BYD Atto 3 vs Hyundai Kona Electric

The BYD Atto 3 starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Kona Electric opens at $54,000. That makes the BYD Atto 3 the more affordable entry point by $14,010.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $43,989 and $59,400 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

The BYD Atto 3 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Hyundai Kona Electric. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the BYD Atto 3 and 80% for the Hyundai Kona Electric.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The BYD Atto 3 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Hyundai Kona Electric.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Atto 3 and 7 in the Hyundai Kona Electric.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The BYD Atto 3 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 5-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Kona Electric gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Atto 3 stands out with Apple CarPlay and Dirac audio that you will not find on the Hyundai Kona Electric. The Hyundai Kona Electric counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BYD Atto 3 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Hyundai Kona Electric offers cloth. Climate control is 1-zone in the BYD Atto 3 and 2-zone in the Hyundai Kona Electric.

The BYD Atto 3 uses a Electric producing 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Hyundai Kona Electric responds with a Electric making 99kW and 255Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds.

The BYD Atto 3 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 99kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 3 is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 49.9kWh (BYD Atto 3) vs 48.6kWh (Hyundai Kona Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 345km and 395km. DC fast charging peaks at 70kW (BYD Atto 3) vs 100kW (Hyundai Kona Electric).

The BYD Atto 3 measures 4,455mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 105mm longer than the Hyundai Kona Electric at 4,350mm (2,660mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 440L in the BYD Atto 3 and 407L in the Hyundai Kona Electric, giving the BYD Atto 3 a 33L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Kona Electric leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 550kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Atto 3) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Kona Electric). The BYD Atto 3 has longer coverage.