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BYD ATTO 2 vs Kia EV2
Selected trimBoostChange trim214 mi · 51.1 kWh · £30,850
Selected trimAirChange trim281 mi · 61 kWh · £27,995
At a glance
In this comparison, BYD ATTO 2 stays competitive across the board, while the Kia EV2 leads on value for money, motorway range and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Kia EV2 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 fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Kia EV2 wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueKia
BYD
4.6
Kia
5.1
Motorway RangeKia
BYD
3.7
Kia
5.5
ChargingKia
BYD
1.9
Kia
4.8
Cost Per MileKia
BYD
6.1
Kia
8.3
City DrivingKia
BYD
7.3
Kia
8.8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Kia EV2
Air
- £2,855 cheaper
- 67 miles more WLTP range
- 68 kW faster rapid charging
- 0.5 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Kia EV2Air |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £30,850 | £27,995 (better) |
| Official range | 214 miles | 281 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 400 L (better) | 362 L |
| 0-62 mph | 7.9 sec (better) | 9.5 sec |
Size Comparison
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BYD ATTO 2
Kia EV2
Length
BYD ATTO 24,310mm
Kia EV24,060mm-250mm
Width
BYD ATTO 21,830mm
Kia EV21,800mm-30mm
Height
BYD ATTO 21,675mm
Kia EV21,575mm-100mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Kia EV2Air |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,060 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,830 mm | 1,800 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,060 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m | 10 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 570 mm spare | 600 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Kia EV2Air |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 400 L (better) | 362 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1340 L | Not available |
| 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 32 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.
Kia EV2
- At 4,060 mm, shorter than 100% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 7 SUVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- One of 32 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BYD ATTO 2 Boost |  Kia EV2 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.31m | 4.06m-250mm |
| Width | 1.83m | 1.80m-30mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.06m | Not available |
| Height | 1.68m | 1.57m-100mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.62m | 2.56m-55mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 400L (better) | 362L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1340L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m | 10.02m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,590kg | Not available |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 51.1kWh | 61kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 214 mi | 281 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 82kW | 150kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £30,850 | £27,995 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £30,850 (not eligible) | £24,245 (-£3,750) |
| 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.
* Kia EV2: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Kia EV2Air |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 214 miles | 281 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 178 miles | 234 miles (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 82 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 45.1 kWh | 61 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Kia EV2Air |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.9 sec (better) | 9.5 sec |
| Power | 130 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Torque | 290 Nm (better) | 250 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
BYD ATTO 2
Boost
Kia EV2
Air
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Prices & deals
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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 - Kia EV2 Air
Kia EV2 Air
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Kia EV2Air |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years (better) | 7 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 250,000 km (better) | 160,000 km |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the BYD ATTO 2 worth the extra £2,855 over the Kia EV2?
The BYD ATTO 2 costs £2,855 more than the Kia EV2. For that premium it adds 30 kW more power and a 1.6s quicker 0-62mph time. The Kia EV2 is not just cheaper - it also offers 67 miles more WLTP range and 68 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Kia EV2 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BYD ATTO 2 or the Kia EV2?
The Kia EV2 is £2,855 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £144 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Kia EV2 comes out roughly £2,935 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 Kia EV2 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 178 miles for the BYD ATTO 2 and 234 miles for the Kia EV2 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Kia EV2 goes roughly 56 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BYD ATTO 2 or the Kia EV2?
The Kia EV2 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 30 mm narrower than the BYD ATTO 2. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV2 and about 570 mm of total clearance for the BYD ATTO 2. The Kia EV2 also turns in a 0.5 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BYD ATTO 2 or the Kia EV2?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the BYD ATTO 2 and 84% for the Kia EV2. That gives the BYD ATTO 2 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The BYD ATTO 2's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Kia EV2's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. The BYD ATTO 2 has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the Kia EV2.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .