Global EV Comparison: Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD vs BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD (2021-…) has a starting price of €43490, compared to the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…), which starts at €40000.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh
Years of Production 2021-… 2025-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Japan, China China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (New) €43490 €40000
Price Europe (Used) €30990 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 5.6 6.2

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD (2021-…) has a larger battery, the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh
Range (EPA) 348 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 404 km 420 km
Range (GCC) 332 km 357 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 66 kWh 64.8 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 63 kWh 58 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 19 kWh/100 km 16.2 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.27 km/kWh 6.16 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.6 6.8

Charging

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 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD (2021-…) maxes out at 130 kW.

The BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD (2021-…) is limited to 7.4 kW.

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.4 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 130 kW 155 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.7 6.1

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD (2021-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type EESM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 160 kW 160 kW
Motor Power (hp) 215 hp 215 hp
Motor Torque 300 Nm 310 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.5 s 7.9 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 3.5 3.5

Dimensions

The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD (2021-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…).

The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD (2021-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh
Length 4595 mm 4310 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2172 mm 2060 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1850 mm 1830 mm
Height 1660 mm 1675 mm
Wheelbase 2775 mm 2620 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD (2021-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD (2021-…) has a towing capacity of up to 750 kg, whereas the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1980 kg 1680 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 466 l 400 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1350 l 1340 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 750 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 6.8 6
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