The BYD Atto 2 arrives in local showrooms in December 2025, with a base price undercutting key small electric SUV rivals.
Priced from $31,990 before on-road costs, the Atto 2 is more affordable than the Chery E5 and Leapmotor B10, both priced from $38,990 drive-away.
It also undercuts the BYD Atto 3, which opens at $39,990 before on-road costs.
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The Atto 2 is launching here in a choice of two model grades, both of which come with a 51.3kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and a 130kW/290Nm electric motor. Claimed WLTP range is 345km.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 BYD Atto 2 Dynamic | $31,990 |
| 2026 BYD Atto 2 Premium | $35,990 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
There’s just one powertrain available in the local Atto 2 lineup.
| Specifications | BYD Atto 2 |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single electric motor |
| Battery capacity | 51.3kWh |
| Battery chemistry | Lithium iron phosphate |
| Power | 130kW |
| Torque | 290Nm |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1555kg (Dynamic) 1590kg (Premium) |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 7.9 seconds |
| Claimed range (WLTP) | 345km |
| Max AC charge rate | 7kW |
| Max DC charge rate | 82kW |
BYD claims a 0-100 per cent charge will take 8.2 hours on AC power, and that a 10-80 per cent fast-charge will take 38.6 minutes on DC power.
Australians will miss out on the more powerful 150kW/310Nm electric motor and larger 64.8kWh battery offered in other markets like the UK, which boosts the combined range claim to 429km.
Dimensions
The Atto 2 rides on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0, as per other models like the Atto 1 electric hatch.
The small SUV features MacPherson strut front and torsion beam rear suspension.
| Dimensions | BYD Atto 2 |
|---|---|
| Length | 4310mm |
| Width | 1830mm |
| Height | 1675mm |
| Wheelbase | 2620mm |
| Cargo capacity | 380L (rear seats up) 1320L (rear seats folded) |
Servicing and Warranty
BYD Australia hasn’t announced service details for the Atto 2 yet.
It backs its vehicles with a six-year, 150,000km warranty, as well as a separate eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty. You can view more on BYD’s warranty offering on its website.
Safety
The BYD Atto 2 has yet to be crash-tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Emergency lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Safe exit warning
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Traffic sign recognition
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Reversing camera
- Rear parking sensors
The Premium adds:
- Surround-view camera
- Front parking sensors
Standard Equipment
The Atto 2 Dynamic comes with the following standard equipment:
- 16-inch alloy wheels in 215/65 R16 Westlake tyres
- Tyre repair kit
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Keyless entry and start
- BYD digital key
- LED headlights
- 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Over-the-air software updates
- 4-speaker sound system
- Leatherette upholstery
- 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
- 4-way manually adjustable passenger seat
- 60:40 split/fold rear seats
- USB-A and USB-C outlets, front and rear
- Single-zone air-conditioning
- Rear air vents
- Heat pump
The Atto 2 Premium adds:
- 10th 7-inch alloy wheels in 215/60 R17 Hankook tyres
- Panoramic glass roof with sunshade
- Roof rack
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- 1 x 50W wireless phone charger
- 12.-8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 8-speaker sound system
- 6-way power driver’s seat
- 4-way power passenger seat
- Heated and ventilated front seats
Colours
All Atto 2s have a black interior.
Ski White is the standard exterior paint colour, with the following finishes being optional:
- Mist Grey
- Harbour Grey
- Cosmos Black