Damion Smy
New BYD Atto 1 revealed: Australia’s cheapest EV gets bigger
The second-generation BYD Atto 1 electric hatchback will be larger, more powerful and offer five seats when it goes on sale in China later this year.
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Max Davies
BYD confirms pricing for Australia's cheapest EV won't last forever
BYD may offer the most affordable electric car in Australia right now, but it concedes it won't once the Atto 1's drive-away discount expires.
16 Days Ago
Damion Smy
BYD fuels Australian price war despite Chinese government warning
BYD has undercut rivals with aggressive pricing in the last week, despite calls from the Chinese government to pull back from ‘creating disorder’ in overseas markets.
19 Days Ago
William Stopford
An EV is Australia's cheapest new car for the first time
BYD has slashed thousands off the price of its entry-level Atto 1 electric hatch, making it Australia's cheapest new car.
29 Days Ago
Derek Fung
BYD Atto 1: New, larger model surfaces in China
A new, much larger BYD Seagull has emerged in China, but it's not clear if it'll come to Australia as a replacement for the current Atto 1.
3 Months Ago
CarExpert
Why BYD did so well at the 2026 CarExpert Choice Awards
BYD took home two trophies in this year's CarExpert Choice Awards, with the popular Shark 6 also finishing as a finalist.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
BYD Atto 1 becomes Australia's best-selling light car
Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle is now the most popular model in its segment, ahead of hybrid and petrol rivals.
4 Months Ago
CarExpert
2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Affordable EV
Not all affordable cars are good value for money, but the BYD Atto 1 electric hatch is both cheap and cheerful.
4 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
BYD notches up 100,000 Australian sales in less than 3.5 years
The fast-growing Chinese auto brand is prioritising essential workers to meet demand for its 'new energy' vehicles amid the fuel crisis.
6 Months Ago
Max Davies
New cars with the lowest power-to-weight ratios in Australia
Forget land-speed records and acceleration times, here are the new cars with the lowest power-to-weight ratios in Australia.
6 Months Ago
William Stopford
Which EV should you buy for under $60,000?
There's a bevy of EVs available for under $60k, including hot hatches, sleek sedans, practical SUVs and even a ute. Which ones would we buy?
8 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Australia's 10 cheapest new cars in 2026
Affordable motoring is making a comeback in Australia, with a long list of models including SUVs and even an EV available for under $30,000.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
BYD Atto 1 to go without brand's standout feature
Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle, the Atto 1, won’t include a rotating infotainment screen as BYD begins phasing out the feature.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 BYD Atto 1 price and specs: Australia's cheapest EV undercuts many ICE rivals
The Atto 1 isn't just the cheapest BYD yet in Australia, but the cheapest electric vehicle, period. It's priced from $23,990 before on-roads.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 BYD Atto 1: Full specs detailed for new pint-size EV
BYD has released full specifications for its new Atto 1 budget EV. Equipment levels are high – but we still don't know the price.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
BYD Atto 1: Cheap and cheerful new EV expected to get top safety marks
Australia's cheapest new EV should come with a five-star ANCAP rating when it launches next month, based on its European results.
1 Year Ago