The best home charger for the BYD ATTO 1 is a 7kW (32A) wall charger on a standard single-phase connection — or up to 11kW if your home has three-phase power. For public AC charging you’ll need a Type 2 to Type 2 cable (22kW-rated recommended). Full details, charge times and cables below.
Full home charge
10–100% on a 7kW wall charger
DC fast charging
CCS2 — 65kW Essential / 85kW Premium
About the BYD ATTO 1
The BYD ATTO 1 is a compact EV that’s big on features — and even better with the right home charging setup. In NZ there are two variants:
Essential (30kWh Blade Battery, 220km WLTP) and
Premium (43.2kWh Blade Battery, 310km WLTP).
Both use Type 2 for AC charging (up to 11kW) and CCS2 for DC fast charging, with the Premium supporting faster DC rates. The charging port is front-mounted, with AC and DC behind the same flap.
Official BYD ATTO 1 New Zealand page →
BYD ATTO 1 NZ Community (Facebook) →
| Model variant | Battery pack | WLTP range | Max AC home charging | Fast DC charging | Charging port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | 30kWh Blade (LFP) | 220km | Type 2 • up to 11kW (0–100% ~3.5 hrs*) | CCS2 • up to 65kW (10–80% ~30 min*) | Type 2 + CCS2 Front-mounted |
| Premium | 43.2kWh Blade (LFP) | 310km | Type 2 • up to 11kW (0–100% ~5 hrs*) | CCS2 • up to 85kW (10–80% ~30 min*) | Type 2 + CCS2 Front-mounted |
*Charge times are brochure figures and vary with temperature, charger power, battery preconditioning, and starting state of charge.
The ATTO 1 supports Type 2 AC charging up to 11kW. Most NZ homes are single-phase, so many installs run at ~7kW — still ideal for overnight charging (Essential ~5 hrs, Premium ~7 hrs from a low battery). If you have three-phase, the ATTO 1 can charge at the full 11kW on AC.
Plug in and go
A fixed cable attached to the charger — the easiest daily experience. Pull in, plug in, done.
One cable for everything
Socket only — you use your own Type 2 cable. Great for sharing a charger between vehicles, or keeping one cable for home and public AC charging.
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Estimates assume charging from 10% to 100% with typical wall-to-battery efficiency. Single-phase wall chargers top out around 7kW; the 11kW row requires a three-phase supply and charger.
| Home charging setup | Approx. power | Essential 30kWh | Premium 43.2kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Included (8A) / standard socket | ~1.8kW | ~16 hours | ~23.5 hours |
| Portable charger (10A) | ~2.3kW | ~13 hours | ~19 hours |
| 16A charger (caravan / commando style) | ~3.7kW | ~8 hours | ~12 hours |
| 7kW wall charger with cable (32A) | 7kW | ~4.5 hours | ~6 hours |
| Three-phase wall charger (11kW rate) | 11kW | ~2.75 hours | ~4 hours |
Want exact numbers for your power price and starting charge? Use the calculator below, or see our charge time calculator and charge cost calculator.
The ATTO 1 uses CCS2 for DC fast charging. The Essential supports up to 65kW and the Premium up to 85kW. BYD quotes 10–80% in ~30 minutes, and a quick top-up from 30–80% takes ~25 minutes (Essential) or ~22 minutes (Premium) (conditions vary). DC chargers have cables attached — no need to bring your own.
At supermarkets, malls, hotels and destination chargers you’ll often find a Type 2 socket — you normally need to bring your own cable.
| Provider | Notes | Apple app | Android app |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChargeNet | Largest network nationwide | Download | Download |
| BP | Fast chargers at key sites | Download | Download |
| Z Energy | Fast chargers at selected stations | Download | Download |
| Tesla | Most NZ Superchargers are open to non-Tesla | Download | Download |
For more, see our full New Zealand public charging guide. PlugShare is handy for checking what’s available at your destination before you leave.
Get a Type 2 to Type 2 cable (22kW-rated). Even where public AC runs slower, a 22kW-rated cable is future-proof, safe, covers the ATTO 1’s 11kW AC rate, and works across most NZ public AC chargers. A 5m length suits most parks.
The ATTO 1 has a front-mounted charging port and uses the same flap for Type 2 (AC) and CCS2 (DC).
A 7kW (32A) wall charger is the ideal setup for most homes — the Essential fully charges in ~4.5 hours and the Premium in ~6 hours. If your home has three-phase power, a three-phase charger unlocks the ATTO 1’s full 11kW AC rate.
No. The ATTO 1 charges happily at ~7kW on a standard single-phase connection, which is what most NZ homes have. Three-phase is optional and simply unlocks the faster 11kW AC rate.
The Essential offers 220km WLTP (30kWh Blade Battery) and the Premium offers 310km WLTP (43.2kWh Blade Battery). Real-world range varies with driving style and conditions.
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable — we recommend a 22kW-rated cable in 5m, which covers the ATTO 1’s 11kW AC rate and is future-proof for your next EV.
Yes — via CCS2, up to 65kW (Essential) or 85kW (Premium). BYD quotes 10–80% in ~30 minutes, with a 30–80% top-up in ~22–25 minutes depending on the variant.
The charging port is front-mounted, with Type 2 (AC) and CCS2 (DC) behind the same flap.
Yes it supports V2L for powering devices. You can purchase one of our V2L adapters here.
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Free advice includes:
– Charger recommendation
– Installation quote (nationwide options)
– Solar integration options (charge from excess solar for free)
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