
Small SUV · 2025 – CurrentFBT exemptV2L
The BYD Atto 2 Dynamic charges at up to 82 kW on a DC fast charger and 7 kW on AC. It takes about 39 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 6.8 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 45.1 kWh LFP battery.
| Usable Battery | 45.1 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side (Front) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 6.8 hrs |
| Efficiency | 131 Wh/km |
The BYD Atto 2 Dynamic uses a 45.1 kWh LFP battery. LFP batteries handle regular charging to 100% with less wear than other chemistries (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for BYD's advice.
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| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 7 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 82 kW |

| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 20.7 hrs (0 to 100%) | 18 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 13.3 hrs (0 to 100%) | 27 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 6.8 hrs (0 to 100%) | 53 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 40 min (10 to 80%) | 91 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 48.6 kW | 39 min (10 to 80%) | 93 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the BYD Atto 2 Dynamic. It charges the battery from empty to full in 6.8 hrs and adds about 53 km of range every hour.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase |
|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 6.8 hrs |
| Range per hour | 53 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
New EVs like the BYD Atto 2 Dynamic normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 20.7 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 6.8 hrs.
A full charge costs $3.16 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $15.79 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $31.57. A petrol small SUV uses about 7.5 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $15.00 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol small SUV | Not applicable | $15.00 | $2,250 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $15.79 | $4.59 | $688 | $1,562 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $3.16 | $0.92 | $138 | $2,112 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $31.57 | $9.17 | $1,376 | $874 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $550 a year on charging the BYD Atto 2 Dynamic at home.
The BYD Atto 2 Dynamic ranks 6 of 9 small SUV EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leapmotor B10 Design | $41,990 | 168 | 32 min |
| 2 | Leapmotor B10 Style | $38,990 | 140 | 30 min |
| 3 | Jaecoo J5 BEV | $36,990 | 130 | 40 min |
| 4 | MG MGS5 Excite 49 | $40,990 | 120 | 27 min |
| 5 | BYD Atto 3 Evo Dynamic | $41,990 | 110 | 36 min |
| 6 | BYD Atto 2 Dynamic | $31,990 | 82 | 39 min |
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 269 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 2 fast charging stops of about 39 minutes each, 1 hr 18 min in total, for a total trip time of about 6 hr 18 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 5 fast charging stops of about 39 minutes each, 3 hr 15 min in total, for a total trip time of about 13 hr 15 min.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 2 | 1 hr 18 min | 6 hr 18 min |
| 1,000 km | 5 | 3 hr 15 min | 13 hr 15 min |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 82 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | Yes | 2.2 kW |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The BYD Atto 2 Dynamic supports V2L and can power appliances up to 2.2 kW. It does not support V2H or V2G.
Pricing starts from $31,990. A novated lease lets you pay for the car and its running costs from your pre-tax salary, and eligible EVs are exempt from fringe benefits tax. How the EV FBT exemption works
Get a Novated Lease Quote6.8 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 39 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 82 kW or more.
7 kW on AC and 82 kW on DC, adding about 93 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the right side (front).
$3.16 at home on an EV plan, $15.79 on a flat tariff, or $31.57 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
Yes, up to 2.2 kW, but it doesn't support V2H or V2G.
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