BYD Atto 1 First Drive Details Specs as Australia Launch Nears at About $25,000

Two distinct trims focus on usable range and space, with a recent five‑star Euro NCAP result strengthening safety expectations ahead of local ANCAP testing.

Overview

The Essential is described with a 65kW/175Nm front‑drive motor and 30kWh battery for a claimed 220km WLTP range, while the Premium steps up to 115kW/220Nm and 43.2kWh for a claimed 310km.
BYD’s local chief indicated a mid‑$20,000 starting price with the Premium likely around $30,000, framing the model to undercut rivals when sales start in November.
First‑drive impressions found the Premium light and engaging to steer at 1390kg and estimated roughly 14kWh/100km efficiency, but noted pronounced wind and road noise up to 100km/h.
Packaging highlights include generous cabin space for the footprint, two rear seats, and a 308L boot expandable to 1037L, built on BYD’s e‑Platform 3.0.
Reported Premium features include a wireless phone charger, 7.0‑inch digital cluster, power front seats, surround‑view monitor, and a 10.1‑inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with base‑grade spec still to be confirmed.