# BYD confirmed its pioneering Atto 3 small/medium electric SUV will soon be replaced in its Kiwi lineup.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-27 · PerthNow*

## Key points

- The second-generation BYD Yuan Plus, likely to be renamed Atto 5 in New Zealand, debuts in 2027.
- The new Atto 5 will be 210mm longer, 20mm wider, and 60mm taller than the Atto 3.
- It shifts to an 800V electrical architecture with rear-wheel drive and up to 240kW output.
- BYD Australia may skip the Atto 3 Evo facelift and directly launch the larger Atto 5 instead.
- Atto 3 sales dropped nearly 33% last year, being significantly outsold by the Sealion 6 and 7.

**Companies:** BYD
**Countries:** China, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom

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