BYD Atto 3 vs Kia EV3

The BYD Atto 3 starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Kia EV3 opens at $48,315. That makes the BYD Atto 3 the more affordable entry point by $8,325.

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 $53,147 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.

Both the BYD Atto 3 and Kia EV3 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the BYD Atto 3 and 83% for the Kia EV3.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

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 Kia EV3.

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 Kia EV3 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 Kia EV3. The Kia EV3 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto 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 Kia EV3 offers cloth. Climate control is 1-zone in the BYD Atto 3 and 2-zone in the Kia EV3.

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 Kia EV3 responds with a Electric making 150kW and 283Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Kia EV3 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 49.9kWh (BYD Atto 3) vs 58.3kWh (Kia EV3), giving WLTP ranges of 345km and 559km. DC fast charging peaks at 70kW (BYD Atto 3) vs 101kW (Kia EV3).

The BYD Atto 3 measures 4,455mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 155mm longer than the Kia EV3 at 4,300mm (2,680mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 440L in the BYD Atto 3 and 460L in the Kia EV3, giving the Kia EV3 a 20L advantage.

For towing, the BYD Atto 3 leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 250kg 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 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV3). The Kia EV3 has longer coverage.