ATTO 1 Premium vs Honda Super-ONE NZ: two four-seat city EVs
ATTO 1 for the larger small-EV package; Super-ONE for tight parking and flexible loads. Both seat four; compare complete NZ offers and charge windows.
Start with ATTO 1 for the larger small-EV package; Super-ONE for a genuinely tight city space
I would inspect ATTO 1 Premium first if four seats are enough and you want its larger battery, published luggage space and electric front-seat adjustment at the current local promotional reference. I would put the standard Honda Super-ONE first if its much shorter, narrower body solves a parking problem and its Magic Seats, heated steering wheel and cabin controls suit the way you use a city car.
Both are four-seat battery-electric hatchbacks. This is not a choice between an EV and an easy petrol fallback, or between four and five places. If you regularly need a fifth seat, neither passes the first requirement. If both fit the household, compare the real loading arrangement, daily charging and complete quotations before paying for a preferred design.
Do not decide from the two headline distances alone. BYD's reference is WLTP; Honda's current New Zealand reference is NEDC. Those are not matching tests, and neither is our measured commute or motorway range.
Premium and standard Super-ONE are the actual local selections
BYD's New Zealand October specification identifies Premium with a 43.2 kWh Blade battery, front-wheel drive, 115 kW and 220 Nm. Essential's 30 kWh battery and 65 kW motor are not used here. Andrew Simms BYD has a current Premium model card and order route, while the national site provides local retailer and quote routes.
Honda's current national product and comparison pages identify the standard Super-ONE at NZ$41,900 plus NZ$1,395 on-road costs, separately from Kuro Edition. Its local brochure gives a 29.6 kWh battery and four seats. Honda describes 47 kW in its ordinary modes and up to 70 kW in Boost; the maximum is not silently substituted for every mode.
Ask the order to identify the version, delivered specification, colour and timing. Honda's brochure retains an early-information caveat, so confirm equipment on the supplied car. An available sales route is useful, but it is not a reservation of a specific colour or a promise of immediate delivery.
| Attribute | BYD ATTO 1 Premium | Honda Super-ONE |
|---|---|---|
| selected version | BYD ATTO 1 PremiumNZ Premium: 43.2 kWh, 115 kW/220 Nm, FWD and four seats; not Essential | Honda Super-ONENZ standard: 29.6 kWh, four seats, 47 kW ordinary modes / up to 70 kW Boost; not Kuro |
NZ$33,990 plus ORC is a local promotional card, not a completed Premium invoice
Andrew Simms BYD's main Premium card shows NZ$33,990 plus ORC and a NZ$3,000 saving. The same page's order selector shows a NZ$36,990 base with the saving, and the national October sheet lists NZ$36,990 MSRP including GST but excluding on-road costs, registration, options and accessories. These are different presentations of the local offer, not evidence of a price change during our research.
The dealer's order summary initially describes Essential. Its NZ$1,490 ORC including an initial 1,000 km road-user-charges allowance, plus a separate tyre-stewardship amount, does not establish the final Premium total without a selected written quote. We have not submitted that form. Confirm the promotional eligibility, expiry, colour and charges of the Premium you are actually being offered. The order terms also describe a non-refundable NZ$500 deposit; read those terms before committing.
Honda's two displayed amounts add to NZ$43,295. That is our arithmetic on the advertised standard-car price and ORC, before any additional choices or transaction changes, rather than a personalised invoice. Its weekly finance and lease examples are separate products. Obtain both cash totals, then compare finance using deposit, term, interest, fees, final payment and total payable. We do not announce a delivered-price gap from one incomplete quote.
| Attribute | BYD ATTO 1 Premium | Honda Super-ONE |
|---|---|---|
| purchase reference | BYD ATTO 1 PremiumDealer card NZ$33,990 + ORC; October MSRP/order base NZ$36,990; final Premium quote and offer terms required | Honda Super-ONEStandard NZ$41,900 + NZ$1,395 ORC; advertised components total NZ$43,295 before other choices |
The Honda is 408 mm shorter; its folding seats solve a different job from a bigger boot
Honda lists 3,582 mm in length and 1,573 mm in width. BYD lists 3,990 and 1,720 mm. On those declared body dimensions the Honda is 408 mm shorter and 147 mm narrower. That is a reason to try it in a cramped parking space, with mirror and door clearance still to check. It does not prove a smaller turning circle or easier visibility in your particular garage.
BYD publishes 308 litres with seats up and 1,037 folded. Honda gives 162 litres under VDA, then separates 618 litres with rear seats down to window height from 967 to the roof. The methods and loading heights have not been matched in a practical test. We do not call the numerical difference a measured luggage win, or use a folded-seat maximum for a trip needing all four seats.
Super-ONE's Magic Seats can fold flat, lift the rear seat bases for tall loads, or use a long-load arrangement described in the brochure. Try the actual item and keep the seats needed by passengers available. A plant-carrying configuration may be useful on a solo errand while offering no benefit on the school run. For four-person trips, take the same bags to both cars and check the boot opening and cable storage.
| Attribute | BYD ATTO 1 Premium | Honda Super-ONE |
|---|---|---|
| parking and load | BYD ATTO 1 Premium3,990 x 1,720 mm body; published boot 308/1,037 L; no matched practical loading test | Honda Super-ONE3,582 x 1,573 mm; 162 L VDA, folded 618 L to window / 967 L to roof; four-seat Magic Seats |
Compare actual charge windows rather than declaring a winner from two times
The current BYD sheet specifies Type 2 AC up to 11 kW and CCS2 DC up to 85 kW for Premium. It gives about five hours from 0 to 100% on its stated AC basis, 30 minutes from 10 to 80%, and a separate 22-minute figure from 30 to 80%. The last figure must not be renamed a 10-to-80% session.
Honda specifies Type 2 and CCS2 and includes a portable Type 2 charging cable. Its local product page describes approximately 30 minutes from 15 to 80% using a compatible 50 kW DC charger. That is the reference charger's rating, not an independently established vehicle peak. We have not closed an equivalent Honda AC limit or a matched charging session for the two cars.
For everyday use, first check the supply, cable, installation and permissions at the place the car already spends time parked. An 11 kW onboard rating does not make every house deliver 11 kW. For a public stop, allow for access, waiting, battery condition and actual charger output. If neither charging routine is workable, choosing a small battery or a lower purchase reference does not solve that problem.
| Attribute | BYD ATTO 1 Premium | Honda Super-ONE |
|---|---|---|
| charging reference | BYD ATTO 1 PremiumType 2 11 kW AC / CCS2 85 kW DC; 22 min 30-80%, separate 30 min 10-80%; brochure conditions | Honda Super-ONEType 2 / CCS2; about 30 min 15-80% using compatible 50 kW charger; vehicle peak and matched AC unknown |
Different test cycles cannot establish a travel advantage
BYD's 310 km is its Premium WLTP reference. Honda identifies its current New Zealand distance reference as NEDC in the product note and brochure. We neither subtract the two to promise an extra journey nor replace Honda's primary reference with the 206 km WLTP or 320 km city figures reported in a review. Battery capacity also does not establish real energy consumption or winter range.
For a daily route, consider distance, speed, hills, heating and the reserve you want on arrival. For trips beyond the city, identify a compatible charging stop and a backup. We have not driven both cars on the same route with the same occupants, so their relative motorway reach remains unmeasured here.
The ownership budget needs electricity actually bought, charging losses, public fees, applicable New Zealand road user charges, insurance, tyres, servicing and finance. Check the distance allowance included at delivery so it is not counted twice. We do not build a payback calculation from a brochure consumption line or assume cheap home electricity will always be available.
BYD power adjustment and 360° view versus Honda heating and eight-speaker audio
The October BYD sheet lists heated front seats, six-way power driver adjustment and four-way power passenger adjustment for Premium. Its 360° camera is paired with four-zone rear sensors; the front two-zone parking-sensor row is marked unavailable. Do not assume a front proximity warning because the car provides a surrounding image. It also lists a 10.1-inch centre screen, four speakers and wireless phone charging.
The standard Honda lists a manually adjustable, height-adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Its nine-inch Google-built-in display and Bose eight-speaker system do not require buying Kuro Edition. Honda lists a three-angle rear camera and four sensors at each end; that is not a 360° camera. Kuro's colour and spoiler treatment is a separate buying choice.
I would demonstrate seating position, heater controls, parking alerts and the actual phone before scoring the cabin. More speakers do not prove better sound, and an electric seat does not guarantee comfort. If two people drive, repeat the adjustment and parking exercise with each rather than relying on one person's first impression.
| Attribute | BYD ATTO 1 Premium | Honda Super-ONE |
|---|---|---|
| cabin and parking | BYD ATTO 1 PremiumHeated power front seats (driver 6-way/passenger 4-way), 360° camera/rear sensors; front sensor row unavailable | Honda Super-ONEHeated fronts/steering, manual driver, Bose 8-speaker; 3-angle rear camera and four front/four rear sensors |
Get the coverage terms and try the restraints before choosing on a warranty headline
BYD's national page advertises six years or 150,000 km for the vehicle, eight years or 160,000 km for the traction battery and eight years of roadside assistance, with terms and exclusions. Honda describes up to five years, made up of three manufacturer years plus two distributor years, and battery-capacity cover for eight years or 160,000 km under stated conditions. Those are not identical contracts or unconditional promises covering every item.
Ask for the retained-capacity threshold, service requirements, exclusions and local workshop arrangements for the exact car. Honda lists servicing every twelve months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. Obtain BYD's applicable schedule and both priced plans rather than treating an optional service package in a form as included.
Both list driver assistance and child-restraint provisions. Follow their manuals when installing seats and demonstrate alerts safely. This article does not establish a matched ANCAP result, failure rate, repair delay or resale forecast. A camera, battery warranty or brand history cannot substitute for those measurements.
A local city-car shortlist, with independent driving impressions kept separate
Driven Car Guide's 29 July 2026 Super-One first drive explicitly names ATTO 1 among New Zealand small-EV alternatives. It supports the buying relationship, but its driving impressions, range references and launch prices are not our own measurements or current offer terms.
This is documentary New Zealand buying analysis using sources consulted on 20 October 2026 UTC, including the October BYD sheet and Honda's August brochure. We have not conducted a joint drive, charge, audio or luggage test. Delivered specification, contractual cover and transaction-specific totals still need confirmation.
Buy the small car that solves the actual four-person journey
Proceed with ATTO 1 Premium if the four-seat and luggage trial works, charging is practical and the written Premium offer confirms the promotional price and equipment. Its battery, power front seats and 360° view are useful reasons to inspect it, without requiring a promised range or cost victory.
Proceed with standard Super-ONE if its narrower, shorter body makes your parking usable, the Magic Seats solve your real loads and its heating, controls and audio are worth the complete proposal. Do not pay for Kuro just to obtain shared standard equipment, and do not mistake Boost output for every driving mode.
If either fails the passenger, luggage or charging task, widen the shortlist through other buying guides. If both pass, decide with two complete quotes and the controls you have actually tried, rather than the largest number in a range headline.
Questions before ordering
- Can either car carry five people?
- No. Both selected New Zealand versions are four-seaters. ATTO 1 Premium is not a five-seat Dolphin, and standard Super-ONE is not a Jazz. If a fifth place is required, change the shortlist.
- Is Premium NZ$33,990 driveaway?
- The Andrew Simms card says NZ$33,990 plus ORC. October national MSRP and the order base are NZ$36,990. Eligibility, fees and the exact Premium total require a quote; the default Essential summary does not settle them.
- Does Honda quote a matching WLTP range and 50 kW vehicle charging?
- The current primary NZ range reference uses NEDC, not WLTP. The charge note uses a compatible 50 kW charger for about 30 minutes from 15 to 80%; it does not independently establish the car’s DC peak.
- Does Premium have power passenger adjustment and front parking sensors?
- The October NZ table lists four-way power passenger adjustment and six-way power driver adjustment. It marks front sensors unavailable, while Premium has a 360° camera and rear sensors. Confirm the supplied specification.
- Do I need Kuro Edition for heated seats and Bose audio?
- The standard Super-ONE already lists heated front seats, heated steering, Bose eight-speaker audio and Magic Seats. Kuro is a separate colour and styling choice, not the source of those shared features.