BYD vs Geely · SUV
Atto 3 vs Geely EX5: Chinese SUV Compared
BYD Yuan Plus (元PLUS) meets Geely Galaxy E5 (银河E5) — names, badges and powertrains side by side.
Side by side
| Atto 3 | Geely EX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| China name | 元PLUS · Yuán Plus | 银河E5 · Yínhé E5 |
| Domestic name | BYD Yuan Plus | Geely Galaxy E5 |
| Overseas name(s) | Atto 3 / Yuan Plus | Geely EX5 |
| Brand | BYD | Geely |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Powertrain | EV | EV |
Names decoded
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.
Geely Galaxy E5 (银河E5 · Yínhé E5)
- Geely EX5 — global export (Europe, SEA, Australia, LATAM)
'Galaxy' sub-brand folds into Geely abroad as EX5.
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 Geely EX5 by 1 — check which name your market uses before paperwork.
Local names & import rules by market
Atto 3
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — Atto 3
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine — Yuan Plus
- 🇦🇱 Albania — Atto 3
Geely EX5
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — Geely EX5
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine — Geely EX5
- 🇦🇱 Albania — Geely EX5
Frequently asked questions
Is the Atto 3 the same car as the Geely EX5?
No. The Atto 3 is BYD's SUV (元PLUS, Yuán Plus), while the Geely EX5 is Geely's SUV (银河E5, Yínhé E5) — different cars from different brands, compared here because they target the same segment.
What are the Atto 3 and Geely EX5 called in China?
In China the Atto 3 is sold as the BYD Yuan Plus (元PLUS, Yuán Plus), and the Geely EX5 as the Geely Galaxy E5 (银河E5, Yínhé E5).
Which is electric — the Atto 3 or the Geely EX5?
The Atto 3 has a EV powertrain; the Geely EX5 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 Atto 3 or the Geely EX5 via AutoGlobal.