Australia’s cheapest new car is electric! BYD Atto 1 drops to just A$19,990 driveaway – techAU0

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• September 15, 2026

For years, the biggest barrier stopping everyday Australian drivers from jumping into an electric vehicle has been the upfront price tag. While battery technology matured and long-distance charging networks expanded, buying a brand-new EV still meant parting with north of A$35,000 to A$40,000. That barrier just collapsed. BYD has slashed the price of its entry-level