BYD is set to launch its new lineup of affordable electric vehicles in Australia this November, including the Atto 1 and Atto 2, which are expected to replace the current cheapest EV, the BYD Dolphin, and significantly lower EV prices in the market.

The Atto 1, which was initially launched as the Seagull in China and sold over a million units globally by May 2025, will feature battery options of 30kWh and 43.2kWh, offering WLTP ranges of 220km and 322km, with power outputs of 65kW or 115kW depending on the trim.

The Australian-spec Atto 1 will include features like a 10.1-inch rotating infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and will be available with battery options of 30kWh or 43.2kWh, providing competitive ranges and prices.

Alongside the Atto 1, BYD will introduce the Atto 2 SUV in Australia, equipped with a 130kW/290Nm single-motor powertrain, a 51.13kWh Blade battery, and an expected WLTP range of over 312km.

BYD is also expanding its Australian lineup with the Sealion 5 and Sealion 8, with the Sealion 5 offering plug-in hybrid options and measuring 4710mm in length, aiming to diversify its offerings.

The interior of these vehicles features modern amenities, including a 10.1-inch rotatable infotainment screen compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

In addition to the smaller models, BYD has introduced larger vehicles like the Seagull SUV in Europe, which is slightly under 4 meters long and 1,590mm high, indicating a broader global presence.

UK versions of the Atto 1 include premium features such as vegan leather seats, larger wheels, and satellite navigation, with higher trims offering more luxury options.

The Atto 1 measures approximately 3990mm in length, 1715mm in width, and 1590mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2500mm, making it comparable in size to a Toyota Yaris.

The Sealion 5 will be available with 1.5-litre engine options and electric motors producing 120kW/210Nm, with battery sizes of 12.9kWh or 18.3kWh, providing electric ranges of 64km or 93km.

Pre-orders for these new BYD models in Australia are expected to open later in October 2025, with details aimed at attracting strong local interest.

BYD COO Stephen Collins highlighted that these models are designed to make EVs more accessible in Australia and to intensify the ongoing EV price war, emphasizing affordability and market impact.