BYD Cars Philippines has put the BYD Atto 2 on sale locally, and the subcompact crossover opens at ₱998,000 for the DM-i Dynamic during its introductory run. It is now the cheapest way into a new BYD here, and it comes in two very different forms: a full battery-electric version and a plug-in hybrid the company calls Super DM-i.
The model was introduced at the Trinoma Activity Center in Quezon City. BYD Cars Philippines managing director Bob Palanca framed it as an everyday car rather than a showcase piece: "Our newest model, the BYD Atto 2 is proof that shifting to electric vehicles is a practical reality for the everyday Filipino driver," he said in BusinessMirror's launch report.
BYD Atto 2 price in the Philippines
| Variant | Introductory price | Regular SRP |
|---|
| Atto 2 DM-i Dynamic | ₱998,000 | ₱1,048,000 |
| Atto 2 DM-i Premium | ₱1,208,000 | ₱1,258,000 |
| Atto 2 EV Premium | ₱1,288,000 | ₱1,338,000 |
The introductory prices run alongside launch offers and BPI financing from July 28 to August 31, 2026. The regular SRPs take over on September 1. That ₱50,000 gap is a fixed deadline, not a rolling discount, so the timing matters if you are shopping now.
The electric Atto 2: 380km on a 45.12 kWh Blade Battery
The EV Premium uses a single permanent magnet synchronous motor rated at 174 hp and 290 Nm of torque, fed by a 45.12 kWh Blade Battery. BYD quotes up to 380 km of pure electric range, 0–100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, and a 160 km/h top speed.
Charging is the part worth reading closely. On a 7 kW AC wallbox, a full 0–100% charge takes about 7.4 hours — an overnight job. On a 65 kW DC fast charger, 10–80% takes about 24 minutes. The EV variant also gets a heat pump, which helps the battery hold range when the climate control is working hard.
Blade Battery is BYD's lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell design. LFP packs give up some energy density compared with nickel-based chemistries, but they are more tolerant of heat and repeated charging — a reasonable trade in Philippine conditions.
The DM-i plug-in hybrids: 45km electric, 1,340km combined
The two DM-i variants pair a smaller Blade Battery with a petrol engine and a 45-litre fuel tank. BYD claims up to 45 km of electric-only driving and a combined range of 1,340 km, measured with the Automobile Association of the Philippines. Topping up the battery from 15% to 100% on a 3.3 kW AC connection takes roughly two hours.
In practice that 45 km covers a typical Metro Manila commute on battery alone, with the engine there for provincial trips where chargers are still scarce.
Cabin, driver aids and V2L
Both powertrains share a 4,310 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, 1,675 mm tall body on a 2,620 mm wheelbase, with 433 litres of cargo space that expands to 1,335 litres. Curb weight is 1,510 kg and the turning circle is 11 metres.
- Displays: an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, with a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen on the EV and a 10.1-inch unit on the DM-i variants
- Connectivity: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, 4G, voice control and over-the-air (OTA) software updates
- Comfort: automatic climate control with PM2.5 filtration, a six-speaker audio system, keyless entry and an NFC card key
- Driver aids: DiPilot ADAS with a 360-degree camera, six parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning and speed limit assistance
- Power out: Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) at up to 220V AC on the EV, which turns the car into a power source for appliances
Suspension is MacPherson struts up front and a torsion beam at the rear, with disc brakes on all four wheels.
Warranty and servicing
BYD covers the Atto 2 with an 8-year drive unit warranty, a 6-year or 160,000 km bumper-to-bumper warranty, and an 8-year or 160,000 km Blade Battery warranty. Scheduled maintenance is once a year, which keeps running costs predictable — a real consideration for a brand still building out its service network here.
Does ₱998,000 make the switch worth it?
At ₱998,000, the DM-i Dynamic undercuts the BYD Seal 5 DM-i's ₱948,000 sedan pricing only slightly, but it puts a plug-in hybrid crossover inside the price band Filipino buyers usually shop for a conventional compact SUV. That is the point of the launch.
The honest caveat is charging. Public DC fast chargers remain thin outside Metro Manila and a few expressway stops, so the EV Premium at ₱1,288,000 makes most sense for buyers who can install a home wallbox. For everyone else, the DM-i versions remove range anxiety entirely while still cutting fuel use on short trips. Local incentives are also still in motion — a Senate bill proposing free toll lanes and parking perks for EVs has not yet become law, so no buyer should price it in today.
