Look Out For Your Chips, The Seagull Is Coming! - CleanTechnica

The BYD Seagull, launched in Australia as the Atto 1, is poised to disrupt the compact car market with its competitive pricing and electric powertrain. Priced at around AU$24,000, the Atto 1 undercuts traditional petrol and hybrid competitors like the Suzuki Swift, Mazda 2, and Toyota Yaris, while offering superior technology features such as voice control, over-the-air updates, and vehicle-to-load capability. The Atto 1 has already sold over one million units globally within three years of its Chinese debut and is expected to quickly become a popular choice in Australia, joining its larger sibling, the Atto 2, which debuted strongly in sales. The Atto 1 is a compact, city-focused electric vehicle available in two trims—Essential and Premium—with a 30 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery delivering 65 kW of power and accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in about 11 seconds. It supports