BYD Atto 2: The Electric Corolla? (NZ Review)

Is the BYD Atto 2 shaping up to be New Zealand's next (battery powered) Corolla? That’s the question I set out to answer in this review. This isn’t a spec-sheet drag race or a “0–100 in a car park” video. It’s a real-world look at what the Atto 2 actually gets right (and where it still feels like a compromise) for everyday Kiwi driving. If you've been following the industry recently, you'll know BYD has come a long way in a very short time, and the Atto 2 might be their most important car yet - even if it's not their most exciting. This is because they've tapped into what kiwi families want: sensible size, sensible price, sensible range… which is exactly why the Corolla comparison keeps coming up. But does it actually deserve that title? And is there anything Gav doesn't like about it? 👇 Full thoughts below. What this video covers: • Where the Atto 2 sits in the NZ EV market • Real world range in kiwi conditions • Interior quality & tech (the good and the “hmm”) • How long it takes to charge (it didn't shine here unfortunately...) • Who this car actually makes sense for - and why the top-spec version might not be worth it... This review is independent, unsponsored, and based on hands-on driving with just enough humour to smooth out the boring bits. If you enjoy this kind of EV content without the hype, click Subscribe and stick around. More NZ EV reviews are coming very soon. 📽️IN THIS VIDEO: 0:00 - Intro 0:27 - Tech Specs 0:51 - Design 1:48 - Comfort 4:05 - Space 6:34 - Gadgets 9:17 - Motorway 12:24 - Pros & cons 17:07 - Spud Score 21:02 - Outtro ⚡JOIN US: Keen on cutting your carbon footprint? Join us at Ecotricity, the home of clean, renewable energy! Switch today to join the renewable energy movement: https://www.ecotricity.co.nz 🌏MORE ECOTRICITY CONTENT: Facebook: / ecotricitynz TikTok: / ecotricitynz Instagram: / ecotricity_nz DISCLAIMER: This video is produced by Ecotricity NZ and is not sponsored by any brands mentioned. #BYDAtto2 #ElectricCarNZ #EVReview #BYDNewZealand #ElectricCorolla #NZCars #EVOwnership #AffordableEV