BYD Atto 3 Ultra vs Premium
Verdict
At RM125,800 versus RM138,800, the BYD Atto 3 Ultra and BYD Atto 3 Premium are not just equipment grades. The RM13,000 gap buys a much stronger 308 hp rear motor instead of 201 hp front-drive, cuts the 0-100 km/h time from 7.3 to 5.5 seconds, raises range from 420 to 510 km and adds a bigger 74.9 kWh battery. The Ultra is the sensible buy for lower running costs; the Premium is the one if you will use the extra pace and range.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 Ultra if you want the cheaper Atto 3 with the same size cabin, 420 km range and much lower RM160 annual road tax.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 Premium if the RM13,000 extra is justified by 308 hp, 510 km range, rear-wheel drive and a quicker 5.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 Ultra RM125,800; BYD Atto 3 Premium RM138,800
- Power and drive: Ultra 201 hp front-wheel drive; Premium 308 hp rear-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h: Ultra 7.3 seconds; Premium 5.5 seconds
- Battery and range: Ultra 60.5 kWh, 420 km; Premium 74.9 kWh, 510 km
- Boot and airbags: Ultra 434 litres, 6 airbags; Premium 490 litres, 7 airbags
- Road tax: Ultra RM160 per year; Premium RM335 per year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 125,800✓ | RM 138,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 201 hp | 308 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 s | 5.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 60.5 kWh | 74.9 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 420 km | 510 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,455 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,615 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Boot space | 434 L | 490 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | 6 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160✓ | RM 335 |
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.
Ultra
- Lower purchase price by RM13,000
- 420 km EV range is still useful for daily use
- Lower RM160 annual road tax
- Much less power at 201 hp versus 308 hp
- Slower 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 434-litre boot
Premium
- Stronger 308 hp motor
- Longer 510 km EV range
- Quicker 5.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Costs RM13,000 more
- Higher RM335 annual road tax
- Still the same 4,455 mm length and 2,720 mm wheelbase
Ultra vs Premium FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 Ultra or BYD Atto 3 Premium better?
The BYD Atto 3 Premium is better on the numbers, with 308 hp, rear-wheel drive, 510 km range and a 5.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The Ultra is better value if price and road tax matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 3 Premium costs RM13,000 more than the BYD Atto 3 Ultra: RM138,800 against RM125,800.
Does the BYD Atto 3 Premium have more range?
Yes. The BYD Atto 3 Premium has a 74.9 kWh battery and 510 km range, while the BYD Atto 3 Ultra has a 60.5 kWh battery and 420 km range.