BYD launches Atto 2 DM-i plug-in hybrid SUV from £26,995 in UK
By Eve
BYD has introduced the Atto 2 DM-i, a plug-in hybrid version of its smallest SUV, starting at £26,995 OTR in the UK. The five-seat PHEV emits 33g/km CO2 in Active trim or 13g/km in Boost trim, with combined fuel economy of 55 mpg under WLTP testing. The model joins the existing battery-electric Atto 2 launched last year, offering fleet buyers a stepping stone to full electrification.
Why it matters
The sub-£27,000 PHEV entry point and low CO2 figures (13g/km in Boost trim) position the Atto 2 DM-i competitively for UK fleet procurement, particularly where charging infrastructure or driver range anxiety remain barriers to full battery-electric adoption. BYD's dual powertrain strategy in the Atto range signals how Chinese OEMs are hedging against slower EV uptake by offering plug-in hybrid alternatives that still require workplace and depot charging infrastructure.
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- Original title
- “First drive: BYD Atto 2 DM-i”
- Published
- 13 October 2026
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- evfleetworld.co.uk
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- United Kingdom
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