2026 BYD Atto 1 to become Australia's cheapest EV at about $25,000
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BYD previews ‘cheapest EV’ ATTO 1 and compact ATTO 2 ahead of Australian arrival
BYD will soon expand its local electric line-up with two new models – including Australia’s most affordable EV – offering Blade Battery tech, fast charging and smart connectivity. The post BYD previews ‘cheapest EV’ ATTO 1 and compact ATTO 2 ahead of Australian arrival first appeared on WhichCar.
Game changers! BYD Atto 1 to undercut Toyota Yaris with Atto 2 challenging MG S5, Kia EV3
This post appeared first on Chasing Cars. UPDATE: BYD’s cut-price electric cars are about to start an all-out price war with the Atto 1 (also known as Dolphin Surf in Europe) to start at around $25,000. Not only is that cheaper than the larger Dolphin Essential ($29,990, before on-road costs), but also the Toyota Yaris Ascent Sport hybrid ($28,990) and Mazda 2 G15 Evolve ($26,990). Range figures start at 220km with a 65kW single front-mounted e…
BYD reveals key details of Atto 1, expected to be lowest cost EV in Australia
BYD details specs of Atto 1, expected to be Australia's lowest cost EV, as The Driven takes it on its first drive in Australia ahead of imminent launch. The post BYD reveals key details of Atto 1, expected to be lowest cost EV in Australia appeared first on The Driven.
Not only will the 2026 BYD Atto 1 be Australia's cheapest EV, it will also be more affordable than a Mazda 2 and Toyota Yaris
BYD’s smallest and cheapest EV will be cost competitive against petrol and hybrid models like the Suzuki Swift, Mazda 2, and Toyota Yaris. The 2026 BYD Atto 1 will be Australia’s most affordable all-electric model by some margin, with the Chinese brand targeting a mid-$20,000 starting price for the new hatchback. This would put the base Atto 1 in the same ballpark as the one-size-up Suzuki Swift (from $24,490 before on-road costs with a manual …
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