Head-to-head
BYD Atto 2 vs Chery E5
The BYD Atto 2 starts $6,000 (16%) below the Chery E5. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
BYD Atto 2
BYD's smallest SUV — slots beneath the Atto 3 with a cheaper from-price. The Blade LFP battery delivers a 345 km WLTP range, with vehicle-to-load and Vehicle-to-Vehicle charging as standard.
- From
- $31,990
- Range
- 345 km
- Battery
- 51.3 kWh
Option B · SUV
Chery E5
Chery's electric small SUV — a 58.9 kWh LFP-battery crossover priced under $40,000. The 130 kW DC charging peak is competitive for the segment.
- From
- $37,990
- Range
- 430 km
- Battery
- 58.9 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the BYD Atto 2 and Chery E5, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage Chery E5
The Chery E5 goes 85 km further on a charge (430 vs 345 km WLTP).
- 2
DC charging · advantage Chery E5
The Chery E5 accepts 48 kW more DC peak charging (130 vs 82 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 3
Price · advantage BYD Atto 2
The BYD Atto 2 undercuts the Chery E5 by $6,000 (16%) on starting price.
- 4
Battery · advantage Chery E5
The Chery E5 carries a 7.6 kWh larger battery (58.9 vs 51.3 kWh).
- 5
Boot · advantage BYD Atto 2
The BYD Atto 2 swallows 100 L more cargo with the rear seats up (400 vs 300 L).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the BYD Atto 2 wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $6,000
Where the Chery E5 wins
- ▸ 85 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (7.6s vs 7.9s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (130 kW vs 82 kW)
- ▸ Longer warranty (7 years)
BYD Atto 2
What we like
- ✓ Australia's cheapest electric SUV at $31,990
- ✓ Blade LFP battery (industry-leading safety chemistry)
- ✓ 8-year battery warranty
What we don't
- ✕ Modest 345 km WLTP range
- ✕ Single-phase 7 kW AC charging only
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested
Chery E5
What we like
- ✓ Sub-$40k pricing with 430 km WLTP range
- ✓ 7-year unlimited-km warranty
- ✓ Strong 130 kW DC fast charging
What we don't
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested
- ✕ Chery dealer network limited regionally
- ✕ Cabin materials clearly cost-engineered
Frequently asked: BYD Atto 2 vs Chery E5
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the BYD Atto 2 or the Chery E5?
- The BYD Atto 2 is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $31,990 versus $37,990 for the Chery E5, a $6,000 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Chery E5 has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 430 km, 85 km further than the BYD Atto 2's 345 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Chery E5 accepts a peak DC charging rate of 130 kW versus 82 kW for the BYD Atto 2. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Chery E5 does 0–100 km/h in 7.6 seconds — 0.3 s quicker than the BYD Atto 2's 7.9 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the BYD Atto 2 better value than the Chery E5?
- On paper the BYD Atto 2 is $6,000 cheaper, but trails the Chery E5 on the core measurable specs. The saving might still be worth it if you don't need the extra range, power or charging speed — but the Chery E5 is the spec-sheet winner.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
BYD Atto 2
if…
- ✓ you want to save $6,000 on the sticker
- ✓ you regularly load it up (100 L more boot)
- ✓ you match the profile: first ev buyers
Choose the
Chery E5
if…
- ✓ maximum range matters (85 km further per charge)
- ✓ you match the profile: budget-led families
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.