BYD Atto 2 vs Volkswagen Id.4
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BYD Atto 2

$31,990 - $35,990

2026 price

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Volkswagen Id.4

$59,990 - $69,990

2026 price

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Summary

2026 BYD Atto 2

2026 Volkswagen Id.4

By Andrew Chesterton

By Emily Agar

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Engine Type

Fuel Type

Fuel Efficiency

Seating

Likes

Sensible, soothing looks
Ridiculous value
Spacious back seat

Comfortable and spacious cabin
Smooth, confident driving
Practical range and fast charging

Dislikes

Tech can be fiddly
Driving dynamics are't stellar
Is 345km enough range?

Lane keeping aid can be jerky
Visibility can be compromised
No wireless phone connectivity or sat nav

2026 BYD Atto 2 Summary

There has never been a better time to be shopping for an electric SUV in Australia, with the avalanche of Chinese brands constantly smashing through the price floor as they bid for the title of Australia’s cheapest.

MG led the charge with its S5, which is $40,490, drive-away. Then Leapmotor upped (or downed?) the ante with its B10 with a $38,990, drive-away, price tag. And now BYD has knocked them both out with its Atto 2, officially Australia’s cheapest electric SUV (at least for now), with a MSRP of $31,990, which, in NSW, translates to a drive-away cost of less than $35K.

Cheap is one thing. But cheerful? Let’s find out, shall we?

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2026 Volkswagen Id.4 Summary

The all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 Pro has finally landed on our shores! Hurrah! The benefit of waiting almost half a decade for it means we get some mid-life technology upgrades and interior features for the single variant that's available to us (at least for now).

The biggest question this mid-size SUV really poses, though, is has it been worth the wait? Is it practical enough? Is it fun enough? Let’s find out.

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Verdict

The BYD Atto 2 isn't just the cheapest electric SUV in Australia, it's also one that doesn't feel all that cheap, which is a hell of a magic trick. If it's easy, comfortable city motoring you're after, the Atto 2 delivers in spades. But if your blood type is high octane, there are better driving EVs out there.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with meals provided.

Note: The author, Andrew Chesterton, is a co-owner of Smart As Media, a content agency and media distribution service with a number automotive brands among its clients. When producing content for CarsGuide, he does so in accordance with the CarsGuide Editorial Guidelines and Code of Ethics, and the views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author.

Verdict

It’s been a long wait for the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro, but it’s one that’s paid off. It's an electric SUV that delivers on the essentials - comfort, smart features, and an effortless driving experience. But it also keeps charging times, range, and running costs firmly in the 'very liveable' camp. The ID.4 Pro manages to feel polished and personable, which is a great combination.

BYD Atto 2 vs Volkswagen Id.4 What's the difference?

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BYD Atto 2 vs Volkswagen Id.4
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