Aion vs BYD · SUV
Aion Y vs Atto 3: Chinese SUV Compared
Aion Y (埃安Y) meets BYD Yuan Plus (元PLUS) — names, badges and powertrains side by side.
Side by side
| Aion Y | Atto 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| China name | 埃安Y · Āi'ān Y | 元PLUS · Yuán Plus |
| Domestic name | Aion Y | BYD Yuan Plus |
| Overseas name(s) | Aion Y / Aion Y Plus | Atto 3 / Yuan Plus |
| Brand | Aion (GAC) | BYD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Powertrain | EV | EV |
Names decoded
Aion Y (埃安Y · Āi'ān Y)
- Aion Y / Aion Y Plus — Southeast Asia, Middle East
GAC's volume EV; badge kept abroad.
BYD Yuan Plus (元PLUS · Yuán Plus)
- Atto 3 — global export (Europe, SEA, Australia, Japan)
- Yuan Plus — Latin America, Middle East, CIS
BYD's first global model and its biggest export volume driver.
Which one fits you?
- Both are pure electric — the choice comes down to brand, badge and which name is sold in your market.
- The Atto 3 goes by 2 export badges, the Aion Y by 1 — check which name your market uses before paperwork.
Local names & import rules by market
Aion Y
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — Aion Y / Aion Y Plus
- 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — Aion Y / Aion Y Plus
Atto 3
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — Atto 3
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine — Yuan Plus
- 🇦🇱 Albania — Atto 3
Frequently asked questions
Is the Aion Y the same car as the Atto 3?
No. The Aion Y is Aion's SUV (埃安Y, Āi'ān Y), while the Atto 3 is BYD's SUV (元PLUS, Yuán Plus) — different cars from different brands, compared here because they target the same segment.
What are the Aion Y and Atto 3 called in China?
In China the Aion Y is sold as the Aion Y (埃安Y, Āi'ān Y), and the Atto 3 as the BYD Yuan Plus (元PLUS, Yuán Plus).
Which is electric — the Aion Y or the Atto 3?
The Aion Y has a EV powertrain; the Atto 3 has a EV powertrain. Both are SUVs.
Can't decide?
Ask us for a quote on either — FOB pricing, market rules and landed-cost estimates for the Aion Y or the Atto 3 via AutoGlobal.