BYD Atto 3 vs smart #1
How the BYD Atto 3 and the smart #1 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| BYD Atto 3 | smart #1 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 261 mi | 273 mi |
| Usable battery | 60.5 kWh | 62 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 12 kWh/100 km | 16.2 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BYD Atto 3 | smart #1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 173 mi | 181 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 248 mi | 260 mi |
| Motorway | 204 mi | 213 mi |
| City | 282 mi | 295 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- smart #1
- Further in winter
- smart #1
- More efficient
- BYD Atto 3
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BYD Atto 3 or the smart #1?
- On the official WLTP cycle the BYD Atto 3 is rated 261 mi and the smart #1 273 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 173 mi from the BYD Atto 3 and 181 mi from the smart #1.
- 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.