Quick answer. BYD’s public 12 October release identifies the European battery-electric ATTO 8 as the main new model in its 2026 Paris Motor Show programme. BYD says the seven-seat SUV will reach European dealers in the first quarter of 2027, with a 115 kWh battery and up to 653 km combined WLTP range for the Design RWD. The SHARK plug-in hybrid pickup, DOLPHIN G DM-i and a revised five-seat DOLPHIN SURF also feature. European ATTO 8 prices and country-specific order dates have not been published in the cited announcement.
Verified 12 October 2026, 08:25 Paris time (CEST). This article reports BYD’s publicly available releases before its scheduled 10:55–11:10 press conference. It does not claim an on-site sighting, completed launch event or independent vehicle test.
Cover: AI-assisted editorial composite based on BYD’s official ATTO 8 promotional rendering. The Paris backdrop is illustrative, not a photograph of the show.
What has BYD confirmed for the 2026 Paris Motor Show?
BYD places its stand in Hall 6 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The 12 October press conference is scheduled for 10:55–11:10 local time; the public dates are 13–18 October. Its official 12 October release names the ATTO 8, SHARK DMO and revised five-seat DOLPHIN SURF, while the wider display includes DOLPHIN G DM-i, ATTO 2 DM-i, SEALION 5 DM-i, SEAL U DM-i, ATTO 3 EVO and SEALION 7. A display appearance does not establish immediate sale in every European country.
| Model | Powertrain | What BYD has specified | European availability in the cited release |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATTO 8 (European specification) | Battery electric | Seven seats; 115 kWh; up to 653 km WLTP for Design RWD | European dealers in Q1 2027; price not stated |
| SHARK DMO | Plug-in hybrid pickup | 32.2 kWh battery; up to 90 km electric WLTP, per BYD | Selected markets within three months; broader Europe in H1 2027, per BYD |
| DOLPHIN G DM-i | Plug-in hybrid compact car | 425 L boot; up to 105 km electric and 1,040 km combined WLTP, per BYD | On the Paris stand; country-specific price and delivery terms vary |
| DOLPHIN SURF, five-seat update | Battery electric | Revised seating and equipment; 308 L boot | BYD reports French orders open; terms are France-specific |
On a phone, the comparison appears as model cards. Ranges are BYD’s laboratory-cycle claims for specified versions, not tested real-world distances. The SHARK’s 90 km is electric-only range; the ATTO 8’s 653 km is combined WLTP range.
Is the Paris ATTO 8 the same vehicle already sold under that name elsewhere?
No specification should be transferred just because the badge is the same. BYD describes the Paris ATTO 8 as a European battery-electric SUV with a 115 kWh Blade battery. BYD also sells an ATTO 8 plug-in hybrid in markets such as Mexico; its DM-p powertrain and local price are not specifications or prices for this European EV. BYD’s 12 October European release gives two initial electric variants: Design RWD at 340 kW and up to 653 km combined WLTP, and Excellence AWD at 570 kW and up to 602 km combined WLTP. Both figures are BYD claims for a 115 kWh battery. The SUV is 5,040 mm long and has seven seats; BYD quotes 270 L of luggage space with all three rows in use. European transaction prices, equipment by country, homologated weights and independently measured range remain open buyer checks.
Does “10–97% in nine minutes” apply to any charger?
No. BYD claims a 10–70% charge in five minutes and 10–97% in nine minutes for the European ATTO 8 using its FLASH Charging technology. Its separate cold-weather claim is 20–97% in 12 minutes at temperatures down to −30 °C. These figures describe different starting and ending states. They are manufacturer results under compatible conditions, not a promise for every public CCS charger, battery temperature or charging session. BYD says it plans 3,000 FLASH Charging sites across Europe by the end of 2027; that is a deployment target, not an available network count on 12 October 2026. Buyers should ask which charging sites, connector settings and vehicle variants are supported in their country.
What else is new at BYD’s Paris stand?
BYD says the SHARK DMO pickup will be shown with a 32.2 kWh battery, up to 90 km electric-only WLTP range and up to 675 km combined range. The company now describes sales in selected markets within the next three months and wider European rollout in the first half of 2027. This is a regional plan, not proof that the pickup can be ordered in France today. The 436 PS output and 5.7-second 0–100 km/h figure are BYD specifications, not our road-test results. Charging, towing and tax treatment may differ by local homologation.
The DOLPHIN G DM-i is the compact plug-in hybrid in the display. BYD quotes up to 105 km electric-only and 1,040 km combined WLTP range, plus a 425 L boot. Its weighted 1.4 L/100 km fuel figure depends on the WLTP plug-in hybrid test and regular charging; it is not the expected fuel use with a depleted battery on every journey. BYD also says the DOLPHIN SURF now has a five-seat version with equipment changes. The 12 October French release quotes a France-specific starting price and a promotion ending 31 October; readers outside France should request their own current local offer rather than convert that price.
When can visitors see BYD at Paris, and what remains unknown?
The show lists 12 October as press day and 13–18 October as public days at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. BYD says it is in Hall 6. Check the organiser’s ticket and access information before travelling. BYD has not supplied European ATTO 8 prices or a country-by-country order calendar in the cited announcement. It has stated a Q1 2027 dealer window for that EV. A European launch window is not a guarantee of simultaneous registration, delivery, FLASH charger access or identical trim in every country.
For the broader European market context, see BYDToday’s BYD versus Tesla Europe guide. For company strategy across regions, see the BYD global expansion owner. Neither page supplies an ATTO 8 European retail price.
Frequently asked questions
What is BYD’s new model at the 2026 Paris Motor Show?
BYD’s public 12 October release identifies the European battery-electric ATTO 8, a seven-seat SUV. This report was checked before the scheduled press conference and does not claim to document an on-stage unveiling.
How much will the European BYD ATTO 8 cost?
BYD has not stated a European retail price in the cited 12 October release. Prices for an ATTO 8 plug-in hybrid in Mexico or Brazil are not prices for the European electric model.
When will the ATTO 8 reach European dealers?
BYD says the battery-electric ATTO 8 is planned for European dealers in the first quarter of 2027. Country-specific order and delivery dates are not established in the cited release.
Can the ATTO 8 charge from 10% to 97% in nine minutes anywhere?
No. Nine minutes is BYD’s claim for its compatible FLASH Charging technology under specified conditions. It is not a verified time for every charger, temperature or session.
Is the BYD SHARK electric or hybrid?
The Paris SHARK DMO is a plug-in hybrid pickup. BYD quotes up to 90 km of electric-only WLTP range from its 32.2 kWh battery; that is separate from its combined range claim.
When is the Paris Motor Show open to the public?
The 2026 Paris Motor Show lists 13–18 October for the public, following the 12 October press day. BYD says its stand is in Hall 6 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Sources and editorial method
- BYD Europe/French media release, 12 October 2026 — ATTO 8 variants, charging, SHARK and DOLPHIN SURF updates.
- BYD’s 5 October English preview — scheduled press conference and originally unnamed new model.
- BYD Spain’s event information — press day, public dates, venue and Hall 6.
- BYD SHARK media release, July 2026 — source and date of the historical SHARK product image.
By BYDToday Editorial. We compared the dated BYD releases, kept manufacturer test claims labelled and separated the European electric ATTO 8 from same-name hybrids sold elsewhere. No motor-show attendance, vehicle test, Google indexing or AI-search exposure is claimed. See our source methodology and corrections policy.
