TIMES Best Inventions 2025 - ATTO 1

05 November 2025

In a fantastic achievement for electric mobility, the BYD ATTO 1 also know as the BYD Seagull has been named one of TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2025

Each year, TIME’s editors evaluate hundreds of innovations worldwide, selecting products that represent originality, effectiveness, ambition, and impact. This year, the ATTO 1 earned its place among ground breaking technologies from every corner of the globe, and for good reason.

Affordable Innovation for the Masses

Described by TIME as BYD’s “star and cheapest offering,” the Seagull makes electric driving more accessible than ever. Compact, efficient, and city-friendly, it proves that an EV doesn’t need to come with a luxury price tag.

Global Momentum

Since its launch, the ATTO 1 has become a sensation. The millionth unit rolled off BYD’s production line in June, marking a major milestone for the brand.

Why TIME’s Recognition Matters

Being listed among TIME’s Best Inventions is about more than technology, it’s about impact. The ATTO 1 embodies BYD’s mission to make clean mobility attainable for all. It challenges the perception that EVs are reserved for premium buyers and demonstrates how thoughtful design and efficient engineering can bring real change to the way the world moves.

Driving the Future of Electric Mobility

With the ATTO 1, BYD continues to prove that innovation and affordability can go hand-in-hand. As TIME’s recognition affirms, this little EV is making a big impact, redefining what’s possible in the global shift toward sustainable, electric transport.