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BYD Atto 1
BYD's smallest electric — a city hatch that takes Australia's EV from-price down to $23,990. The Premium variant lifts range to 310 km from a 43.2 kWh battery.
2 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $23,990 – $26,990
- Range up to
- 310 km
- Battery up to
- 43.2 kWh
- 0–100
- 9.1 s
- Power
- 65 kW
- DC charge
- 65 kW
- ANCAP
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Variants and pricing
All variants of the BYD Atto 1 on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( Essential ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | $23,990 | 30 kWh | 220 km | 65 kW | 9.1 s | 65 kW | FWD |
| Premium | $26,990 | 43.2 kWh | 310 km | 115 kW | 9.1 s | 85 kW | FWD |
Verdict
BYD's smallest electric — a city hatch that takes Australia's EV from-price down to $23,990. The Premium variant lifts range to 310 km from a 43.2 kWh battery.
Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ Australia's cheapest new EV
- ✓ BYD Blade LFP battery chemistry
- ✓ 8-year battery warranty
What we don't
- ✕ 220 km WLTP range in Essential trim limits longer drives
- ✕ Modest 65 kW power
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested
Best for
- First-car buyers
- City commuters
- Second-car households
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Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- FWD
- Motor power
- 65 kW
- Motor torque
- 175 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.1 s
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 30 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 220 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 65 kW
Dimensions
- Length
- 3,990 mm
- Width
- 1,720 mm
- Height
- 1,590 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,500 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 308 L
Safety & warranty
- Vehicle warranty
- 6 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 160,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $23,990
- Built in
- China
- Sale status
- on sale
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