BYD Atto 3 vs Hyundai Tucson: 5-year cost to own (Australia)
Over 5 years in Australia (12,000 km/yr), as of July 9, 2026, the Hyundai Tucson stays the cheaper car to own — about $51,974 vs $58,314 for the BYD Atto 3, a $6,340 difference over 5 years.
Novated lease (FBT exemption): for a salary-packaged EV the federal FBT exemption can cut the cost substantially — it depends on your income and tax, so it is not in the totals above. Source: ATO.
Cheaper to own over 5 years · AustraliaHyundai Tucson · $51,974 total · $6,340 less than the BYD Atto 3
BYD Atto 3 vs Hyundai Tucson — where the money goes
| Cost component | Electric · BYD Atto 3 | Petrol · Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | $24,638 (42%) | $17,986 (35%) |
| Charging / fuel | $4,534 (8%) | $7,922 (15%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | 12% (~$544) | — |
| Maintenance | $4,752 (8%) | $6,402 (12%) |
| Insurance | $12,725 (22%) | $8,500 (16%) |
| Financing interest | $7,290 (13%) | $6,789 (13%) |
| Registration & fees | $4,375 (8%) | $4,375 (8%) |
| Total cost of ownership | $58,314 | $51,974 |
When does the BYD Atto 3 win?
The Hyundai Tucson wins decisively here — $6,340 cheaper over 5 years; at typical assumptions this isn't a close call.
Only heavy drivers flip this one: the BYD Atto 3 needs more than about 27,000 km/yr to beat the Hyundai Tucson.
What decides the BYD Atto 3 vs Hyundai Tucson verdict
One line outweighs everything else here: depreciation. It costs $24,638 on the BYD Atto 3 against $17,986 on the Hyundai Tucson — a $6,652 swing to the Hyundai Tucson, bigger than the $6,340 that separates the two 5-year totals. On the BYD Atto 3, depreciation alone is 42% of its $58,314 total; on the Hyundai Tucson it is 35% of $51,974.
- Insurance: BYD Atto 3 $12,725, Hyundai Tucson $8,500 — $4,225 more in the Hyundai Tucson's favor.
- Energy: $4,534 of charging for the BYD Atto 3 vs $7,922 of petrol for the Hyundai Tucson — $3,388 the other way, to the BYD Atto 3.
- Maintenance: BYD Atto 3 $4,752, Hyundai Tucson $6,402 — $1,650 the other way, to the BYD Atto 3.
Energy is the BYD Atto 3's strong suit: $3,388 back, 53% of the Hyundai Tucson's lead — just not enough to turn it. The BYD Atto 3 starts $2,660 behind the Hyundai Tucson at the dealer, and ownership widens it — the 5-year gap grows to $6,340. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead by $2,113 after the first year and more than doubles that lead — $6,340 by year 5.
BYD Atto 3 vs Hyundai Tucson, side by side
BYD Atto 3
- 5-yr total cost
- $58,314
- Cost / month
- $972
- Cost / km
- $0.97
- Starting price
- $41,760
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Efficiency
- 15.5 kWh/100km
Hyundai Tucson
- 5-yr total cost
- $51,974
- Cost / month
- $866
- Cost / km
- $0.87
- Starting price
- $39,100
- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Efficiency
- 8.1 L/100km
- Australia electricity
- 33.00c/kWh AER
- Petrol (Australia)
- $1.63/L AIP