Essential
$23,990 +ORC
- Power
- 65 kW
Entry grade. Australia's cheapest new EV at $23,990 plus on-roads. National offer: $19,990 drive-away until 15 December 2026.
BYD
2026 BYD Atto 1
City electric hatch
On sale nowBattery electric
From $23,990 plus on-road costs
The Atto 1 is BYD's smallest and cheapest car for Australia, a four-seat city EV that undercuts every other new electric car on sale.
From$23,990+ORC
Power65 to 115 kW
Warranty6 yrs / 150,000 km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the Atto 1 yet. Here is how it stacks up on paper.
Who it suits
City drivers
Easy to live with and park
EV first-timers
Charge at home, skip the servo
Range, charging and ownership
EV essentials at a glance.8 yrs / 160,000 km
Battery warranty
Vehicle warranty 6 yrs / 150,000 km.
Grades and pricing
2 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Power | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | $23,990 +ORC | 65 kW | Entry grade. Australia's cheapest new EV at $23,990 plus on-roads. National offer: $19,990 drive-away until 15 December 2026. |
| Premium | $27,990 +ORC | 115 kW | Adds equipment and a larger battery over the Essential. |
Premium
$27,990 +ORC
- Power
- 115 kW
Adds equipment and a larger battery over the Essential.
Practicality and safety
4 seats
Seating
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
FWD
Drivetrain
Frequently asked questions
The BYD Atto 1 in full
The Atto 1 is BYD's smallest and cheapest car for Australia, a four-seat city EV that undercuts every other new electric car on sale. Two grades: Essential from $23,990 and Premium from $27,990, both plus on-road costs and both driving the front wheels through a single motor.
From$23,990+ORC
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