BYD Atto 1 Essential specs and price
Available 2025 - CurrentFBT exempt
The BYD Atto 1 Essential is a front-drive light car priced from $23,990 RRP, with a 34kWh LFP battery and 220km of WLTP range (an estimated 211km in mixed real-world driving).
Price$23,990RRP before on-road costs
- 220 km
- Range (WLTP)
- 34 kWh
- Battery
- 65 kW
- DC Fast Charge
- 11.1 s
- 0–100 km/h
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Key Specs
- Price: The BYD Atto 1 Essential costs $23,990 RRP before on-road costs in Australia.
- Range: 220km WLTP, or an estimated 211km in mixed real-world driving.
- Battery: 34kWh LFP (30.1kWh usable).
- Charging: Up to 65kW DC (10-80% in 30 minutes) and 11kW AC (0-100% in 3 hrs 30 mins).
- 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds.
- Ground clearance: 120mm.
- Weight: 1,294kg kerb weight.
- Boot space: 308L, or 940L with the seats folded.
- V2L / V2H / V2G: Supports V2L at 2.2kW; V2H no; V2G no.
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About the Atto 1
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.
Battery and Charging
How EV charging works| Battery size (capacity) | 34 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery size (useable) | 30.1 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Charge port type (AC / DC) | Type 2 / CCS |
| Charge port location | Right Side - Front |
| Charge power (max) – AC | 11 kW |
| Charge time (0-100%) – AC | 3 hrs 30 mins |
| Fast charge power (max) – DC | 65 kW |
| Fast charge power (avg) – DC | 42 kW |
| Fast charge time (10-80%) – DC | 30 minutes |
Cost to fully charge at home: about $10 (30.1kWh at 33c/kWh, estimated)
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Bidirectional Charging (V2X)
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Max Power Output (V2L) | 2.2 kW |
Range and Efficiency
| Test | Range | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP (Combined) | 220 km | 137 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Combined)* | 211 km | 143 Wh/km |
| Real-world (City)* | 224 km | 134 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Highway)* | 187 km | 161 Wh/km |
Running cost: about $4.72 per 100km charging at home (estimated combined consumption at 33c/kWh)
*Estimated
A full charge costs about $10 on a standard tariff. Compare EV plans to cut it.
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 (LxWxH) | 3990mm x 1720mm x 1590mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,294 kg |
| Body Style | Hatchback |
| Turning Circle | 9.9 m |
|---|---|
| Boot Capacity (std/max) | 308 L / 940 L |
| EV Dedicated Platform | Yes |
| Platform | BYD e-platform 3.0 |
| Segment | Light Car |
Compare Atto 1 variants
| Variant | Price | Range (WLTP) | Battery | 0–100 km/h | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EssentialThis page | $23,990 | 220 km | 34 kWh | 11.1 s | Front |
| Premium | $27,990 | 310 km | 47.5 kWh | 9.1 s | 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
$23,990 RRP before on-road costs.
An estimated 211km in mixed real-world driving, against 220km on the WLTP test.
About 3 hrs 30 mins from empty on an 11kW home wallbox, or about 30 minutes from 10-80% on a DC fast charger.
About $10 for a full charge at home at 33c/kWh (30.1kWh battery, estimated). Charging cost calculator
Yes. At $23,990 it is under the $91,387 LCT threshold for fuel-efficient cars, so it qualifies for the FBT exemption on a novated lease. See your weekly cost
The BYD Atto 1 Premium is priced at $27,990, $4,000 more. It has 310km WLTP range vs 220km, a 47.5kWh battery vs 34kWh, 0-100 in 9.1s vs 11.1s. Compare all Atto 1 variants
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