How much does it cost to run the BYD Atto 3 Extended Range per year in Australia?

Around $9,294 per year, or $1/km, based on 15,000 km/year in NSW. That covers charging, registration, insurance, servicing and depreciation.

How much does it cost to charge the BYD Atto 3 Extended Range?

Energy averages about $595 a year at 15,000 km with a mix of home, solar and public charging. Charging at home overnight (or on solar) is by far the cheapest option.

What is the 5-year running cost of the BYD Atto 3 Extended Range?

About $46,470 over 5 years at 15,000 km/year in NSW, of which roughly $30,245 is depreciation and $2,975 is charging.

Is the BYD Atto 3 Extended Range cheaper to run than the Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0?

On pure running costs the gap is small over 5 years; the BYD Atto 3 Extended Range's lower energy and servicing costs are partly offset by its higher purchase price and depreciation. The calculator above shows the full picture for your situation.

⚡ BEVSUV2024

BYD Atto 3 Extended Range

From $54,990 driveaway · about $9,294/year to run

Battery: 71.8 kWh
Range (real): ~400 km
Efficiency: 17.9 kWh/100km
Cost per km: $1

Vs the Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0, the BYD Atto 3 Extended Range costs about $3,831 more over 5 years — its higher purchase price offsets lower running costs. The gap narrows the more you drive.

Annual running cost

$9,294/year

At 15,000 km/year in NSW. 5-year total: $46,470.

Energy (charging)Home + public charging$595

RegistrationState-based, EV rates$500

InsuranceSegment average$1,800

ServicingNo oil changes, fewer parts$350

DepreciationResale value loss$6,049

EVs skip oil changes and have far fewer moving parts, so servicing is typically about $350/year. For typical repair and servicing prices on Australian cars, see AutoRepairCost.

Customise the calculation

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Pre-loaded with the BYD Atto 3 Extended Range. Change the state, distance, ownership period and charging mix to see your real numbers.

EV Running Cost Calculator

Compare the true 5-year ownership cost of an electric car vs its petrol equivalent in Australia.

⚡ Electric vehicle

⛽ Petrol equivalent

Annual distance15,000 km

Ownership period

State / Territory

EV charging mix

Home (grid)70%

Public charger20%

Home solar10%

Total: 100%

Over 5 years, the BYD Atto 3 Extended Range costs $1,031 more than the Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0 — but fuel savings grow every year.

Electric

BYD Atto 3 Extended Range

Energy / Fuel: $2,975
Registration: $2,500
Insurance: $9,000
Servicing: $1,750
Depreciation: $30,245

5-Year Total

$46,470

$1/km · $9,294/yr

Petrol

Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0

CHEAPER

Energy / Fuel: $11,993
Registration: $2,500
Insurance: $7,500
Servicing: $2,750
Depreciation: $20,696

5-Year Total

$45,439

$1/km · $9,088/yr

💰 YOU SAVE $1,031

5-Year Cost Breakdown

Energy / Fuel

$2,975

PET

$11,993

Registration

$2,500

PET

$2,500

Insurance

$9,000

PET

$7,500

Servicing

$1,750

PET

$2,750

Depreciation

$30,245

PET

$20,696

Compare BYD Atto 3 Extended Range vs Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0 in detail See all BYD running costs

Vs comparable petrol cars

5-year running cost against 3 petrol alternatives, same assumptions.

Vehicle	5-yr cost	Per km	Vs Atto 3 Extended Range
⚡ BYD Atto 3 Extended Range	$46,470	$1	—
⛽ Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0	$42,639	$1	−$3,831
⛽ Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI	$40,166	$1	−$6,304
⛽ BMW X3 xDrive20i	$79,039	$1	+$32,569

Green = the Atto 3 Extended Range is cheaper. Tap any petrol car for the full head-to-head.

FAQ

How much does it cost to run the BYD Atto 3 Extended Range per year in Australia?: Around $9,294 per year, or $1/km, based on 15,000 km/year in NSW. That covers charging, registration, insurance, servicing and depreciation.
How much does it cost to charge the BYD Atto 3 Extended Range?: Energy averages about $595 a year at 15,000 km with a mix of home, solar and public charging. Charging at home overnight (or on solar) is by far the cheapest option.
What is the 5-year running cost of the BYD Atto 3 Extended Range?: About $46,470 over 5 years at 15,000 km/year in NSW, of which roughly $30,245 is depreciation and $2,975 is charging.
Is the BYD Atto 3 Extended Range cheaper to run than the Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0?: On pure running costs the gap is small over 5 years; the BYD Atto 3 Extended Range's lower energy and servicing costs are partly offset by its higher purchase price and depreciation. The calculator above shows the full picture for your situation.