BYD Australia has released full specifications for its local Atto 1 electric hatchback range, but it won’t announce the all-important prices for its all-new entry-level electric vehicle (EV) until mid-November, when order books will open.
As detailed in our first drive review this morning, the diminutive 2026 BYD Atto 1 will be offered in Essential and Premium variants, each with a different motor and battery.
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Pricing
We can expect the base Essential grade to be priced around the $25,000 mark, which will make the Atto 1 Australia’s cheapest new EV by some margin – currently that title is held by the larger BYD Dolphin hatch, which starts from $29,990 before on-road costs.
ModelPrice before on-road costs2026 BYD Atto 1 Essential$TBC2026 BYD Atto 1 Premium$TBCDrivetrains and Efficiency
Two different motor and battery combinations are available in Australia.
SpecificationsAtto 1 EssentialAtto 1 PremiumDrivetrainSingle-motor electricSingle-motor electricBattery30kWh LFP43.2kWh LFPPower65kW115kWTorque175Nm220NmDrive typeFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveWeight1294kg1390kg0-100km/h (claimed)11.1 seconds9.1 secondsEnergy consumption (claimed)15.5kWh/100km16kWh/100kmClaimed range – WLTP220km310kmMax AC charge rate11kW11kWMax DC charge rate65kW85kWDimensions
At less than four metres long, the Atto 1 is slightly longer than the hybrid-powered Toyota Yaris light hatch, but 300mm shorter than its Dolphin small hatch stablemate.
DimensionsBYD Atto 1Length3990mmWidth1720mmHeight1590mmWheelbase2500mmCargo capacity308-1037LServicing and Warranty
The Atto 1 will be covered by BYD Australia’s six-year, 150,000km vehicle warranty, and its eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty, but capped-price service costs have yet to be announced.
Servicing and WarrantyBYD Atto 1Warranty6 years or 150,000km – vehicle
8 years or 160,000km – batteryRoadside assistance12 months then service activatedService intervalsTBCCapped-price servicingTBCTotal capped-price service costTBCSafety
The Atto 1 hasn’t been rated by ANCAP as yet, though the European-market Dolphin Surf recently achieved a 2025 five-star rating from Euro NCAP.
CategoryBYD Dolphin Surf*Adult occupant protection82 per centChild occupant protection86 per centVulnerable road user protection76 per centSafety assist77 per cent
*Euro NCAP test scores – may differ from local ANCAP testing
Standard safety features include:
6 airbagsAdaptive cruise controlAutonomous emergency braking (AEB)Forward collision warningLane departure warningLane-keep assistIntelligent cruise controlIntelligent speed limit controlParking sensors – rearReversing cameraTraffic sign recognitionTyre pressure monitoring
Atto 1 Premium adds:
360-degree cameraParking sensors – frontStandard Equipment
We now have a detailed specification breakdown for both model variants (see below).
2025 BYD Atto 1 Essential equipment highlights:
15-inch steel wheelsAuto headlights – halogenLED daytime running lightsLED tail-light barElectrically adjustable, heated side mirrorsRear windshield with privacy glassFaux leather multifunction steering wheel2-way adjustable steering column7.0-inch digital instrument panelFaux leather trim4-way manual adjust front seats50:50 split-folding rear seats10.1-inch infotainmentBYD App SuiteKaraokeAmazon BooksYouTubeDisney+4-speaker audioOTA software updates4G cloud servicesApple CarPlay – wireless + USBAndroid Auto – wireless + USBUSB-A + USB-C portsDriving modes – Eco, Normal, Sport, SnowKeyless entry, start
Atto 1 Premium adds:
16-inch alloy wheelsAuto LED headlightsRain-sensing wipersElectrically retractable side mirrorsOne-touch up/down driver’s window with anti-pinchRear doors with privacy glass4-way adjustable steering column6-way power driver’s seat4-way power passenger seatHeated front seatsIlluminated makeup mirror visorWireless phone chargerColours
The Atto 1 will be available in four exterior paint colours and one interior colour.
Exterior colours:
Sprout GreenApricity WhiteCosmos BlackArctic Blue
Interior colours:
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