The BYD Atto 1 Essential is a compact and highly efficient electric city car designed for affordable urban mobility. As the entry-level model, it focuses on providing core electric vehicle benefits like low running costs and easy maneuverability in a practical, no-frills package, making it an ideal first EV or daily commuter.
BYD Atto 1 Essential
Price: $23,990
FBT Exempt
Available since 2025
The BYD Atto 1 Essential is a compact and highly efficient electric city car designed for affordable urban mobility. As the entry-level model, it focuses on providing core electric vehicle benefits like low running costs and easy maneuverability in a practical, no-frills package, making it an ideal first EV or daily commuter.
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Key EV Specs
34kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
220 km
Range (WLTP)
137 Wh/km
Efficiency
11.1 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 65 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Battery and Charging
| Battery size (capacity) | 34 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 30.1 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side - Front |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 45 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 3 hrs 30 mins |
Bidirectional Charging (V2X)
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No |
| Max Power Output | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No |
| Max Power Output | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes |
| Max Power Output | 2.2 kW |
Range and Efficiency
| Range | Consumption | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP (Combined) | 220 km | 137 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Combined) * | 198 km | 152 Wh/km |
| Real-world (City) * | 237 km | 127 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Highway) * | 176 km | 171 Wh/km |
Performance
11.1 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
130 km/h
Top speed
65 kW
Power
175 Nm
Torque
Front
Drive type
BEV
Fuel
Body and Chassis
| Seats | 4 |
| Dimensions | 3990mm x 1720mm x 1590mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1294 kg |
| Body Style | Hatchback |
| Turning Circle | 9.9 m |
| Boot Capacity (std/max) | 308 L / 940 L |
| Frunk Capacity | - |
| Towing capacity (unbraked/breaked) | - |
| EV Dedicated Platform | Yes |
| Platform | BYD e-platform 3.0 |
| Segment | Small Car |
| Seats | 4 |
| Dimensions | 3990mm x 1720mm x 1590mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1294 kg |
| Body Style | Hatchback |
| Turning Circle | 9.9 m |
| Boot Capacity (std/max) | 308 L / 940 L |
| Frunk Capacity | - |
| Towing capacity (unbraked/breaked) | - |
| EV Dedicated Platform | Yes |
| Platform | BYD e-platform 3.0 |
| Segment | Small Car |
Compare Variants
Variant A
Variant B
| Essential | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $23,990 | $27,990 |
Battery Size (useable) | 30.1 kWh | 43.2 kWh |
Range (WLTP) | 220 km | 310 km |
Efficiency (WLTP) | 137 Wh/km | 139 Wh/km |
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr) | 11.1 s | 9.1 s |
| Power | 65 kW | 115 kW |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Drive | Front | Front |
| Essential | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $23,990 | $27,990 |
| Battery Size (useable) | 30.1 kWh | 43.2 kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 220 km | 310 km |
| Efficiency (WLTP) | 137 Wh/km | 139 Wh/km |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/hr) | 11.1 s | 9.1 s |
| Power | 65 kW | 115 kW |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Drive | Front | Front |
Warranty and Servicing
Car warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
Battery warranty
8 years / 160,000 km
Regular service intervals
12 months / 20,000 km