2025 BMW
X1
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 BYD Atto 3 reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the BYD Atto 3 EV EXTENDED RANGE
Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
54L
351 to 421 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$39,990 - $44,990
$60,400 - $92,300
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Could be the perfect ‘first EV’
- Much better Continental tyres
- Loaded with standard equipment
Misses
- Interior is a bit quirky
- Best colours axed in favour of black
- Warranty has lots of caveats
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Grown-up, spacious interior
- Packs a punch in a straight line
- Interior tech is mostly excellent
Misses
- Big price jump over xDrive20i
- Gets a bit busy over rough roads
- Interior technology can still be fiddly
Colours Available
Currently Australian-delivered BYD ATTO 3s are available in white by default with a $700 option to upgrade to Grey or Blue.
Red and Green are available in other markets and may find themselves here in the future.
The 2023 BMW X1 comes standard in non-metallic Alpine White, with a range of metallic finishes costing an extra $1800 or coming free as part of the Enhancement pack:
- Black Sapphire
- Phytonic Blue
- M Portimao Blue
- Sanremo Green
- Cape York Green
- Utah Orange
BMW Individual Storm Bay is a $2500 option, or $700 if you specify your X1 with the Enhancement pack.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW | 115kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4620 | 4900 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 310Nm | 230Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
