Government documents reveal automaker's plans for incredibly affordable new EV model — here's what we know so far

Government documents reveal automaker's plans for incredibly affordable new EV model — here's what we know so far

A new, budget-friendly electric vehicle could soon shake up the global marketplace. Government filings in Australia reveal that the Chinese automaker BYD has secured approval to sell the Atto 2, its smallest and potentially most affordable electric SUV, per a recent piece by the Driven. The Atto 2 is expected to undercut the company's current entry model, the Atto 3, which starts at around $39,990 in Australia. That price point suggests this new…