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BYD Atto 3 Evo vs Kia EV5
Two electric SUVs at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The BYD Atto 3 Evo is £355 cheaper than the Kia EV5 (£38,990 against £39,345).
- The BYD Atto 3 Evo is more efficient (3.3 against 3.2 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The Kia EV5 has the bigger boot: 610 litres against 591.
Side by side
| BYD Atto 3 Evo RWD 74.8 kWh | Kia EV5 81 kWh | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £38,990 | £39,345 |
| Real-world range | 250 mi | 250 mi |
| Official WLTP range | – | – |
| Cold motorway range | – | – |
| Efficiency | 3.3 mi/kWh | 3.2 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 74.8 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 220 kW | up to 150 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 25 min | – |
| AC charging | 11 kW | – |
| Boot | 591 L | 610 L |
| Towing (braked) | 1,500 kg | 1,200 kg |
| Length | 4,455 mm | – |
| 0–62 mph | 5.5 s | 8.4 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | Available (check whether standard) |
| V2L | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brand warranty | 6 years | 7 years |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: BYD Atto 3 Evo RWD 74.8 kWh and Kia EV5 81 kWh. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the BYD Atto 3 Evo or the Kia EV5?
The BYD Atto 3 Evo is £355 cheaper than the Kia EV5 (£38,990 against £39,345).
Which has the longer range, the BYD Atto 3 Evo or the Kia EV5?
They have a similar typical real-world range of about 250 miles.
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