BYD Confirms Four New Models for Australia, Promises Nation’s Cheapest EV Next Month

Overview

• BYD says the Atto 1 and Atto 2 will arrive in November 2025, with the Atto 1 claimed to be Australia’s most affordable electric car.
• The Sealion 5 and seven-seat Sealion 8 plug-in hybrid SUVs are slated for early 2026, expanding BYD’s local SUV lineup.
• The Atto 2 is confirmed for Australia with a 130kW/290Nm single motor and a 51.13kWh BYD Blade LFP battery.
• BYD cites China-market specifications for the Sealion 5 of a 1.5-litre petrol engine plus electric motor (173kW combined) and 12.9kWh or 18.3kWh batteries with about 61–94km WLTP electric range.
• BYD will launch its Denza premium brand in November with the B5 and B8 PHEV SUVs, and Australian pricing and full specifications for the new models are yet to be announced.