BYD displays new electric SUV at Paris Motor Show

BYD showcased several models at the Paris Motor Show, including the Atto 2, Sealion 5, and Atto 3 Evo, with the Atto 8 being the highlight. The Atto 8 is a seven-seat large electric SUV and the export version of the Tang L, which has been sold in China since 2025.

Atto 8's design and features

The Atto 8 is positioned at the top of BYD's range and will be the second seven-seat electric SUV offered by the company in Europe, following the Tang. The vehicle measures 5.04 meters in length, 1.99 meters in width, and 1.76 meters in height, with a horizontal roof line and aerodynamic wheels. The rear features a "infinity knot" shaped light signature.

Interior and performance details

The interior includes a 15.6-inch central touchscreen with Google Built in, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 26-inch heads-up display. The Atto 8 offers seven seats, 775 horsepower, and ultra-fast charging capabilities. It includes heated, ventilated, and massaging seats for the front and second row, as well as a refrigerator capable of cooling to -6 °C or heating to 50 °C. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also included.

Power options and battery specifications

The Atto 8 will be available in two versions: a rear-wheel drive Design version with 462 horsepower and 365 Nm, achieving 0 to 100 km/h in 8 seconds, and an all-wheel drive Excellence version with 775 horsepower and 775 Nm, achieving 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. It is equipped with a Blade 2.0 battery with LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) chemistry, with a capacity of 115 kWh, providing up to 653 kilometers of range according to the WLTP cycle for the rear-wheel drive version and 602 kilometers for the all-wheel drive version.

Charging capabilities and future plans

BYD announced a charge from 10 to 70% in five minutes, and from 10 to 97% in nine minutes, with a promise of 12 minutes to go from 20 to 97% at -30 °C, requiring Flash Charging stations capable of delivering up to 1,500 kW. BYD opened its first charging station in Germany in May 2026 and plans to have 3,000 charging stations in Europe by the end of 2027.

Release timeline and competition

The Atto 8 is expected to be available in European dealerships in the first quarter of 2027, though its prices have not yet been revealed. The Peugeot e-5008 Long Range, a competitor, starts at 51,290 euros with a range of 668 kilometers according to the WLTP, slightly more than the 653 kilometers of the BYD rear-wheel drive version. However, the Atto 8 offers significantly more power compared to the Peugeot e-5008.