2026 BYD Atto 1 review

The BYD Atto 1 might be New Zealand’s cheapest new EV, but there’s far more to it than a low price tag. We put the range-topping Premium through its paces to see whether its blend of charm, practicality, performance and value makes it the small EV to beat.

Matthew Hansen

Matthew Hansen

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Matthew Hansen

Matthew Hansen

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