BYD Atto 3 vs Chery iCar 03: Which EV is better?
Head-to-head: BYD Atto 3 vs Chery iCar 03. Compare real range, efficiency, charging time, price, rating and running costs to find the best electric vehicle for you in 2026.
The numbers that matter
Real, comparable stats from our database. The green value wins each category.
| Specification | Atto 3 | iCar 03 |
|---|---|---|
| Range iCar 03 wins | 420 km | 450 km |
| Battery iCar 03 wins | 60.5 kWh | 65.7 kWh |
| Efficiency Atto 3 wins | 15.5 kWh/100km | 16 kWh/100km |
| 0-100 km/h Atto 3 wins | 7.3 s | 7.9 s |
| Fast charge 10-80% tie | ~35 min | ~35 min |
| Seats tie | 5 | 5 |
| Price iCar 03 wins | $30,000 | $20,000 |
| Rating Atto 3 wins | 4.3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Est. running cost / yr | $349/yr | $360/yr |
View the full specification sheet
| Specification | Atto 3 | iCar 03 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 60.5 kWh (LFP Blade) | 65.7 kWh |
| Range | 420 km (WLTP) | 450 km (CLTC) |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Power | FWD · 201 hp | RWD · 184 hp |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 s | 7.9 s |
| Charging (10-80%) | ~35 min | ~35 min |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Efficiency | 15.5 kWh/100 km | 16.0 kWh/100 km |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo | 440 L | 410 L |
| V2L | Yes | — |
BYD Atto 3
Pros
- Great value
- Spacious interior
- Safe blade battery
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Mediocre fast-charge speed
- Range drops at highway speed
- Some cheap trim plastics
- Sound system is average
Chery iCar 03
Pros
- Bold adventure looks
- Great price
- Surprisingly capable
- Well equipped
Cons
- Noisy at highway speed
- Average efficiency
- Basic plastics
- New brand in Europe
Frequently asked questions
Is the really better than BYD Atto 3?
Our verdict is based on real specs: range, battery, efficiency, acceleration, charging speed, seats, price and rating. The winner wins the majority of those categories, but the right choice depends on your budget, driving style and priorities.
Which has more range, BYD Atto 3 or Chery iCar 03?
420 km vs 450 km respectively, before factoring in weather and driving conditions.
Which is cheaper to run?
Based on official efficiency and a typical $0.15/kWh tariff at 15,000 km per year, running costs are estimated at $349/yr for the BYD Atto 3 and $360/yr for the Chery iCar 03.
Should I compare more models?
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