Overview
- BYD confirmed Australian MSRPs of $23,990 for the Atto 1 hatch and $31,990 for the Atto 2 small SUV, establishing the nation’s cheapest new EV and cheapest electric SUV before on-road costs.
- The Atto 1 comes in Essential (30 kWh LFP, 65 kW/175 Nm, 220 km WLTP) and Premium (43.2 kWh LFP, 115 kW/220 Nm, 310 km WLTP) trims, with reporting noting a four-seat layout.
- The Atto 2 launches in Dynamic ($31,990) and Premium ($35,990) grades, each with a 51.3 kWh LFP battery, a 130 kW/290 Nm front motor and a claimed 345 km WLTP range.
- Charging claims include an 11 kW onboard AC charger for the Atto 1 (about 3.5 hours 0–100%) and DC fast charging of 10–80% in roughly 30 minutes at up to 65–85 kW, while the Atto 2 supports about 82 kW DC for a 10–80% top-up in around 38.6 minutes.
- Pre-orders are open with showroom arrivals slated for December 2025, and BYD backs the vehicles with a six-year/150,000 km warranty and an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty as analysts forecast renewed price competition and broader EV uptake.