ev.nz summary
The short version
The Atto 2 is a compact five-seat electric SUV with a 51.13kWh Blade Battery and 345km of WLTP range on both trims. Dynamic starts at $40,990 +ORC; Premium is $46,990 +ORC. A heat pump and V2L are standard.
Highlights
- 345km WLTP on both trims
- Heat pump and V2L standard
- 380–1,320L boot
- From $40,990 +ORC
- 6-year vehicle warranty and 8 years RSA
Worth knowing
- No ANCAP rating published yet
- 7kW on-board AC charger
- DC peaks at 82kW
- Torsion-beam rear suspension
This summary is based on BYD New Zealand's October 2026 specification sheet, 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. ANCAP had not published a rating for the Atto 2 when this page was checked.
NZ line-up and pricing
| Trim | Price | Battery / drive | Range (WLTP) | 0–100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | $40,990 +ORC | 51.13kWh, FWD | 345km | 7.9s |
| Premium | $46,990 +ORC | 51.13kWh, FWD | 345km | 7.9s |
Overview
The BYD Atto 2 is a compact five-seat electric SUV for New Zealand, 4,310mm long with a 51.13kWh Blade Battery. Dynamic is $40,990 +ORC and Premium is $46,990 +ORC on the October 2026 specification sheet.
Both trims use a 130kW, 290Nm front motor for 345km of WLTP range and 0–100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. Combined energy consumption is listed at 17.1 kWh/100km. A heat pump is standard.
DC charging peaks at 82kW (CCS2), with BYD quoting about 38.6 minutes for 10–80% and 68 minutes for 0–100%. The on-board AC charger is 7kW; a full charge takes about 8.2 hours. V2L and a discharge adaptor are included.
Boot space is 380L with the seats up and 1,320L folded. Premium adds a larger 12.8-inch rotating screen, 8 speakers, 17-inch alloys, a 360° camera, powered front seats and heated/ventilated front seats.
ANCAP had not published an Atto 2 rating when this page was checked. BYD New Zealand covers the model 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. The on-board AC charger is rated at 7kW (Type 2); DC is CCS2 up to 82kW.
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Specifications
| Specification | Dynamic | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Driven wheels | Front-wheel drive | |
| Motor | Permanent magnet synchronous | |
| Maximum power | 130kW | |
| Maximum torque | 290Nm | |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9s | |
| Seats | 5 | |
| Specification | Dynamic | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 51.13kWh Blade Battery | |
| Range (WLTP) | 345km | |
| Energy consumption | 17.1 kWh/100km | |
| Heat pump | Standard | |
| Specification | Dynamic | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| On-board AC charger | Up to 7kW | |
| DC peak (CCS2) | 82kW | |
| DC, 10–80% | Approx. 38.6 min | |
| DC, 0–100% | Approx. 68 min | |
| 7kW AC, 0–100% | Approx. 8.2 hr | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Standard, with discharge adaptor | |
| Specification | Dynamic | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Length / width / height | 4,310 / 1,830 / 1,675mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2,620mm | |
| Ground clearance (laden) | 150mm | |
| Turning radius | 5.25m | |
| Kerb weight | 1,555kg | 1,590kg |
| Boot (min / max) | 380L / 1,320L | |
| Wheels / tyres | 16" alloy, 215/65 R16 | 17" alloy, 215/60 R17 |
| Specification | Dynamic | 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 2 specification sheet (1 October 2026), checked 24 October 2026.
Equipment
Standard on every Atto 2
- Rotating touchscreen (10.1" Dynamic / 12.8" Premium)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Heat pump climate control
- V2L with discharge adaptor
- Adaptive Cruise Control and Automatic Emergency Braking
- Lane Departure Assist and Emergency Lane Keeping Assist
- 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster
- Portable Mode 2 charging cable
- 6-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty
- 8 years of roadside assistance
Premium adds
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen (10.1-inch on Dynamic)
- 8-speaker audio (4 speakers on Dynamic)
- 360° camera and front parking sensors
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Heated and ventilated front seats
Safety
BYD New Zealand lists dual front, side and curtain airbags, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning and Assist, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Forward and Rear Collision Warning, Intelligent Cruise Control, Traffic Sign Recognition, Intelligent Speed Limit Control and Rear Cross Traffic Alert on every Atto 2. Premium adds a 360° camera and front parking sensors.
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 2 overview
- bydnz.nz: Atto 2 Warranty wording
- BYD Atto 2 specification sheet (October 2026, PDF) Prices, performance, battery, charging, dimensions, equipment
- 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. No ANCAP rating had been published for the Atto 2 at the time of checking.
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