BYD Atto 2 vs Citroën ë-C3
How the BYD Atto 2 and the Citroën ë-C3 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| BYD Atto 2 | Citroën ë-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 194 mi | 199 mi |
| Usable battery | 45.1 kWh | 44 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 10.8 kWh/100 km | 15.2 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BYD Atto 2 | Citroën ë-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 129 mi | 132 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 184 mi | 189 mi |
| Motorway | 151 mi | 155 mi |
| City | 209 mi | 215 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Citroën ë-C3
- Further in winter
- Citroën ë-C3
- More efficient
- BYD Atto 2
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BYD Atto 2 or the Citroën ë-C3?
- On the official WLTP cycle the BYD Atto 2 is rated 194 mi and the Citroën ë-C3 199 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 129 mi from the BYD Atto 2 and 132 mi from the Citroën ë-C3.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.