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.
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 BYD Atto 1 Essential | $TBC |
| 2026 BYD Atto 1 Premium | $TBC |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
Two different motor and battery combinations are available in Australia.
| Specifications | Atto 1 Essential | Atto 1 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single-motor electric | Single-motor electric |
| Battery | 30kWh LFP | 43.2kWh LFP |
| Power | 65kW | 115kW |
| Torque | 175Nm | 220Nm |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1294kg | 1390kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 11.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Energy consumption (claimed) | 15.5kWh/100km | 16kWh/100km |
| Claimed range – WLTP | 220km | 310km |
| Max AC charge rate | 11kW | 11kW |
| Max DC charge rate | 65kW | 85kW |
Dimensions
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.
| Dimensions | BYD Atto 1 |
|---|---|
| Length | 3990mm |
| Width | 1720mm |
| Height | 1590mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500mm |
| Cargo capacity | 308-1037L |
Servicing 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 Warranty | BYD Atto 1 |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 6 years or 150,000km – vehicle 8 years or 160,000km – battery |
| Roadside assistance | 12 months then service activated |
| Service intervals | TBC |
| Capped-price servicing | TBC |
| Total capped-price service cost | TBC |
Safety
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.
| Category | BYD Dolphin Surf* |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 82 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 86 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 76 per cent |
| Safety assist | 77 per cent |
*Euro NCAP test scores – may differ from local ANCAP testing
Standard safety features include:
- 6 airbags
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Forward collision warning
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Intelligent cruise control
- incl. lane centring
- Intelligent speed limit control
- Parking sensors – rear
- Reversing camera
- Traffic sign recognition
- Tyre pressure monitoring
Atto 1 Premium adds:
- 360-degree camera
- Parking sensors – front
Standard Equipment
We now have a detailed specification breakdown for both model variants (see below).
2025 BYD Atto 1 Essential equipment highlights:
- 15-inch steel wheels
- Auto headlights – halogen
- LED daytime running lights
- LED tail-light bar
- Electrically adjustable, heated side mirrors
- Rear windshield with privacy glass
- Faux leather multifunction steering wheel
- 2-way adjustable steering column
- 7.0-inch digital instrument panel
- Faux leather trim
- 4-way manual adjust front seats
- 50:50 split-folding rear seats
- 10.1-inch infotainment
- BYD App Suite
- Karaoke
- Amazon Books
- YouTube
- Disney+
- 4-speaker audio
- OTA software updates
- 4G cloud services
- Apple CarPlay – wireless + USB
- Android Auto – wireless + USB
- USB-A + USB-C ports
- Driving modes – Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
- Keyless entry, start
Atto 1 Premium adds:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Auto LED headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Electrically retractable side mirrors
- One-touch up/down driver’s window with anti-pinch
- Rear doors with privacy glass
- 4-way adjustable steering column
- 6-way power driver’s seat
- 4-way power passenger seat
- Heated front seats
- Illuminated makeup mirror visor
- Wireless phone charger
Colours
The Atto 1 will be available in four exterior paint colours and one interior colour.
Exterior colours:
- Sprout Green
- Apricity White
- Cosmos Black
- Arctic Blue
Interior colours:
- Black and Grey
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