2026 BYD Atto 1: Full specs detailed for new pint-size EV

BYD Australia has released full specifications for its local Atto 1 electric hatchback range, but it won’t announce the all-important prices for its all-new entry-level electric vehicle (EV) until mid-November, when order books will open.

As detailed in our first drive review this morning, the diminutive 2026 BYD Atto 1 will be offered in Essential and Premium variants, each with a different motor and battery.

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Pricing

We can expect the base Essential grade to be priced around the $25,000 mark, which will make the Atto 1 Australia’s cheapest new EV by some margin – currently that title is held by the larger BYD Dolphin hatch, which starts from $29,990 before on-road costs.

Drivetrains and Efficiency

Two different motor and battery combinations are available in Australia.

Dimensions

At less than four metres long, the Atto 1 is slightly longer than the hybrid-powered Toyota Yaris light hatch, but 300mm shorter than its Dolphin small hatch stablemate. 

Servicing and Warranty

The Atto 1 will be covered by BYD Australia’s six-year, 150,000km vehicle warranty, and its eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty, but capped-price service costs have yet to be announced.

Safety

The Atto 1 hasn’t been rated by ANCAP as yet, though the European-market Dolphin Surf recently achieved a 2025 five-star rating from Euro NCAP.

*Euro NCAP test scores – may differ from local ANCAP testing

Standard safety features include:

• 6 airbags
• Adaptive cruise control
• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
• Forward collision warning
• Lane departure warning
• Lane-keep assist
• Intelligent cruise control
  • incl. lane centring
• Intelligent speed limit control
• Parking sensors – rear
• Reversing camera
• Traffic sign recognition
• Tyre pressure monitoring

Atto 1 Premium adds:

• 360-degree camera
• Parking sensors – front

Standard Equipment

We now have a detailed specification breakdown for both model variants (see below).

2025 BYD Atto 1 Essential equipment highlights:

• 15-inch steel wheels
• Auto headlights – halogen
• LED daytime running lights
• LED tail-light bar
• Electrically adjustable, heated side mirrors
• Rear windshield with privacy glass
• Faux leather multifunction steering wheel
• 2-way adjustable steering column
• 7.0-inch digital instrument panel
• Faux leather trim
• 4-way manual adjust front seats
• 50:50 split-folding rear seats
• 10.1-inch infotainment
• BYD App Suite
  • Karaoke
  • Amazon Books
  • YouTube
  • Disney+
• 4-speaker audio
• OTA software updates
• 4G cloud services
• Apple CarPlay – wireless + USB
• Android Auto – wireless + USB
• USB-A + USB-C ports
• Driving modes – Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
• Keyless entry, start

Atto 1 Premium adds:

• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Auto LED headlights
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Electrically retractable side mirrors
• One-touch up/down driver’s window with anti-pinch
• Rear doors with privacy glass
• 4-way adjustable steering column
• 6-way power driver’s seat
• 4-way power passenger seat
• Heated front seats
• Illuminated makeup mirror visor
• Wireless phone charger

Colours

The Atto 1 will be available in four exterior paint colours and one interior colour.

Exterior colours:

• Sprout Green
• Apricity White
• Cosmos Black
• Arctic Blue

Interior colours:

• Black and Grey

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