BYD Atto 2 plug‑in hybrid SUV tops Spain PHEV sales and launches in the UK

In June, BYD’s Atto 2 DM‑i became the best‑selling plug‑in hybrid in Spain, recording 1,673 unit sales and a total of 2,048 registrations across its hybrid and electric versions. The model’s low price of €23,740 (promoted at €20,940) and a combined range of up to 1,000 km helped it secure ninth place in the overall Spanish market and displaced the BYD Seal U as the brand’s top seller in the first half of the year.

The Atto 2 entered the UK market in the first half of 2026 as a five‑door compact SUV priced from £26,995. Review scores range from below‑average to excellent, with a C rating (64 %) from The Car Expert. It offers a 1.5‑L petrol engine, an electric motor and a 40‑mile electric‑only range, delivering 55 mpg fuel economy. Critics note its generous equipment list and value, but point to a bland interior, under‑powered entry model and average infotainment.

Both markets highlight the Atto 2’s competitive positioning in the B‑segment SUV PHEV category, combining affordability, long combined range and a substantial equipment package.