BYD ATTO 1 & ATTO 2 Australia: Affordable EVs Arrive

Hold onto your charging cables, Australia—BYD has finally spilled the beans on pricing for the ATTO 1 and ATTO 2, arriving in showrooms this Summer. This is the sort of shock you actually want: the pint-sized ATTO 1 starts at a wallet-friendly $23,990 plus on-road costs (cheaper than a Kia Picanto), while the larger ATTO 2 SUV begins at $31,990. For EVs, that’s practically criminal—it’s the first time electric vehicles are flirting with petrol parity, and in some cases, giving them a polite kick in the cobblers.

Both models come armed with BYD’s Blade Battery and 8-in-1 electric powertrain, with suspension and ADAS fine-tuned for Aussie roads. Built on the futuristic e-Platform 3.0, they promise performance, safety, and efficiency without feeling like you need a PhD to drive one.

The ATTO 1 is the ultimate city slicker, known globally as the DOLPHIN MINI (Latin America), DOLPHIN SURF (Europe), or SEAGULL (China). With a petite 30kWh or 43.2kWh battery, it hits DC charging from 10%–80% in about 30 minutes—perfect for zipping between cafes, work, and the gym. First-time EV buyers, rejoice.

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Meanwhile, the ATTO 2 is the SUV you’ll actually want to live with. Spacious, comfy, and capable, it offers a 51.3 kWh battery across Dynamic and Premium trims, charging from 10–80% in roughly 39 minutes. While not exactly a speed demon at charging, it’s built for city life but can handle a quick escape out of town. City driving? Sorted. Weekend escape? Sorted. Impressing your mates? Who cares?

BYD Australia COO Stephen Collins insists these two “represent the next step in BYD’s vision for accessible, premium electric mobility for Australian drivers.” Translation: finally, a premium EV you don’t have to remortgage your house for.

Pricing at a glance:

ATTO 1 Essential – $23,990 + ORC
ATTO 1 Premium – $27,990 + ORC
ATTO 2 Dynamic – $31,990 + ORC
ATTO 2 Premium – $35,990 + ORC

Joining BYD’s growing electric family (ATTO 3, SEAL, DOLPHIN, SHARK 6, SEALION 6 & 7), the ATTO 1 and ATTO 2 prove you don’t have to sacrifice style, tech, or battery range to get an EV that actually makes sense in Australia. Affordable, practical, and surprisingly cheeky—these BYDs might just make petrol jealous.

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