BYD has added a fully electric version of the Atto 2 to its South African range. The Dynamic variant starts at R529,900 and uses a 130 kW motor driving the front wheels, paired with a 51.1 kWh battery. BYD quotes a maximum WLTP range of 345 km and says a 30–80% DC charge takes 28 minutes at up to 65 kW.
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BYD Atto 2 EV joins South African lineup at R529,900
The front-wheel-drive electric SUV is offered only in Dynamic trim, with a claimed WLTP range of up to 345 km.
Source: CAR Magazine South Africa2026-09-281 min read

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