BMW iX1 or BYD ATTO 3 EVO?
What are the main differences between the BMW iX1 and the BYD ATTO 3 EVO?
Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.
BMW iX1
- From-price
- €51,005 (valid from 1 November 2026)
- Body type
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 430–516 km
- Power
- 150–230 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- 29 min
- Boot space
- 490 litres
- Euro NCAP
- 5 of 5 stars (2022)
- Versions in the price list
- 4
BYD ATTO 3 EVO
- From-price
- €40,990 (price list 1 March 2026)
- Body type
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 470–510 km
- Power
- 230–330 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- 25 min
- Boot space
- 490 litres
- Euro NCAP
- not confirmed in an official source
- Versions in the price list
- 2
How do the versions of the BMW iX1 and the BYD ATTO 3 EVO compare?
The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.
| Feature | BMW iX1 BMW iX1 eDrive20 | BYD ATTO 3 EVO ATTO 3 EVO 74,8 kWh RWD Design |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 March 2026 | €51,005Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · valid from 1 November 2026 | €40,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 1 March 2026 |
| Fiscal value (company-car tax)differsList price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 March 2026 | €49,594 | €39,990 |
| Specifications | ||
| PowertraindiffersFrom the version’s price list. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 March 2026 | Electric, Front-wheel drive | Electric, Rear-wheel drive |
| PowerdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 March 2026 | 150 kW (204 hp) | 230 kW (313 hp) |
| 0-100 km/hdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 March 2026 | 8.6 s | 5.5 s |
| Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 March 2026 | 460–516 km14.2–16 kWh/100 km | 510 km16.4 kWh/100 km |
| Battery capacity (net)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 March 2026 | 64.8 kWh | 74.8 kWh |
| AC chargingSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 March 2026 | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 March 2026 | 130 kW | 220 kW |
| Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 March 2026 | 29 min | 25 min |
| Kerb weightdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 March 2026 | 1,940 kg | 1,955 kg |
| Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 March 2026 | 750 kg | 1,500 kg |
| Boot spaceSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 March 2026 | 490 l | 490 l |
| Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 March 2026 | 4,500 × 1,845 × 1,616 mm | 4,455 × 1,875 × 1,615 mm |
| Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 12 October 2022 | 5 of 5 stars (2022) | not confirmed in an official source |
| Costs (computed) | ||
| Company-car tax per month (gross)differsComputed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-28, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 March 2026 | €809€9,711 a year on €49,594 | €633€7,598 a year on €39,990 |
| Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 March 2026 | €233 – €255all provinces, 2026 | €252 – €276all provinces, 2026 |
| Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 March 2026 | €4.1516 kWh/100 km | €4.2616.4 kWh/100 km |
When do you choose the BMW iX1 and when the BYD ATTO 3 EVO?
Choose the BMW iX1 if…
- You want a compact electric SUV with a boot of 490 to 1,495 litres.
- Sporty handling matters to you: the reviewers describe the steering as direct.
- You choose the xDrive30 with 230 kW (313 hp) and 5.6 seconds to 100 km/h.
Choose the BYD ATTO 3 EVO if…
- You want a compact electric SUV with fast charging (up to 220 kW) and generous standard equipment.
- You need plenty of luggage space: 490 litres at the rear plus a 95-litre front boot, and you want to tow up to 1,500 kg.
- You want the most range and therefore choose the RWD Design.
These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.
What do the BMW iX1 and the BYD ATTO 3 EVO cost per month?
Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the BMW iX1 costs per month: electricity about €52 (WLTP consumption 16 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €85 – €94 depending on the province, together €137 – €145 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the BYD ATTO 3 EVO costs per month: electricity about €53 (WLTP consumption 16.4 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €92 – €101 depending on the province, together €146 – €154 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.
| Model | Electricity or fuel | Road tax | Together (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW iX1BMW iX1 eDrive20 | €52 | €85 – €94 | €137 – €145 |
| BYD ATTO 3 EVOATTO 3 EVO 74,8 kWh RWD Design | €53 | €92 – €101 | €146 – €154 |
Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.
Are there used BMW iX1 or BYD ATTO 3 EVO cars for sale?
- BMW iX1: 209 used cars in our stock, from €31,895. See the used cars
Frequently asked questions
What do the BMW iX1 and the BYD ATTO 3 EVO cost?
The BMW iX1 costs from €51,005 (valid from 1 November 2026) and the BYD ATTO 3 EVO from €40,990 (price list 1 March 2026).
Which goes further, the BMW iX1 or the BYD ATTO 3 EVO?
According to WLTP the BMW iX1 manages 430–516 km and the BYD ATTO 3 EVO 470–510 km. The BMW iX1 goes the furthest.
How big is the boot of the BMW iX1 and the BYD ATTO 3 EVO?
The boot of the BMW iX1 holds 490 litres and the BYD ATTO 3 EVO 490 litres.
Which charges faster, the BMW iX1 or the BYD ATTO 3 EVO?
Fast charging from 10 to 80 % takes from 29 min in the BMW iX1 and from 25 min in the BYD ATTO 3 EVO (quickest version).
Where can you read more about the BMW iX1 and the BYD ATTO 3 EVO?
- All versions and specifications of the BMW iX1
- All versions and specifications of the BYD ATTO 3 EVO
- Our review of the BMW iX1
- Our review of the BYD ATTO 3 EVO
- Pick and compare versions yourself
Other comparisons
Sources
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: BMW personenauto's per handelsbenaming, nieuw in NL 2026 (data t/m 2026-10-24) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: zitplaatsen, min. massa rijklaar en min. catalogusprijs per handelsbenaming (BMW, nieuw 2026) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- BMW Group Nederland: Prijslijst BMW X1 / iX1 (U11) (ingaande 1 november 2026, versie 2) (document date 1 November 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- BMW Group Nederland: BMW iX1: technische gegevens (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: BMW X1 2022 - Euro NCAP assessment (incl. iX1) (document date 12 October 2022, checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW (Open Data): Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe BYD-personenauto's 2026 (t/m 2026-10-24) per handelsbenaming (SoQL-query) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl): Prijslijst BYD ATTO 3 EVO - prijzen en specificaties per 1 maart 2026 (NL3.3.1) (document date 1 March 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW (Open Data): Nieuwe BYD ATTO 3 EVO 2026: massa rijklaar, zitplaatsen, trekgewicht, maten en bruto BPM gegroepeerd (SoQL-query, kruiscontrole) (checked on 26 October 2026)
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