Chery E5 vs BYD Atto 2

The Chery E5 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Atto 2 opens at $31,990. That makes the BYD Atto 2 the more affordable entry point by $6,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $41,789 and $35,189 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Chery E5 and BYD Atto 2 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Chery E5 packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the BYD Atto 2.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Chery E5 and 6 in the BYD Atto 2.

The Chery E5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the BYD Atto 2 gets a 10.1-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery E5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats, power tailgate and Sony audio that you will not find on the BYD Atto 2. The BYD Atto 2 counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery E5 uses a Electric producing 155kW and 288Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The BYD Atto 2 responds with a Electric making 130kW and 290Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Chery E5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 130kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery E5 is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.9kWh (Chery E5) vs 51.3kWh (BYD Atto 2), giving WLTP ranges of 430km and 345km. DC fast charging peaks at 60kW (Chery E5) vs 90kW (BYD Atto 2).

The Chery E5 measures 4,424mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 114mm longer than the BYD Atto 2 at 4,310mm (2,620mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 2 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the Chery E5 and 400L in the BYD Atto 2.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Chery E5) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Atto 2). The Chery E5 has longer coverage.