BYD Atto 1
The BYD Atto 1 is a fully electric hatchback that went on sale in New Zealand in November 2025. Two variants are available, the Essential and Premium, priced from $30,990 to $33,990, making it the second most affordable electric hatchback on sale in New Zealand.
WLTP range is 220 km on the Essential and up to 310 km on the Premium, from batteries of 32 to 46 kWh.
BYD Atto 1 Premium (2025)
BYD Atto 1 PremiumThe Premium trim adds: larger battery with longer range, faster charging, 16" alloys, heated front seats, wireless phone charging, 6-way electrically adjustable drivers seat, 360-degree camera.
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
BYD Atto 1 Essential (2025)
BYD Atto 1 EssentialCalled the Seagull or Dolphin Surf in some markets.
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
BYD Atto 1 Review
Cross-shopping?
Here are some other EVs, like the BYD Atto 1 Essential, that might be worth a look.
Slightly cheaper, five seats, much more range and similar boot.
RANGE
317 km
POWER
70 kW
PRICE
$29,990
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Close in price, five seats, bigger boot and 30 km more range.
RANGE
252 km
POWER
60 kW
PRICE
$32,990
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Popular small hatch, much more range and power, pricier.
RANGE
405 km
POWER
118 kW
PRICE
$38,990
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Same brand's bigger small SUV, more range and space, pricier.
RANGE
345 km
POWER
130 kW
PRICE
$38,990
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Small SUV for a bit more, far bigger boot and 90 km more range.
RANGE
310 km
POWER
70 kW
PRICE
$34,990
* DriveawayHow many BYD Atto 1 have been sold in NZ?
There have been 721 registered to date (all NZ new).
