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General information

Brand

BYD

Model

Atto 8

Generation

Atto 8

Modification (Engine)

DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT

Start of production

2026

Powertrain Architecture

PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Body type

SUV

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Combined fuel consumption (WLTP)

8.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol / electricity

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

200 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 6b

Weight-to-power ratio

8.3 kg/Hp, 120.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

10.5 kg/Nm, 95 Nm/tonne

Electric and hybrid car specs

Gross battery capacity

19 kWh

Battery technology

Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄)

Battery location

Below the floor

Electric range (WLTP)

58 km

Charging ports

Charging times

Electric motor 1

Electric motor power

272 Hp

Electric motor Torque

315 Nm

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Electric motor type

Synchronous

System power

279 Hp

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

150 Hp

Power per litre

100.2 Hp/l

Torque

220 Nm

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

BYD472ZQB

Engine displacement

1497 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Engine systems

Start & Stop System

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2315 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

270 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1960 l

Fuel tank capacity

60 l

Dimensions

Length

5040 mm

Width

1996 mm

Height

1760 mm

Wheelbase

2950 mm

Front track

1716 mm

Rear (Back) track

1720 mm

Front overhang

980 mm

Rear overhang

1110 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

165 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.8 m

Climb angle

30°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work in full electric or mixed mode.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

automatic transmission E-CVT

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

255/50 R20

Wheel rim size

Compare: BYD Atto 8 DM-i 1.5T (279 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT