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BYD Atto 1 Drops Below $25K, Becomes Australia’s Cheapest Electric Car
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BYD Atto 1 Drops Below $25K, Becomes Australia’s Cheapest Electric Car

The BYD Atto 1 has set a new price benchmark in the Australian electric vehicle market by dropping below $25,000 for the first time. The compact city hatch is now available from just $23,990 before on-road costs.Key TakeawaysThe BYD Atto 1 starts at $23,990 and undercuts competitors like the Mazda 2 and Suzuki Swift by thousands of dollars.A Premium model with a longer range is priced from $27,990 before on-road costs.BYD's new entry beats out its own Dolphin Essential as Australia’s cheapest electric car.The BYD Atto 1 offers two variants: the base model and a Premium version. The standard variant boasts up to 310km of range on a single charge, making it suitable for daily commutes without frequent recharging stops.Competitors like the Mazda 2 and Suzuki Swift cost significantly more when...
MG Set to Enter EV Hatchback Market with MG 2 Model
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MG Set to Enter EV Hatchback Market with MG 2 Model

British automotive enthusiasts have long enjoyed the spirited performance and compact design of hatchbacks, and now it looks like a new player is about to enter this segment. In an interview with Autocar UK, David Allison, the UK boss of MG Motor, confirmed that the company plans to introduce an all-electric version of its popular MG 2 hatchback, which will compete directly with models such as the BYD Atto 1 and Dongfeng Box in New Zealand.Key TakeawaysMG Motor’s UK boss David Allison confirms an all-electric MG 2 hatchback is on the horizon, set to hit the market no earlier than 2027.The new EV model will likely compete with models like the BYD Atto 1 and Dongfeng Box in New Zealand, positioning itself as a strong competitor at the entry level of the market.MG’s upcoming hatchback is expe...