BYD Atto 2 vs Jaecoo J5 EV
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
The BYD Atto 2 is the cheaper way in, starting $5,000 lower at $31,990 (MRLP · before on-roads). For range, the Jaecoo J5 EV goes further: 402 km WLTP against 345 km. The BYD Atto 2 is cheaper to run: about $3.67 per 100 km charging at home against $4.12. The Jaecoo J5 EV charges faster on a DC fast charger, peaking at 130 kW. Owners rate the BYD Atto 2 6.9/10 in our Owner Verdict. Owners rate the Jaecoo J5 EV 6.8/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $31,990 MRLP · before on-roads | $36,990 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Highest price | $35,990 MRLP · before on-roads | Not yet verified One priced variant |
| Best range (WLTP) | 345 km | 402 km |
| Largest battery | 51.3 kWh | 58.9 kWh |
| Max power | 130 kW | 155 kW |
| Max torque | 290 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s | 7.7 s |
| Max DC charging | 82 kW | 130 kW |
| AC charging | 7 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy use | 13.1 kWh/100 km | 14.7 kWh/100 km |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | $3.67 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 | $4.12 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space | 380 L | 480 L |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Warranty | 6 years / 150,000 km | 8 years / unlimited km |
| ANCAP | Not yet rated | Not yet rated |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Lowest price: $31,990
- Cheapest to run: $3.67 per 100 km
- Longest WLTP range: 402 km
- Fastest DC charging: 130 kW
- Quickest 0–100 km/h: 7.7 s
- Most powerful: 155 kW
- Biggest battery: 58.9 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 2 | Jaecoo J5 EV |
|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $3.67 per 100 km | $4.12 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $2.88 per 100 km | $3.23 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $9.82 per 100 km | $11.02 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.