BYD Atto 2 DM-i arrives with 90 km electric range

The BYD Atto 2 arrived at the end of 2024 as the Chinese brand’s most affordable electric SUV in Europe, and Portugal was no exception, with prices starting at €29,305.

However, the B-SUV will no longer be an exclusively battery-electric model. It will also be offered as a plug-in hybrid, as BYD equips it with the same DM-i (Dual Mode-intelligent) technology already used in other models from the manufacturer.

This move follows BYD’s strategy of broadening its European powertrain range in response to fluctuating demand for fully electric vehicles.

BYD Atto 2 DM-i electric range

BYD has not yet revealed the full specification, but it has confirmed that the new Atto 2 DM-i will be able to cover up to 90 km in fully electric mode. Once the battery charge has been depleted, its combustion engine will take over, enabling a total range of 1,000 km. That figure would make it a benchmark within the segment.

Technical information about the combustion engine has not yet been disclosed. It may be the same unit used in the BYD Seal U DM-i and Seal 6 DM-i: a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre engine producing 98 hp and 122 Nm of torque.

Equipment, batteries and power outputs

As with the electric Atto 2, the plug-in hybrid version will be offered in two equipment grades, with a range of battery sizes, driving ranges and power outputs.

Revised styling for the BYD Atto 2 DM-i

The updates are not limited to the new powertrain. Visually, the Atto 2 DM-i features a redesigned front end with a larger grille, along with model-specific badges. The Midnight Blue colour shown in the images will also be exclusive to this plug-in hybrid variant.

When will it arrive?

The BYD Atto 2 DM-i will make its first public appearance this week at Fleet Europe Days, an event held in Luxembourg. Its press presentation, which we will attend, is scheduled for November.

According to the brand, pre-orders will begin shortly afterwards, while the first deliveries are expected during the first quarter of 2026.