BYD Atto 1 vs BYD Dolphin
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
The BYD Atto 1 is the cheaper way in, starting $6,000 lower at $23,990 (MRLP · before on-roads). For range, the BYD Dolphin goes further: 427 km WLTP against 310 km. The BYD Dolphin is cheaper to run: about $3.70 per 100 km charging at home against $3.84. The BYD Dolphin charges faster on a DC fast charger, peaking at 89 kW. Owners rate the BYD Atto 1 6.9/10 in our Owner Verdict. Owners rate the BYD Dolphin 7.1/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $23,990 MRLP · before on-roads | $29,990 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Highest price | $27,990 MRLP · before on-roads | $36,990 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Best range (WLTP) | 310 km | 427 km |
| Largest battery | 43.2 kWh | 60.48 kWh |
| Max power | 115 kW | 150 kW |
| Max torque | 220 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 9.1 s | 7 s |
| Max DC charging | 85 kW | 89 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 7.4 kW |
| Energy use | 13.7 kWh/100 km | 13.2 kWh/100 km |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | $3.84 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 | $3.70 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot space | 308 L | 345 L |
| Body | Hatch | Hatch |
| Warranty | 6 years / 150,000 km | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| ANCAP | 5 stars (2025) | 5 stars |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Lowest price: $23,990
- Longest WLTP range: 427 km
- Cheapest to run: $3.70 per 100 km
- Fastest DC charging: 89 kW
- Quickest 0–100 km/h: 7 s
- Most powerful: 150 kW
- Biggest battery: 60.48 kWh
Running costs side by side
Cost to drive 100 km when charging at home (28c/kWh), and the yearly bill at 15,000 km, against a petrol and a hybrid SUV at today's Melbourne fuel prices.
| Charging | BYD Atto 1 | BYD Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $3.84 per 100 km | $3.70 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $3.01 per 100 km | $2.90 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $10.27 per 100 km | $9.90 per 100 km |
Official laboratory energy and fuel figures; real-world use is usually higher for every car. Electricity: Victorian Default Offer 2026–27iSource: Essential Services Commission – Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 (flat rates 26–32c/kWh across Melbourne networks) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Fuel: Melbourne median prices, 29 Oct 2026iSource: FuelCrisis.com.au – Greater Melbourne median unleaded 91, 29 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026. Public charging: typical network pricesiSource: Canberra Times – cost of fast charging (Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla, BP Pulse: 59–79c/kWh, July 2026) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Each car's page has a calculator for your own kilometres and rates.