BYD Atto 1 vs BYD Shark 6: Electric Hatchback or Plug-in Hybrid Ute
The Atto 1 costs far less and runs on electricity alone, while the Shark 6 costs much more but can tow and carries a fuel tank as backup.
By Uzzi · 26 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
We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.
RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
$57,900
RRP excl. on-roads
Price tracker
Standing price
$57,900 RRP before on-road costs
We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.
RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
Who the BYD Atto 1 suits
The Atto 1 suits a buyer who wants a small, affordable Hatchback for city and suburban driving. It lists at $23,990 (RRP excl. on-roads), is 3,990mm long and offers 220km of WLTP range. If you rarely carry more than a few people and can charge regularly, it makes sense.
Who the BYD Shark 6 suits
The Shark 6 suits a buyer who needs a Ute that can tow and still wants to plug in. It's rated to tow 2,500kg braked, has 5 seats and makes 321kW. You pay for it, at $57,900 (RRP excl. on-roads).
What decides it
1. Price
The Atto 1 lists at $23,990 (RRP excl. on-roads), and our data also shows it at $19,990 (drive-away, VIC). The Shark 6 lists at $57,900 (RRP excl. on-roads). On list price, the ute costs about $33,910 more before on-roads.
2. Towing and size
The Shark 6 is rated to tow 2,500kg braked and 750kg unbraked. We have no towing figure for the Atto 1. The ute is 5,457mm long against 3,990mm for the hatch, a difference of 1,467mm.
3. How it's powered
The Atto 1 is a BEV with a 30.0kWh battery and 220km of WLTP range. The Shark 6 is a PHEV with a 29.6kWh battery and a 60L fuel tank, so it isn't relying on charging alone. We have no electric range figure for the Shark 6.
Running costs
The Atto 1 uses 15.5 kWh/100km, while the Shark 6 has a combined fuel use figure of 2.0L/100km, and we have no energy use figure for it. Both need servicing every 12 months, and we have no capped servicing price for either. Both come with a 6-year, 150,000km warranty. Check the running-cost chart below to compare them over time.
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)
$4,458
per year to run
$80,190
total 5yr cost
$1.03
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,458/year to run, or $22,290 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 has 4 seats and a 308L boot that grows to 1,037L with the seats folded. The Shark 6 has 5 seats, but we have no cargo figure for it. The ute is much bigger, at 1,971mm wide and 2,710kg, with 230mm of ground clearance and a 13.5m turning circle. The Atto 1 is 1,720mm wide and weighs 1,294kg.
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.
⚠ PHEV: the rated tow capacity is legal, but once the battery is depleted it tows on the petrol engine alone — expect noticeably lower speed on highway climbs and much higher fuel use (real-world tests hit ~30 L/100km near capacity on a flat battery). Keep some charge in reserve for hills.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
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
Both cars hold a 5-star ANCAP rating. The Atto 1's rating is from 2025 and the Shark 6's is from 2025.
The figures side by side
| BYD Atto 1 | BYD Shark 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $23,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) | $57,900 (RRP excl. on-roads) |
| Drive-away price (VIC) | $19,990 (drive-away, VIC) | No data |
| Powertrain | BEV | PHEV |
| Fuel | Electric | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Transmission | Auto | Auto |
| Power | 65kW | 321kW |
| Combined system power | No data | 321kW |
| Torque | 175Nm | 650Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 11.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Fuel use (combined) | No data | 2.0L/100km |
| Fuel tank | No data | 60L |
| Energy use | 15.5 kWh/100km | No data |
| Battery | 30.0kWh | 29.6kWh |
| Electric range (WLTP) | 220km | No data |
| Max DC charging | 65kW | 55kW |
| Body | Hatchback | Ute |
| Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot (seats up) | 308L | No data |
| Boot (seats folded) | 1,037L | No data |
| Length | 3,990mm | 5,457mm |
| Width | 1,720mm | 1,971mm |
| Height | 1,590mm | 1,925mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500mm | 3,260mm |
| Ground clearance | No data | 230mm |
| Turning circle | No data | 13.5m |
| Kerb weight | 1,294kg | 2,710kg |
| Towing (braked) | No data | 2,500kg |
| Towing (unbraked) | No data | 750kg |
| ANCAP rating | 5-star (2025) | 5-star (2025) |
| Warranty | 6-year | 6-year |
| Warranty distance | 150,000km | 150,000km |
| Service interval | 12 months | 12 months |
The verdict
These cars do very different jobs, so it comes down to whether you need to tow and carry or just want to get around for less.
Pick the BYD Atto 1 if
You want the lower price, a compact Hatchback and can live with 4 seats and 220km of WLTP range.
Pick the BYD Shark 6 if
You need to tow up to 2,500kg braked, want 5 seats and a fuel tank as backup, and the higher price fits your budget.
Put them side by side yourself
Every figure, feature and running cost for both, in our live comparison table.
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How much cheaper is the BYD Atto 1 than the BYD Shark 6?
The Atto 1 lists at $23,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) and the Shark 6 at $57,900 (RRP excl. on-roads). That's a gap of about $33,910 on list price.
Can the BYD Atto 1 tow?
We have no towing figure for the Atto 1. The Shark 6 is rated at 2,500kg braked and 750kg unbraked.
How many seats do the BYD Atto 1 and Shark 6 have?
The Atto 1 has 4 seats. The Shark 6 has 5 seats.
What ANCAP rating do the BYD Atto 1 and Shark 6 have?
Both hold a 5-star ANCAP rating, from 2025 for the Atto 1 and 2025 for the Shark 6.
What warranty do the BYD Atto 1 and Shark 6 get?
Both come with a 6-year, 150,000km warranty.
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