BYD Atto 1 Essential price and specs
Light Car · 2025 – CurrentFBT exempt
$23,990RRP before on-road costs
- Essential$23,990 · Viewing
- Premium$27,990+$4,000
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- Range WLTP
- 220km
- Battery
- 34kWh
- DC fast charge
- 65kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.1s
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).
Key Specs
- Price
- The BYD Atto 1 Essential costs $23,990 RRP before on-road costs in Australia.
- Range
- 220 km WLTP, or an estimated 211 km in mixed real-world driving.
- Battery
- 34 kWh LFP (30.1 kWh usable).
- Charging
- Up to 65 kW DC (10–80% in 30 minutes) and 11 kW AC (0–100% in 3 hrs 30 mins).
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.1 seconds.
- Boot space
- 308 L, or 940 L with the seats folded.
- Dimensions
- 3,990 mm long, 1,720 mm wide and 1,590 mm tall.
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm.
- V2L / V2H / V2G
- Supports V2L (2.2 kW); no V2H or V2G.
See what this Atto 1 costs per week on a novated leaseFBT exempt
Battery and Charging
How EV charging works| Battery capacity (total) | 34 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity (usable) | 30.1 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Charge port (AC / DC) | Type 2 / CCS |
| Charge port location | Right Side - Front |
| AC charging (max) | 11 kW |
|---|---|
| AC charge time (0–100%) | 3 hrs 30 mins |
| DC fast charging (max) | 65 kW |
| DC fast charging (avg) | 42 kW |
| DC charge time (10–80%) | 30 minutes |
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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 |
*Estimated
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 11.1 s |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 130 km/h |
| Power (max) | 65 kW |
| Torque (max) | 175 Nm |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Powertrain | BEV |
Body and Chassis
| Seats | 4 |
|---|---|
| Length × width × height | 3,990 × 1,720 × 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,294 kg |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Turning circle | 9.9 m |
|---|---|
| Boot space (seats up / folded) | 308 L / 940 L |
| Dedicated EV platform | Yes |
| Platform | BYD e-platform 3.0 |
| Segment | Light Car |
| 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
| Vehicle warranty | 6 years / 150,000 km |
|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| Service interval | 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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