- On sale
- FBT exempt
- Under LCT threshold
- 2 variants
- Light car
BYD Atto 1
Price, range and specs in Australia
From$23,990to $27,990 RRP before on-road costs
The BYD Atto 1 is an electric light car on sale in Australia since 2025. Two variants are available: Essential and Premium. Prices run from $23,990 to $27,990 before on-road costs. WLTP range runs from 220 km on the Essential to 310 km on the Premium, from batteries of 34 to 47.5 kWh.
BYD Atto 1 variants and prices
RRP before on-road costs. Choose a variant for its full specs.
Compare the Atto 1 variants
Headline figures side by side. The best figure in each row is highlighted.
| Spec | Essential | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $23,990 | $27,990 |
| Range (WLTP) | 220 km | 310 km |
| Real-world range, combined* | 211 km | 297 km |
| Real-world range, highway* | 187 km | 264 km |
| Battery (total, usable) | 34 kWh (30.1) LFP | 47.5 kWh (43.2) LFP |
| DC fast charge · 10–80% | 65 kW · 30 min | 85 kW · 30 min |
| AC charging (max) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Power | 65 kW | 115 kW |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 220 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.1 s | 9.1 s |
| Top speed | 130 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot (seats up) | 308 L | 308 L |
| Kerb weight | 1,294 kg | 1,390 kg |
*Zecar estimate from WLTP and body shape, at a 70 km/h (combined) or 110 km/h (highway) average.
Premium vs Essential
Costs $4,000 more and adds 90 km of WLTP range and 50 kW. 2.0 s quicker to 100 km/h.
BYD Atto 1 range and running costs
WLTP is the official test. Real-world is Zecar's combined estimate at a 70 km/h average.
Charging at home at 33c/kWh, on the real-world combined estimate.
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Every variant takes 11 kW AC at home.
| Variant | Home AC (max) | Home 0–100% | DC fast (max) | DC 10–80% | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | 11 kW | 3 hrs 30 mins | 65 kW | 30 min | Charging guide → |
| Premium | 11 kW | 5 hrs | 85 kW | 30 min | Charging guide → |
Atto 1 size, boot space and towing
Every variant shares the same body.
| Spec | Essential | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Length × width × height | 3,990 × 1,720 × 1,590 mm | 3,990 × 1,720 × 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,500 mm |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Turning circle | 9.9 m | 9.9 m |
| Boot (seats up / folded) | 308 L / 940 L | 308 L / 940 L |
| Kerb weight | 1,294 kg | 1,390 kg |
| Warranty (car / battery) | 6 yrs, 150,000 km / 8 yrs, 160,000 km | 6 yrs, 150,000 km / 8 yrs, 160,000 km |
Lease the Atto 1 from your pre-tax salary
All two Atto 1 variants are under the $91,387 LCT threshold, so they are FBT exempt. See your weekly cost for any variant before you talk to a provider.
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How the Essential ranks
Range (WLTP)
2nd of 2
220 km
Price
1st of 2
$23,990
Power
1st of 2
65 kW
Boot space
2nd of 2
308 L
DC charging
2nd of 2
65 kW
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BYD Atto 1 FAQs
220 to 310 km on the WLTP test, or an estimated 211 to 297 km in mixed real-world driving.
The Premium costs $4,000 more and adds 90 km of WLTP range and 50 kW. 2.0 s quicker to 100 km/h.
About 3.5 to 5 hours from empty to full on a home wallbox, or 30 minutes from 10 to 80% on a DC fast charger, depending on the variant.
Yes. All two variants are priced under the $91,387 LCT threshold for fuel-efficient cars, so every one qualifies for the FBT exemption on a novated lease.
The boot holds 308 litres with the rear seats up.
4 seats.
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