According to BYD, there are no plans to sell these very affordable EVs in the US. But the company—which is scouting plant locations in Mexico—might have a very good economic incentive to do so.

The all-new, all-electric BYD ATTO 3 is now available to order in the UK with customer deliveries starting from 15 March 2023. The first BYD 'Pioneer' stores will open imminently and are situated along the spine of UK including Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Milton Keynes.

Milestones. - In February 1995, BYD was founded in Shenzhen, China, manufacturing Ni-Cd batteries. - BYD began producing the lithium-ion batteries. - BYD established its first overseas branch in Europe.

In a 2022 J.D. Power survey, BYD topped brands like BMW, Tesla, and Volkswagen in dependability. Reviews praise BYD's smooth driving dynamics and long battery range. Interior fit/finish has garnered criticism along with some build quality concerns. But overall, BYD scores well for a newcomer.