BYD Atto 1 vs Geely EX2 vs GAC Aion UT: 2026 Affordable EV Comparison

In this video, Tom and Joy from Ludicrous Feed compare the three new electric hatchbacks arriving in Australia in early 2026: the BYD Atto 1, the Geely EX2 and the GAC Aion UT. We discuss and analyse their expected pricing based on international markets, key specifications like battery size, power output, and drivetrain layout, and practical considerations such as charging rates and suitability for different lifestyles. This detailed comparison provides insights into how these affordable EVs from BYD, Geely, and GAC stack up against each other in terms of value, design, and features for the Australian market | Video by Tom Gan (Tesla Tom) and Joy of Ludicrous Feed from Sydney Australia January 2026 BYD Atto 1 vs Geely EX2 vs GAC Aion UT: 2026 Affordable EV Comparison ** Correction: Geely EX2 width is 1805mm ===== Financial Disclosure: - No payment was received from any third party for the production of this video With thanks to our sponsors: 🔌⚡️ Explore Powershop's EV Energy Plans ⚡️🔌 Sign up to a Powershop EV plan to receive $100 CREDIT off your Electricity Bill* https://bit.ly/4nl1liy carloop - Australian EV Data & Ownership Trends https://carloop.com.au/ *Must be a new Powershop residential customer, or an existing Powershop residential customer who is moving premises, and taking up your first electricity market contract with Powershop for the premises you switch. Credit applied after 90 days. Not available in all areas. Eligibility criteria and conditions apply. ===== 00:00 Introduction & Sponsors 00:19 Overview of 2026 EV Hatchbacks in Australia 01:18 Driving Experience & First Impressions 02:15 BYD Atto 1 Pricing & Specs 03:14 Geely EX2 Pricing & Specs 04:32 GAC Aion UT Pricing & Specs 04:49 Powertrain: Rear-Wheel vs Front-Wheel Drive 06:23 Base Specs Comparison: Power & Battery 07:43 Charging Rates & Practical Considerations 09:24 Vehicle Dimensions & Safety Ratings 10:09 Design & Aesthetics Comparison 12:09 Final Thoughts & Viewer Poll 12:26 EV Charging for Apartment Dwellers 14:06 Conclusion & Upcoming Content ===== SUPPORT LUDICROUS FEED Use my referral link to purchase a Tesla product and get cash off and other exclusive benefits: https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/referral/thomas7208 Become a Channel Member to access exclusive perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TWeqcaGYMobKoHiMtQNHQ/join PayPal: @teslatom or https://paypal.me/teslatom ===== Official Ludicrous Merch Store https://shop.spreadshirt.com.au/ludicrousfeed/ EVSE Australia | Code TESLATOM 5% OFF sitewide https://evse.com.au/ Top BYD Accessories | Code BYDTOM 5% off sitewide https://www.topbyd.com/ Jowua Tesla Accessories | Code TESLATOM5 5% OFF sitewide https://www.jowua-life.com/ ===== ABOUT LUDICROUS FEED Ludicrous Feed is a Sydney-based YouTube channel showing daily life as an Australian family with an electric vehicle. Tom and Joy provide straightforward candid insights into key issues around EV adoption such as vehicle range, charging infrastructure and road trip planning. The channel started in 2018 after Tom purchased his Tesla Model S. The weekly live stream provides an opportunity for audience members to engage with others from the EV community as well as to stay up to date with the latest industry news. They have a Sigenergy home battery coupled with rooftop solar and together have reviewed many electric vehicles for the channel including brands such as BYD, Geely (Polestar, Volvo, Zeekr, Smart), Hyundai Motor Group (Kia, Genesis), SAIC (MG, LDV), GWM, Stellantis (Leapmotor, Peugeot, Fiat, Abarth, Jeep), VW Group (Cupra, Skoda), BMW Group (Rolls Royce, Mini), GM (Cadillac), Ford, Toyota, Subaru, Mazda, Nissan, Renault, Xpeng, Chery (Omoda, Jaecoo), Deepal and GAC ===== CONTACT LUDICROUS FEED https://www.ludicrousfeed.com/link-in-bio/