BYD Atto 2 DM-i is Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid at $25,990 drive-away
The BYD Atto 2 DM-i Essential is now available for $25,990 drive-away, making it the cheapest plug-in hybrid in Australia. BYD’s official offer applies to orders placed between 24 September and 24 December 2026, with delivery by 31 December 2026.
The small SUV has a list price of $24,990 before on-road costs, so the drive-away deal saves buyers on registration, stamp duty and dealer delivery, with the exact saving depending on your state or territory.
Atto 2 DM-i prices and specs
| Spec | Essential | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25,990 drive-away offer, $24,990 list before on-road costs | $29,990 before on-road costs |
| Combined power | 122kW | 156kW |
| Torque | 300Nm | 300Nm |
| Battery | 7.85kWh Blade | 18.03kWh Blade |
| Electric range (WLTP) | 39km | 90km |
| Combined range (claimed) | 845km | 895km |
| 0 to 100km/h | 9.1 sec | 7.5 sec |
| AC charging | 3.3kW | 3.3kW |
Both grades use a 1.5-litre petrol engine working with an electric motor in BYD’s DM-i system. Only the Essential is covered by the drive-away deal, and the Premium stays at its list price.
The fine print
The offer is open to retail customers only. Demonstrators are excluded, and it cannot be combined with any other BYD promotion. Metallic paint is extra. BYD says allocation depends on stock and it cannot guarantee delivery by 31 December, but it will review orders that miss the deadline case by case and may extend the delivery period. An earlier version of this deal ran to 15 December, so the new end date gives buyers more time.
Should you buy one
The Atto 2 DM-i makes the most sense if you can charge at home and do mostly short trips, since the Essential’s 39km electric range covers a typical daily commute. If you rarely plug in, read our guide to running a plug-in hybrid without charging. You can also compare it with the electric version in our Atto 2 EV versus DM-i running cost comparison, or see how it stacks up against its smaller sibling in our Atto 1 versus Atto 2 guide.
