ATTO 2PREMIUM +1DYNAMICPREMIUM

The Atto 2 is offered in Australia in two grades. Dynamic is the entry point at $31,990. Premium steps up to $35,990, adding extra equipment on the same platform.

Both are electric 4-door wagons with front-wheel drive; the difference between them is equipment level rather than drivetrain or body.

*Drive-away estimate; on-road costs vary by state and by buyer. RRP is before on-road costs.

Pros

• Both grades sit a long way under the $75,000 FBT threshold that applies from April 2027, with plenty of margin for options and on-road costs.
• Comfortably clear of the luxury car tax threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, so eligibility for the full FBT exemption is not in doubt before April 2027.
• Compact SUV body offers more practicality than the smaller Atto 1 hatchback, at a modest price step up.

Cons

• Power output and seating configuration are not yet published for the Atto 2 in this guide — confirm these directly with a dealer before deciding between grades.
• Front-wheel drive only — no AWD option currently offered on this nameplate in Australia.

Battery electric vehicles under the luxury car tax threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles ($91,387, rising to $91,661 from 1 July 2026) are exempt from fringe benefits tax when packaged through a novated lease. That exemption is being phased out in two steps.

• Until 31 March 2027 — full exemption, unchanged, for any Atto 2 grade under the luxury car tax threshold.
• From 1 April 2027 — full exemption continues only for electric vehicles under $75,000. Above that, up to the luxury car tax threshold, a 25% FBT discount applies instead.
• From 1 April 2029 — the full exemption ends. A 25% discount applies to all eligible vehicles.

Leases already in place are grandfathered: a lease entered into before a phase start date keeps its treatment for the term.

Where each grade sits: both Dynamic ($31,990 RRP, $35,357 drive-away) and Premium ($35,990 RRP, $39,477 drive-away) sit a long way under the $75,000 line, so both keep the full exemption right through the April 2027 change and only move to the 25% discount from April 2029.

BYD is one of the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturers, with a rapidly expanding lineup in Australia spanning hatchbacks, sedans and SUVs. The Atto 2 is its compact electric SUV, offered here across the Dynamic and Premium grades covered here.

General information only

Pricing and tax thresholds on this page are general information, not tax or financial advice, and were correct at the time of publication. FBT and luxury car tax thresholds change, and the treatment of any particular lease depends on your circumstances and on the vehicle as configured. Confirm the numbers for your own situation before committing.