ev.nz summary
The short version
The Atto 1 is BYD's smallest New Zealand EV: a 3.99m four-seat hatch with Blade Battery packs of 30kWh or 43.2kWh. Essential starts at $30,990 +ORC with 220km of WLTP range; Premium is $36,990 +ORC with 310km. Both are front-wheel drive.
Highlights
- From $30,990 +ORC, among the cheapest new EVs in NZ
- 5-star ANCAP rating (2025)
- Up to 310km WLTP (Premium)
- V2L standard
- 6-year vehicle warranty and 8 years of roadside assist
- Compact 3.99m length for city parking
Worth knowing
- Four seats only
- Essential DC peak is 65kW
- 0–100 km/h is 11.1s on Essential
- Torsion-beam rear suspension
- Steel wheels on Essential
This summary is based on BYD New Zealand's October 2026 specification sheet and ANCAP data, checked on 24 October 2026. It is not a road test: ev.nz has not driven this car and does not give it a score.
NZ line-up and pricing
| Trim | Price | Battery / drive | Range (WLTP) | 0–100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | $30,990 +ORC | 30kWh, FWD | 220km | 11.1s |
| Premium | $36,990 +ORC | 43.2kWh, FWD | 310km | 9.1s |
Overview
The BYD Atto 1 is the brand's city hatch for New Zealand: 3,990mm long, four seats and front-wheel drive. Two trims are listed on the October 2026 specification sheet: Essential at $30,990 +ORC and Premium at $36,990 +ORC.
Essential uses a 30kWh Blade Battery with 65kW and 175Nm for 220km of WLTP range and 0–100 km/h in 11.1 seconds. Premium steps up to 43.2kWh, 115kW and 220Nm, stretching range to 310km and cutting 0–100 to 9.1 seconds.
DC charging peaks at 65kW (Essential) or 85kW (Premium), with BYD quoting about 30 minutes for 10–80%. AC charging through the 11kW Type 2 port takes about 3.5 or 5 hours for 0–100%. Vehicle-to-load is standard.
Boot space is 308L with the seats up and 1,037L folded. Premium adds alloy wheels, LED headlights, a 360° camera, powered and heated front seats and wireless phone charging.
ANCAP awarded the Atto 1 five stars in 2025. BYD New Zealand covers it with a 6-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty, an 8-year / 160,000km battery warranty and eight years of roadside assistance.
Range and charging
Charging times are BYD New Zealand figures from the October 2026 Atto 1 specification sheet. Both trims use a Type 2 AC port (11kW) and CCS2 for DC.
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Specifications
| Specification | Essential | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Driven wheels | Front-wheel drive | |
| Motor | Permanent magnet synchronous | |
| Maximum power | 65kW | 115kW |
| Maximum torque | 175Nm | 220Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.1s | 9.1s |
| Seats | 4 | |
| Specification | Essential | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 30kWh Blade Battery | 43.2kWh Blade Battery |
| Range (WLTP) | 220km | 310km |
| Energy consumption | 15.5 kWh/100km | 16.0 kWh/100km |
| Specification | Essential | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| On-board AC charger | Up to 11kW | |
| DC peak (CCS2) | 65kW | 85kW |
| DC, 10–80% | Approx. 30 min | |
| DC, 30–80% | Approx. 25 min | Approx. 22 min |
| 11kW AC, 0–100% | Approx. 3.5 hr | Approx. 5 hr |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Standard | |
| Specification | Essential | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Length / width / height | 3,990 / 1,720 / 1,590mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2,500mm | |
| Turning radius | 4.95m | |
| Kerb weight | 1,294kg | 1,390kg |
| Boot (min / max) | 308L / 1,037L | |
| Wheels | 15" steel | 16" alloy |
| Tyres | 175/65 R15 | 185/55 R16 |
| Specification | Essential | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle warranty | 6 years / 150,000km | |
| High-voltage battery | 8 years / 160,000km | |
| Roadside assistance | 8 years | |
Specifications from BYD New Zealand's Atto 1 specification sheet (1 October 2026), checked 24 October 2026. The sheet labels energy consumption as kWh/km; the published 15.5 / 16.0 figures match typical kWh/100km values and are shown that way here.
Equipment
Standard on every Atto 1
- 10.1" touchscreen with dual-zone voice control
- FM and DAB radio
- Bluetooth phone and audio
- V2L vehicle-to-load
- Regenerative braking
- Adaptive Cruise Control and Automatic Emergency Braking
- Lane Departure Assist and Emergency Lane Keeping Assist
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Portable Mode 2 charging cable
- 6-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty
Premium adds
- 43.2kWh battery and 115kW motor (310km WLTP)
- 85kW DC charging
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic LED headlights
- 360° camera
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Wireless phone charging
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
Safety
BYD New Zealand lists dual front, side and curtain airbags, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Assist, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Forward Collision Warning, Intelligent Cruise Control, Traffic Sign Recognition and Intelligent Speed Limit Control on every Atto 1. Premium adds a 360° camera.
Sources and verification
Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 24 October 2026. Specs that could not be confirmed have been left out.
- BYD New Zealand: Atto 1 overview
- bydnz.nz: Atto 1 Warranty wording, range overview
- BYD Atto 1 specification sheet (October 2026, PDF) Prices, performance, battery, charging, dimensions, equipment
- ANCAP: BYD ATTO 1 safety rating 5 stars, 2025
- BYD New Zealand: roadside assistance
- Book a BYD test drive
Prices exclude on-road costs and can change; check with BYD New Zealand before buying. The Atto 1 seats four.
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