BYD unveils flagship 7-seat Atto 8 electric SUV with over 400 miles of range

At the Paris Auto Show, BYD revealed the Atto 8, its flagship seven-seat electric SUV and the brand's first European model with second-generation Blade batteries and Flash Charging. WLTP range reaches 405 miles, and a 10–80% charge takes just five minutes. European sales start in Q1 2027, with pricing yet to be announced.

• Up to 405 miles (652 km) WLTP range from a 115 kWh Blade 2.0 battery
• 10–80% charge in 5 minutes, 10–97% in 9 minutes, 20–97% in 12 minutes at -30°C
• Design RWD makes 456 hp; Excellence AWD makes 764 hp and hits 0–62 mph in 4.6 s
• European sales begin in Q1 2027, expected to start above £47,995