Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer able to charge, the BYD Atto 2 is the stronger numbers-led choice: RM13,800 less buys a 51.1-kWh battery, 345 km of EV range, 174 hp and a 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time. The Nissan Kicks e-Power answers with a 41-litre petrol tank and a more useful 423-litre boot, but its 136-hp motor takes 9.5 seconds to 100 km/h. The Atto 2 also adds lane-keeping steering correction, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you can charge regularly and want 345 km of EV range, quicker performance and more driver-assistance kit for RM13,800 less.
Pick the Nissan Kicks e-Power if its 423-litre boot and 41-litre petrol tank suit your use better than the Atto 2’s 380-litre boot and charging requirement.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 2 RM100,000; Nissan Kicks e-Power RM113,800.
- Powertrain: Atto 2 has a 174-hp, 290-Nm motor and 51.1-kWh battery; Kicks e-Power has a 136-hp, 280-Nm motor, 1,198-cc petrol engine and 2.1-kWh battery.
- Performance: Atto 2 does 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds; Kicks e-Power takes 9.5 seconds.
- Range and fuel storage: Atto 2 has 345 km EV range; Kicks e-Power has a 41-litre fuel tank.
- Boot space: Atto 2 has 380 litres; Kicks e-Power has 423 litres.
- Driver assistance: Atto 2 has lane-keeping steering correction and adaptive cruise control; Kicks e-Power has no lane-keeping assist and passive cruise control.
Atto 2
- 345 km EV range from a 51.1-kWh battery
- 174 hp, 290 Nm and 7.9-second 0-100 km/h
- 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping steering correction
- 380-litre boot is 43 litres smaller than the Kicks e-Power’s
- No alarm or front foglamps, both fitted to the Kicks e-Power
Kicks e-Power
- 423-litre boot
- 41-litre petrol tank
- Alarm, front foglamps and driver’s knee airbag
- Costs RM13,800 more
- 136 hp and 9.5-second 0-100 km/h trail the Atto 2’s 174 hp and 7.9 seconds
- No lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, front parking sensors or 360-degree camera
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000✓ | RM113,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM85✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 12-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,198 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 82 hp |
| Torque | — | 103 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 78 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 12 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 174 hp✓ | 136 hp |
| Motor Torque | 290 Nm✓ | 280 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 51.1 kWh✓ | 2.1 kWh |
| EV Range | 345 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 82 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 seconds✓ | 9.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h✓ | 21.7 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,813 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,673 mm |
| Fuel Tank | — | 41 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 423 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 205/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 205/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Westlake SU318a | Yokohama BluEarth E70 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three Point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6-speaker Dirac Sound System | 7" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8 Years/ 160,000 km Warranty for EV Battery |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Atto 2 & Kicks e-Power for sale
Atto 2 vs Kicks e-Power FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 2 or Nissan Kicks e-Power better?
The Atto 2 is the better pick if home or workplace charging is available, with 345 km EV range, 174 hp and more assistance equipment for less money. Choose the Kicks e-Power for its 423-litre boot and 41-litre petrol tank.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 2 costs RM100,000 and the Nissan Kicks e-Power costs RM113,800, so the Nissan is RM13,800 dearer.
Which is quicker, the Atto 2 or Kicks e-Power?
The BYD Atto 2 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. The Nissan Kicks e-Power takes 9.5 seconds, a 1.6-second gap.