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BYD ATTO 2 vs Deepal S05
Selected trimBoostChange trim214 mi · 51.1 kWh · £30,850
Selected trimStandard278 mi · 69 kWh · £39,995
At a glance
In this comparison, BYD ATTO 2 leads on running costs and city driving, while the Deepal S05 leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BYD ATTO 2 if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Deepal S05 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Deepal S05 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueDeepal
BYD
4.6
Deepal
6.2
Motorway RangeDeepal
BYD
3.7
Deepal
6.7
FamilyDeepal
BYD
2.3
Deepal
7.2
ChargingDeepal
BYD
1.9
Deepal
8.2
Cost Per MileBYD
BYD
6.1
Deepal
4.9
City DrivingBYD
BYD
7.3
Deepal
4.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Deepal S05
Base
- 64 miles more WLTP range
- 92 litres more boot space
- 118 kW faster rapid charging
- 190 kW more power
- 2.4s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Deepal S05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £30,850 (better) | £39,995 |
| Official range | 214 miles | 278 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 400 L | 492 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 15 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.9 sec | 5.5 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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BYD ATTO 2
Deepal S05
Length
BYD ATTO 24,310mm-310mm
Deepal S054,620mm
Width
BYD ATTO 21,830mm-70mm
Deepal S051,900mm
Height
BYD ATTO 21,675mm
Deepal S051,600mm-75mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Deepal S05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,620 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,830 mm (better) | 1,900 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,060 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 570 mm spare (better) | 500 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Deepal S05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 400 L | 492 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1340 L (better) | 1250 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 159 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BYD ATTO 2
- At 4,310 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 10.5 m turning circle, tighter than 80% of SUVs in our database.
Deepal S05
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BYD ATTO 2 Boost |  Deepal S05 Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.31m | 4.62m+310mm |
| Width | 1.83m | 1.90m+70mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.06m | Not available |
| Height | 1.68m | 1.60m-75mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.62m | 2.88m+260mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 400L | 492L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1340L (better) | 1250L |
| Frunk | Not available | 159L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 1,590kg (better) | 1,940kg |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 51.1kWh | 69kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 214 mi | 278 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 82kW | 200kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £30,850 (better) | £39,995 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
* BYD ATTO 2: Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Deepal S05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 214 miles | 278 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 178 miles | 231 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 15 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 82 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 45.1 kWh | 69 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 800V |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Deepal S05Base |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.9 sec | 5.5 sec (better) |
| Power | 130 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 502 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
BYD ATTO 2
Boost
Deepal S05
Base
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BYD ATTO 2 Boost
BYD ATTO 2 Boost
Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
Euro NCAP - Deepal S05 Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant94%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist76%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Deepal S05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 250,000 km | Not available |
Buying options
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BYD ATTO 2
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Deepal S05
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Deepal S05 worth the extra £9,145 over the BYD ATTO 2?
The Deepal S05 costs £9,145 more than the BYD ATTO 2. For that premium it adds 64 miles more WLTP range, 118 kW faster peak rapid charging and 92 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Deepal S05 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BYD ATTO 2 or the Deepal S05?
The BYD ATTO 2 is £9,145 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the BYD ATTO 2 comes out roughly £9,185 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BYD ATTO 2 and Deepal S05 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 178 miles for the BYD ATTO 2 and 231 miles for the Deepal S05 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Deepal S05 goes roughly 53 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BYD ATTO 2 or the Deepal S05?
The BYD ATTO 2 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 70 mm narrower than the Deepal S05. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 570 mm of total clearance for the BYD ATTO 2 and about 500 mm of total clearance for the Deepal S05.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BYD ATTO 2 or the Deepal S05?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the BYD ATTO 2 and 90% for the Deepal S05. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day.
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Data accuracy
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