The BYD ATTO 8 can charge from 10% to 97% in 9 minutes. Poland will receive a charging station with a capacity of 1 MW.
BYD unveiled the seven-seater SUV ATTO 8 at the 2026 Paris Motor Show on October 12. The vehicle features an LFP battery with a capacity of 115 kWh, a WLTP range of up to 653 km, and a FLASH Charging system that, according to the manufacturer, reduces charging from 10% to 97% in just 9 minutes. Sales in Europe will begin in the first quarter of 2027, but prices remain unknown.
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Five meters long, seven seats, and even 775 HP
ATTO 8 is the European version of the Tang L model available in China, although that vehicle comes with five seats in its home market. For Europe, it is equipped with a 2+3+2 seating arrangement. The vehicle has a length of 5040 mm, a width of 1996 mm, and a height of 1760 mm, with a wheelbase of 2950 mm. In terms of size, BYD’s ATTO 8 competes with the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9.
Two versions will be available for selection. Both use the second-generation Blade battery, but they differ in drive type, performance, and range.
Specifications
ATTO 8 Design RWD
ATTO 8 Excellence AWD
Drive Type
one engine, rear-wheel drive
two engines, all-wheel drive
Power
340 kW, 462 HP
570 kW, 775 HP
Torque
365 Nm
775 Nm
0-100 km/h
8.0 s
4.6 s
Battery
115 kWh
115 kWh
WLTP Range
653 km
602 km
The Design RWD model focuses on range. Its 462 HP sounds impressive, but it takes 8 seconds to reach 100 km/h, which speaks volumes about the weight of this five-meter-long SUV with a large battery. The Excellence AWD model is much faster, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and capable of accelerating to 240 km/h, at the cost of a 51 km reduction in claimed range.
BYD calls the AWD version its most powerful seven-seater SUV available in Europe. However, it focuses on power rather than the best acceleration in its class. The Audi SQ7 reaches 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds.
FLASH Charging looks great, but it requires special stations
The most interesting feature of the ATTO 8 isn’t its 775 HP, but rather its charging capabilities. The manufacturer claims it can charge from 10% to 97% in 9 minutes. Charging to 70% should take 5 minutes, while at minus 30 degrees Celsius, it will take 12 minutes to go from 20% to 97%
There are discrepancies in the materials related to the launch. The range for a five-minute charge is given as 10-70%, 19-70%, and in one source even 10-80%. The consistent figure provided by BYD is a 10-97% charge in 9 minutes. Only an independent test will reveal the power curve, battery temperature, and actual amount of energy delivered.
This speed requires FLASH Charging infrastructure with a capacity of up to 1 MW. A regular DC ATTO 8 charger cannot achieve the results shown at the Paris booth. BYD plans to have 3,000 FLASH Charging stations in Europe by the end of 2027. The global plan outside China includes 6,000 units, which explains the two different figures mentioned in the materials.
The first such station in Poland is set to open in 2026. However, the manufacturer has not disclosed its location, opening date, or pricing. Without a more extensive network of megawatt chargers, a nine-minute stop will remain a theoretical capability for the car rather than an everyday experience for its owner.
Flagship interior features, price still unknown
The cabin features three rows of seats and a panoramic roof with an area of 2.39 m2. The driver is equipped with 10.25-inch digital dashboards, a 15.6-inch central screen with Google services, and a transparent display claiming a diagonal size of 26 inches.
The front seats and the outer seats in the second row have heating, ventilation, and massage functions. In addition, there is a three-zone climate control system, two 50 W wireless charging ports, and leather upholstery. The base model comes with an audio system featuring 10 speakers, while the Excellence version gets a DiSound system with 21 speakers. There is no complete consensus on the refrigerator, but the most detailed descriptions assign it to the top-tier version.
With seven seats folded down, the trunk holds 270 liters. When the second and third rows are folded as well, the capacity increases to 1960 liters, with an additional trunk space of 136 liters in front. It can be opened by double-tapping the vehicle body, while the rear hatch responds to a projection displayed beneath the car.
We will learn more about the European pricing at the start of sales in the first quarter of 2027. The reference point remains the seven-seater Tang, which originally cost around 75,000 euros in Germany but has been priced at 47,990 euros. The Chinese Tang L costs between 222,800 and 272,800 yuan.
ATTO 8 still faces a tough start even in its home market. From January to August 2026, BYD delivered 4,426 units of the Tang L in China, a figure that was 87.5% lower than the previous year. Therefore, its success in Europe will depend not only on its impressive charging capabilities. Price and the number of available FLASH chargers may prove to be far more important than its 775 horsepower.
At its booth in Paris, BYD also showcased the SHARK DMO pickup, an updated DOLPHIN SURF model, and additional DM-i hybrids. Yet ATTO 8 remains the brand’s most significant claim to fame. The car is ready for megawatt-level charging, but now BYD must build the infrastructure needed to make use of it.
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