BYD is gearing up to launch two new electric vehicles – the ATTO 1 and ATTO 2 – ahead of their Australian debuts. Utilising the Chinese car maker’s blade battery technology, both will enter the local market on 13 November.
The ATTO 1, sold overseas as the Dolphin Surf or Seagull, depending on your location, will be offered in two variants, the Essential and Premium, delivering 65kW of power and 175Nm of torque (Essential), and 115kW of power and 220Nm of torque (Premium).
Both are front wheel drive. The Essential variant features a 30kWh blade battery with up to 220km of range, while the Premium steps up to a 43.2kWh unit, offering up to 310km (WLTP). DC fast charging from 10-80 per cent takes just 30 minutes.
This makes the ATTO 1 well-suited to city lifestyles, whether for daily commutes, school drop-offs, or visiting friends and family. Both variants feature a 10.1-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, synthetic leather seats, and generous boot space.
Each has six airbags, a 360-degree camera, and BYD’s advanced driver assistance system. Sitting above it, and below the popular ATTO 3 is the ATTO 2, a compact SUV with a focus on dynamics, accessibility, and elevated refinement.
Both variants – Dynamic and Premium – are powered by a responsive 130kW electric motor delivering 290Nm of torque, paired with a 51.3kWh blade battery that offers up to 345km of WLTP range.
Fast charging from 10-80 per cent takes approximately 39 minutes, with a peak charging rate of up to 82kW. While both variants deliver impressive efficiency and practicality, the Premium elevates the experience with standout features like a 360-degree camera.
It also gets a larger 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen, power-adjustable front seats, and an immersive 8-speaker audio system. An auto-dimming rear-view mirror and heated and ventilated front seats further enhance comfort, adding a layer of luxury to every drive.
With up to 1,320-litres of boot space and BYD’s advanced DiPilot driver-assist suite standard across the range, the ATTO 2 delivers the space, smarts, and safety expected of a modern SUV that’s as capable on the weekday commute as it is on weekend adventures.
“At BYD, our goal has always been to bring advanced EV technology to the masses,” BYD Australia COO Stephen Collins said.
“It’s not just the pricing that has a real wow factor for these vehicles, but the sheer level of technology and innovative features that present real value for money.”
Expressions of interest for ATTO 1 and ATTO 2 are now open, with the vehicles available for order from mid-November. For more information, visit https://bydautomotive.com.au/.
