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2026 BYD Atto 1: Full specs detailed for new pint-size EV
BYD has released full specifications for its new Atto 1 budget EV. Equipment levels are high – but we still don't know the price.
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About the BYD Atto 1
The new BYD Atto 1 is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $23,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Essential variant and topping out at $27,990 for the Premium.
There are 2 variants of the Atto 1 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2025.
The BYD Atto 1 is only available with an electric motor that produces 65kW and 175Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Atto 1 is offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.
See BYD Atto 1 models from other years
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
50.23 - 79.14 kW/t
50.23 kW/t
79.14 kW/t
Boot Space
308 litres
255 litres
308 litres
Price
$23,990 - $27,990
$18,290
$27,990
Warranty (Years)
6 years
6 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
150,000 km
150,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year
2 years
2 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,638 - 1,734 kg
1,410 kg
1,734 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
150 mm
141 mm
150 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
30 - 43.2 kWh
30 kWh
43.2 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 kW
11 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
65 - 85 kW
65 kW
85 kW
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2025 BYD Atto 1 Price
Essential
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $0 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $23,990 |
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $0 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $27,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 BYD Atto 1 Fuel Economy
| BYD Atto 1 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | Electric | - |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a BYD Atto 1?
The BYD Atto 1 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first.
2025 BYD Atto 1 Warranty
What is the warranty on a BYD Atto 1?
The BYD Atto 1 offers a 6 year 150,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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BYD Atto 1 FAQs
The cheapest BYD Atto 1 is the Essential that starts from $0.
The most expensive BYD Atto 1 is the Premium that starts from $27,990.
The best towing capacity of a BYD Atto 1 is null kg offered by the following variants: Essential and Premium.
The largest BYD Atto 1 is the Essential which measures 1720mm wide, 3990mm in length and sits 1590mm tall.
The most powerful BYD Atto 1 is the Premium which has 110kW of power from its null engine.
The BYD Atto 1 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BYD Atto 1 is the Premium which weighs 1734 kg (kerb weight).
The BYD Atto 1 uses Electric.