The BYD Atto 2 is now Australia's cheapest electric SUV, while its more affordable sibling – the Atto 1 hatchback – is now Australia's cheapest electric vehicle (EV), period.
BYD's two new entry-level EVs not only undercut their battery-powered rivals – they're also more affordable than many similarly sized combustion-powered models.
The light-sized Atto 1 electric hatch range opens at $23,990 before on-road costs , while the Atto 2 small electric SUV starts at $31,990 before on-roads .
Both new models, part of an onslaught of new product for the BYD lineup, will arrive in local showrooms in December 2025.
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BYD says it has also done extensive R&D testing for their suspension and adv

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