BYD Atto 1 vs BYD Atto 2: Cheaper Hatchback or Longer-Range SUV
The Atto 1 Hatchback costs less to buy, while the Atto 2 SUV gives you more range, more power, an extra seat and a bigger boot.
By Uzzi · 6 October 2026 · Every figure comes from each car's own page on CarSorted.
$19,990 drive-away
RRP $23,990 excl. on-roads
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Standing price
$23,990 RRP before on-road costs
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RRP before on-road costs, as published by the maker.
$31,990
RRP excl. on-roads
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Standing price
$31,990 RRP before on-road costs
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RRP before on-road costs, as published by the maker.
Who the BYD Atto 1 suits
The Atto 1 suits a buyer who wants an electric car at the lowest price of these two, at $23,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) or $19,990 (drive-away, VIC). It has 4 seats and a WLTP range of 220km, so it makes the most sense for city and suburban use. Its 3,990mm length also keeps it the smaller car to park.
Who the BYD Atto 2 suits
The Atto 2 suits a buyer who needs more space and range and can spend more. At $31,990 (RRP excl. on-roads), it has 5 seats, a 380L boot and a WLTP range of 345km. It is also the one of these two with a towing figure on record.
What decides it
1. Price
The Atto 1 is $23,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) and the Atto 2 is $31,990 (RRP excl. on-roads). On that same basis the Atto 1 is about $8,000 less. Our data also shows the Atto 1 at $19,990 (drive-away, VIC), but we have no drive-away figure for the Atto 2.
2. Range and battery
The Atto 1 has a 30.0kWh battery and a WLTP range of 220km. The Atto 2 has a 51.1kWh battery and a WLTP range of 345km, which is 125km more. Max DC charging is 65kW for the Atto 1 and 82kW for the Atto 2.
3. Seats and boot
The Atto 1 has 4 seats and a 308L boot with the seats up. The Atto 2 has 5 seats and a 380L boot, 72L more. With the seats folded it is 1,037L against 1,320L.
Running costs
The Atto 1 is rated at 15.5 kWh/100km, but we have no energy use figure for the Atto 2. Both cars need servicing every 12 months and both come with a 6-year, 150,000km warranty. We have no capped servicing price for either car. The running-cost chart below lets you compare the two for your own driving.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$4,298
per year to run
$45,481
total 5yr cost
$0.58
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,298/year to run, or $21,490 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$4,238
per year to run
$53,181
total 5yr cost
$0.68
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,238/year to run, or $21,190 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Practicality
The Atto 1 is a Hatchback at 3,990mm long with 4 seats, while the Atto 2 is an SUV at 4,310mm long with 5 seats. Ground clearance is 150mm against 165mm, and the turning circles are close at 10.4m and 10.5m. The Atto 2 has an unbraked towing figure of 750kg and a payload of 400kg, but we have no braked towing figure for it and no towing or payload figures for the Atto 1.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (54% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
BYD doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 308 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
⚠ Not every limit could be checked: the manufacturer publishes no GCM for this vehicle, so this verdict rests only on the limits that are published.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (44% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
BYD doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 380 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
How quick is it?
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
Safety
The Atto 1 has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2025. The Atto 2 has no ANCAP rating on record in our data.
The figures side by side
| BYD Atto 1 | BYD Atto 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $23,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) | $31,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) |
| Drive-away price (VIC) | $19,990 (drive-away, VIC) | No data |
| Powertrain | BEV | BEV |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | Auto | Auto |
| Power | 65kW | 130kW |
| Torque | 175Nm | 290Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 11.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Energy use | 15.5 kWh/100km | No data |
| Battery | 30.0kWh | 51.1kWh |
| Electric range (WLTP) | 220km | 345km |
| Max DC charging | 65kW | 82kW |
| Body | Hatchback | SUV |
| Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot (seats up) | 308L | 380L |
| Boot (seats folded) | 1,037L | 1,320L |
| Length | 3,990mm | 4,310mm |
| Width | 1,720mm | 1,830mm |
| Height | 1,590mm | 1,675mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500mm | 2,620mm |
| Ground clearance | 150mm | 165mm |
| Turning circle | 10.4m | 10.5m |
| Kerb weight | 1,294kg | 1,555kg |
| Towing (unbraked) | No data | 750kg |
| Payload | No data | 400kg |
| ANCAP rating | 5-star (2025) | No rating on record |
| Warranty | 6-year | 6-year |
| Warranty distance | 150,000km | 150,000km |
| Service interval | 12 months | 12 months |
The verdict
The Atto 1 wins on price, while the Atto 2 gives you more range, power, seats and boot space for about $8,000 more.
Pick the BYD Atto 1 if
you want the lower price, mostly drive around town and are happy with 4 seats and a WLTP range of 220km.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if
you need 5 seats, a bigger boot and a WLTP range of 345km, and the extra cost fits your budget.
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How much cheaper is the BYD Atto 1 than the Atto 2?
The Atto 1 is $23,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) and the Atto 2 is $31,990 (RRP excl. on-roads), a gap of about $8,000. Our data also lists the Atto 1 at $19,990 (drive-away, VIC).
What is the range of the BYD Atto 1 compared with the Atto 2?
The Atto 1 has a WLTP range of 220km and the Atto 2 has a WLTP range of 345km. Real-world range will vary with how and where you drive.
How many seats does the BYD Atto 1 have?
The Atto 1 has 4 seats. The Atto 2 has 5 seats.
Does the BYD Atto 2 have an ANCAP rating?
We have no ANCAP rating on record for the Atto 2. The Atto 1 has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2025.
Can the BYD Atto 2 tow?
Our data lists an unbraked towing figure of 750kg for the Atto 2. We have no braked towing figure for it, and no towing figures for the Atto 1.
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