Full-electric BYD Atto 2 priced from $32K

BYD will this month launch Australia’s most affordable electric SUV, with the Atto 2 crossover set to sit in the Chinese brand’s showrooms next to the smaller Atto 1—which itself will launch as the country’s cheapest-overall EV.

Priced from $31,990 plus on-road costs, the Atto 2 gives BYD a critical high-riding entrant in the popular light SUV space. The base grade, named Dynamic, wears the headline price while a better-equipped Premium trim costs $35,990 + ORCs.

Measuring 4310mm long, 1830mm wide and 1675mm high (on a 2620mm wheelbase), the Atto 2 is similar in size to a Hyundai Kona or Volkswagen T-Roc, but it remains comfortably shorter than the continuing Atto 3, which was BYD’s initial model for Australia.

Both versions of the Atto 2 share the same fundamental mechanical package, with BYD selecting a 51.1kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery for Australia and a 130kW/290Nm single front electric motor. Acceleration from 0-100km/h is quoted as 7.9 seconds.

The BYD-designed ‘Blade’ battery used by the Atto 2 is limited to modest 7kW AC charging, while its DC (CCS2) peak charging speed is 82kW. The SUV requires a fairly slow 39 minutes to charge from 10-80 percent on DC power.

There is no word yet on whether the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Atto 2 offered in some overseas markets will come to Australia.

Kerb weight is moderate for a vehicle of this size, at 1555kg-1590kg depending on grade, with associated payload of 410kg. Boot space measures 380 litres with the second row up, folding 60/40 and expanding to a maximum 1320L.

Like the Atto 1, beneath the Atto 2’s e-Platform 3.0 chassis sits MacPherson strut-type front suspension and a simple torsion beam rear.

The entry Dynamic grade ($31,990 + ORCs) runs on a 215/65 R16 package with alloy wheels and Westlake-brand tyres. Spec’ includes LED headlights, vinyl seating, a six-way manual driver’s seat, 10.1-inch touchscreen, 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto mirroring.

Also standard at the $32K price point are four speakers for the stereo, voice control, climate control air conditioning with rear air vents, auto wipers, floor mats, keyless entry/start, digital key functionality, a heat pump, DAB/FM radio (without AM band) and a tyre repair kit.

Australian buyers can spend $4000 more for an Atto 2 Premium which bumps the touchscreen size up to 12.8-inches while fitting an eight-speaker stereo, heated and cooled front seats with power adjustment for the driver, a glass roof with sunshade, roof rails and superior Hankook tyres.

Active safety inclusions are generous with AEB, rear cross traffic alert and braking, a reversing camera and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise, lane keeping assistance, blind spot monitoring, tyre pressure sensing and front, side and curtain airbags. The Premium gains a 360-degree camera and front sensors.

Servicing details for the Atto 2 have not yet been finalised. The brand’s warranty structure is expected to remain consistent, with BYD in Australia currently offering six years or 150,000km for the vehicle and eight years or 160,000km for the high-voltage battery.

Pricing table

2026 BYD Atto 2 pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.