I'm torn between Atto 3 EV and Kona EV (UK)

Silent-Priority3630 | 2025-12-06 15:30 | 30 views

So I currently have a 2021 Kona EV and looking at either changing to the new Kona EV Ultimate or making a switch the an Atto 3 Design. I test drove the Atto 3 Design today and was really impressed with it, to my surprise. I have also test drove the new Kona. Both have their own bits I prefer over the other etc... but I feel like the Atto 3 feels a bit more updated and premium, but the Kona has a bigger battery. What are people getting miles per KWH in an Atto3 atm? Currently my average in my Kona is 4.3 on this charge, the Atto3 I test drove today was 2.9.. but I don't know how thats been driven etc being it's a test drive model. Has anyone else been torn between these two are and if so which way did you go? Thank you in advance :)

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ThinkofitthisWay 2025-12-06 15:35

I live in hilly place and I get around 400km from a full charge

Character_Nerve_9137 2025-12-06 16:42

This is the BYD sub, you are going to get told to buy the BYD.

Silent-Priority3630 2025-12-06 18:17

I would expect that. But someone may have been in the same situation as me at one point 😂.

A_Ram 2025-12-06 21:40

Keep in mind the Kona has NMC battery chemistry, so there is a 80% limit on daily charge. BYD has an LFP battery that doesn't have this 80% limit, so if you're comparing 60kWh in BYD and 64kWh in Kona, you can get more out of BYD daily. As for the efficiency, I'm getting around 4.1miles/ kWh. And on a road trip on a highway I'm getting 3.45miles/ kWh. Infotainment system in BYD is also much better with native navigation with ev charging route planning and other apps like Spotify and YouTube, so no need to connect your phone.

Silent-Priority3630 2025-12-07 16:04

thank you! I really appreciate your response

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