BYD Atto 2 vs Toyota bZ4X
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Toyota bZ4X scores higher, 80 vs 72
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 20 Sep 2026, price 4 Oct 2026
BYD Atto 2
15 of 27 standard · no option data · 12 no dataFrom
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 130kW
- Energy use
- 16.8 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 380L
BYD Australia offer: Bonus offer, ends 21 Dec 2026. Terms
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Reference image · overseas modelToyota bZ4X
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 no dataFrom
$55,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 167kW
- Energy use
- 13.8 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 452L
Top CarSorted Score, 80 vs 72, but the BYD Atto 2 is $24,000 cheaper
Toyota Australia offer: bonus, $5,000 toward your deposit. See the offer
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 21 Dec 2026
Offer from BYD Australia, checked 5 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$31,990RRP
- no option data for this car
$55,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
BYD Atto 2 Dynamic
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $125 a week in repayments ($31,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Toyota bZ4X FWD
$55,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $236 a week in repayments ($55,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The BYD Atto 2 starts $24,000 lower on RRP.
Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), which applies to salary-sacrificed novated leases.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the BYD Atto 2 at $31,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BYD Atto 2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BYD Atto 2. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the BYD Atto 2 and 5 on the Toyota bZ4X.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
BYD Atto 2
None open on our record
Toyota bZ4X
- REC-006639 · published 26 Jun 2026Due to a software issue with the high-voltage battery Electronic Control Unit, the electric drive system may shut down.Year range on the notice: 2025 - 2026
- REC-006428 · published 10 Sep 2025Due to a software programming issue, the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) electrical compressor may fail.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2025
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
45.1kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 82kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 82kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
71.4kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 150kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 150kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The BYD Atto 2 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.8-inch digital dash, while the Toyota bZ4X gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The BYD Atto 2 stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota bZ4X. The Toyota bZ4X counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
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Drivetrain
The BYD Atto 2 uses a Electric producing 130kW and 290Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.
The Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 167kW and 269Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.
The Toyota bZ4X has the clear power advantage at 167kW vs 130kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota bZ4X is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 51.3kWh (BYD Atto 2) vs 74.7kWh (Toyota bZ4X), giving WLTP ranges of 345km and 591km. DC fast charging peaks at 82kW (BYD Atto 2) vs 150kW (Toyota bZ4X).
Space & Comfort
The BYD Atto 2 measures 4,310mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 380mm shorter than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 380L in the BYD Atto 2 and 452L in the Toyota bZ4X, giving the Toyota bZ4X a 72L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the BYD Atto 2's turning circle is 0.7 m tighter, 10.5 m against 11.2 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BYD Atto 2 costs about $806 a year (16.8 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Toyota bZ4X about $662 a year (13.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $144 a year less for the Toyota bZ4X.
Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (BYD Atto 2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota bZ4X).
Where each one leads
The BYD Atto 2: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $55,990) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).
The Toyota bZ4X: more power (167kW against 130kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (452L against 380L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($662 a year against $806).
The Verdict
Toyota bZ4X scores higher, 80 vs 72
The Toyota bZ4X scores 80 to the BYD Atto 2's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 8 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 29 points), energy efficiency (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 20 points), value (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Toyota bZ4X costs about $144 less (13.8 kWh/100km against 16.8 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the BYD Atto 2, 452L in the Toyota bZ4X. Warranty: 6 years on the BYD Atto 2, 5 on the Toyota bZ4X.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the BYD Atto 2 at $31,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BYD Atto 2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, BYD Atto 2 and Toyota bZ4X?
The BYD Atto 2 is the cheapest at $31,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Toyota bZ4X by $24,000.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Toyota bZ4X has the most range at 591km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Toyota bZ4X accepts the highest DC charging at up to 150kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Toyota bZ4X holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for BYD Atto 2, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Toyota bZ4X has the largest boot at 452L with the seats up.
Which has the best warranty?
The BYD Atto 2 has the longest warranty at 6 years / 150,000 km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Toyota bZ4X makes the most power at 167kW. The Toyota bZ4X is quickest to 100km/h in 7.4s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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