USA EV Comparison: BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh vs Kia EV3 Standard Range

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) has a starting price of $30000, while the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

While the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…).

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 155 kW, while the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) maxes out at 100 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Although the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) has more power, the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

The BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…).

The Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) features a larger trunk, but the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…), but the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) doesn’t have one.

The Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1102 lb, whereas the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.