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BYD ATTO 3 vs Kia Soul EV
Selected trimEVO Design RWDChange trim317 mi · 74.8 kWh · £38,990
Selected trim64kWh · 2020-24Change trim281 mi · 67.5 kWh · £37,295
At a glance
In this comparison, BYD ATTO 3 leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Kia Soul EV leads on city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BYD ATTO 3 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Kia Soul EV if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The BYD ATTO 3 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueBYD
BYD
5.9
Kia
4.3
Motorway RangeBYD
BYD
5.1
Kia
3.9
FamilyBYD
BYD
5
Kia
2.4
ChargingBYD
BYD
5.1
Kia
0.9
Cost Per Mile
BYD
6.2
Kia
5.9
Too close to call
City DrivingKia
BYD
6.5
Kia
7.5
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
BYD ATTO 3
EVO Design RWD
- 36 miles more WLTP range
- 125 litres more boot space
- 120 kW faster rapid charging
- 12 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 80 kW more power
- 2.4s quicker 0-62 mph
- 1 more year of battery warranty
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 3EVO Design RWD | Kia Soul EV64kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £38,990 | £37,295 (better) |
| Official range | 317 miles (better) | 281 miles |
| Boot space | 440 L (better) | 315 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 35 min (better) | 47 min |
| 0-62 mph | 5.5 sec (better) | 7.9 sec |
Size Comparison
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BYD ATTO 3
Kia Soul EV
Length
BYD ATTO 34,455mm
Kia Soul EV4,195mm-260mm
Width
BYD ATTO 31,875mm
Kia Soul EV1,800mm-75mm
Height
BYD ATTO 31,615mm
Kia Soul EV1,600mm-15mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 3EVO Design RWD | Kia Soul EV64kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,195 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,875 mm | 1,800 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,075 mm | 2,040 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.4 m (better) | 10.6 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 525 mm spare | 600 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 3EVO Design RWD | Kia Soul EV64kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 3 (better) | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 440 L (better) | 315 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1338 L | 1339 L (better) |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BYD ATTO 3
- Uses 147 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 95% of SUVs we track.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.
Kia Soul EV
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BYD ATTO 3 EVO Design RWD |  Kia Soul EV 64kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.46m | 4.20m-260mm |
| Width | 1.88m | 1.80m-75mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.08m | 2.04m-35mm |
| Height | 1.61m | 1.60m-15mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.72m | 2.60m-120mm |
| Ground Clearance | 180mm | 160mm-20mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 440L (better) | 315L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1338L | 1339L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.4m (better) | 10.6m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,750kg (better) | 1,758kg |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 74.8kWh (better) | 67.5kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 317 mi (better) | 281 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 220kW (better) | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £38,990 | £37,295 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2020–2024 |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 3EVO Design RWD | Kia Soul EV64kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 317 miles (better) | 281 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 263 miles (better) | 234 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 35 min (better) | 47 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 220 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 7.2 kW |
| Energy consumption | 147 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 74.8 kWh (better) | 64 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Standard | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 3EVO Design RWD | Kia Soul EV64kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.5 sec (better) | 7.9 sec |
| Power | 230 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 395 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
BYD ATTO 3
EVO Design RWD
Kia Soul EV
64kWh
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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BYD ATTO 3
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Safety & ownership confidence
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 3EVO Design RWD | Kia Soul EV64kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years (better) | 7 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 250,000 km (better) | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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BYD ATTO 3
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Kia Soul EV
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BYD ATTO 3
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Kia Soul EV
- £14,3952020Drive GreenView
- £11,7952020Drive GreenView
Frequently asked questions
Is the BYD ATTO 3 worth the extra £1,695 over the Kia Soul EV?
The BYD ATTO 3 costs £1,695 more than the Kia Soul EV. For that premium it adds 36 miles more WLTP range, 120 kW faster peak rapid charging and 125 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the BYD ATTO 3 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BYD ATTO 3 or the Kia Soul EV?
The Kia Soul EV is £1,695 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Kia Soul EV comes out roughly £1,695 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BYD ATTO 3 and Kia Soul EV like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 263 miles for the BYD ATTO 3 and 234 miles for the Kia Soul EV - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The BYD ATTO 3 goes roughly 29 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 35 minutes in the BYD ATTO 3 and 47 in the Kia Soul EV, so the BYD ATTO 3 loses less time at each stop. That makes the BYD ATTO 3 the stronger long-distance car.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BYD ATTO 3 or the Kia Soul EV?
The Kia Soul EV is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 75 mm narrower than the BYD ATTO 3. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Kia Soul EV and about 525 mm of total clearance for the BYD ATTO 3.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BYD ATTO 3 or the Kia Soul EV?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the BYD ATTO 3 and 84% for the Kia Soul EV. That gives the BYD ATTO 3 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The BYD ATTO 3's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Kia Soul EV's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. The BYD ATTO 3 has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the Kia Soul EV.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .