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BYD Atto 3 vs NIO ET5 comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or NIO ET5?

BYD Atto 3 vs NIO ET5: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

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  • markedly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

NIO ET5

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  • only slightly more power
  • somewhat more electric range

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Atto 3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD Atto 3 is markedly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the NIO ET5 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,294 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Atto 3 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 16 kWh/100km compared to 18.6 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5. That’s a difference of about 2.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 80 km more than the BYD Atto 3.

ET5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET5 offers only slightly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 449 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the NIO ET5 takes 4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 is somewhat faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers a bit more torque with 700 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Atto 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Atto 3 is visibly lighter – 1,825 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 390 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Atto 3 offers moderately more boot space – 440 L compared to 386 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BYD Atto 3 offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,338 L, about 203 L more than the NIO ET5.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 carries visibly more – 475 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 is narrowly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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ET5

NIO ET5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 456 - 590 km
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NIO ET5

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
4,455 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
NIO
Is the BYD Atto 3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Atto 3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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