The 2027 BYD Atto 8 seven-seat electric SUV has debuted at the Paris Motor Show on 12 October 2026, with FLASH Charging technology claimed to replenish its battery from 10 to 97 per cent in nine minutes.

While the European launch is confirmed for the first quarter of 2027, Australian availability remains unconfirmed.

The Atto 8 is an electric sibling to the Sealion 8 plug-in hybrid sold in Australia from $56,990 before on-road costs.

Both European variants use a 115kWh second-generation Blade Battery.
BYD claims a 10 to 70 per cent charge takes five minutes, while charging from 20 to 97 per cent at temperatures as low as -30°C takes 12 minutes.

The Design RWD has a single rear motor producing 340kW and 365Nm, a claimed 0 - 100km/h time of 8.0 seconds and 653km of WLTP combined driving range.

The Excellence AWD adds a front motor for combined outputs of 570kW and 775Nm.
Its claimed 0-100km/h time falls to 4.6 seconds, while WLTP combined range is 602km.

Measuring 5040mm long, 1996mm wide and 1760mm tall, the Atto 8 has 270 litres of luggage space with all seven seats in use.
Folding the second and third rows expands that to 1960 litres, alongside a separate 136-litre front storage compartment.

Cabin equipment includes a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 26-inch head-up display and 15.6-inch touchscreen with Google built-in.
The front seats and outer second-row seats offer heating, ventilation and massage functions, while leather upholstery and tri-zone climate control are standard.

The Atto 8 will be the first BYD model in Europe with FLASH Charging, with the company planning 3000 charging stations across the region by the end of 2027.

FLASH Charging is reportedly coming to Australia through Denza, which is separately expanding its regional service network.
European Atto 8 sales are due to begin between January and March 2027.

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