2024 BYD Atto 3 vs MG ZS EV : Specifications Comparison

Modified On Jul 11, 2024 05:07 PM By Samarth for BYD Atto 3

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The BYD electric SUV offers a choice between two battery packs, while the ZS EV has only one option, but starts at a much lower price than the BYD EV

With the launch of two new variants, the BYD Atto 3, now gets a more affordable variant and a smaller 49.92 kWh battery pack option. The MG ZS EV, already available with a similar capacity battery pack, is now a more closely priced rival to the newly introduced BYD variants. Let’s compare the detailed specifications of these two electric SUVs:

Price

	BYD Atto 3	MG ZS EV
Price	Rs 24.99 lakh to Rs 33.99 lakh	Rs 18.98 lakh to Rs 25.44 lakh

The MG ZS EV has a lower starting price, undercutting the newly launched base-spec variant of the BYD Atto 3 by Rs 6 lakh.
Even when the top-spec variants of the two EVs are considered, it’s BYD’s electric SUV that is priced significantly higher than the MG EV.

Dimensions

Model	BYD Atto 3	MG ZS EV
Length	4455 mm	4323 mm
Width	1875 mm	1809 mm
Height	1615 mm	1649 mm
Wheelbase	2720 mm	2585 mm

In terms of dimensions, the Atto 3 is 132 mm longer and 66 mm wider than the ZS EV.
While the ZS EV is 34 mm taller than the Atto 3, it has a shorter wheelbase by 135 mm..

Powertrain

Specifications	BYD Atto 3		MG ZS EV
Battery Capacity	49.92 kWh	60.48 kWh	50.3 kWh
ARAI-claimed range	468 km	521 km	461 km
No. of electric motor	1	1	1
Power	204 PS	204 PS	176 PS
Torque	310 Nm	310 Nm	280 Nm

The BYD Atto 3 now offers two battery pack options: 49.92 kWh and 60.48 kWh, while the MG ZS EV has a single 50.3 kWh option.
The Atto 3’s smaller battery pack provides a slightly higher ARAI-claimed range than the ZS EV, and its electric motor produces 28 PS and 30 Nm more output than the latter.
However, all variants of the BYD Atto 3 get the same electric motor, offering the same power output, with the top-spec variants getting a larger battery pack with a claimed range of up to 521 km.

Charging

Charging time	BYD Atto 3	MG ZS EV
DC Fast charger (0-80 per cent)	50 minutes (70 kW/ 80 kW charger)	60 minutes (50kW charger)
AC charger (0-100 per cent)	8 hours (49.92 kWh battery) 9.5 hours to 10 hours (60.48 kWh battery)	8.5 to 9 hours (with 7.4 kW charger)

The Atto 3 supports a 70 kW DC fast charger on the entry-spec variant with the smaller battery pack and 80 kW on other variants, allowing it to charge from 0-80 percent in just 50 minutes. However, the ZS EV comes with a 50 kW DC fast charging option, taking 60 minutes to achieve the same charge.
Using an AC charger, the Atto 3 can be charged from 0 to 100 percent in 8 hours for the lower variant and it takes up to 10 hours for the top-spec variants. The ZS EV takes almost 1 hour less for the same task.

Features

Features	BYD Atto 3	MG ZS EV
Exterior	Adaptive LED headlights LED DRLs LED taillights 18-inch alloy wheels Connected LED tail lights Roof rails	Auto-LED headlights with follow-me home function LED DRLs LED taillights 17-inch alloy wheels Roof rails
Interior	Dual-tone black & blue cabin theme with silver inserts Leather seat upholstery 60:40 split folding rear seats Front centre armrest with storage Rear centre armrest with cupholders Height adjustable headrests for rear seats Rear parcel tray	Dual-tone black and beige cabin theme Leather seat upholstery 60:40 split folding rear seats Front centre armrest with storage Rear centre armrest with cupholders Height adjustable headrests for all seats Rear parcel tray
Comfort & Convenience	Push-button start/stop Power folding and electrically adjustable ORVMs with heating function Panoramic sunroof Ambient lighting 5-inch digital driver’s display Auto AC with rear vents Wireless phone charger 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat 4-way front adjustable passenger seat Keyless entry Power window with driver side one-touch down	Push-button start/stop Power folding and electrically adjustable ORVMs with heating function Tilt adjustment for the steering wheel Panoramic sunroof 7-inch digital driver’s display Automatic AC with rear vents Wireless phone charger 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat Keyless entry Power window with driver side one-touch up/down
Infotainment	12.8-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system 8-speakers Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay	10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system 6-speaker music system Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay OTA update Connected car technology
Safety	7 airbags (standard) Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) 360-degree camera with blind view monitor Electronic stability control (ESC) ABS with EBD Front and rear parking sensors Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Rear defogger Electronic parking brake with auto hold All wheel disc brakes Hill-descent control ISOFIX child seat anchorages	6 airbags (standard) Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) 360-degree camera with blind spot monitor Electronic stability control (ESC) ABS with EBD Rear parking sensors Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Rear fog lamps Rear defogger All wheel disc brakes Electronic parking brake with auto hold Rain-sensing wipers Hill-climb assist Hill-descent control ISOFIX child seat anchorages

Key Takeaways

Both the electric SUV gets common features like a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charger, push start/stop button, keyless entry, and 6-way power adjustable driver seat. In terms of safety, both get a 360-degree camera, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), all-wheel disc brakes and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as well.

That said, the Atto 3 has certain feature advantages over the ZS EV in the form of a bigger 12.8-inch touchscreen system, an 8-speaker music system, and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat, and an additional airbag as well.
The ZS EV, on the other hand, also has some unique features such as height adjustable headrests for all the seats (Atto 3 gets only at the rear), a bigger 7-inch digital driver's display, and connected car tech which is a miss in the Atto 3.

Verdict

If you prefer more features, including a bigger touchscreen, a futuristic cabin, a more powerful electric SUV along with a higher claimed range figure, and extra safety features like an additional airbag, the BYD Atto 3 can be your pick. However, if you want a premium electric car with a similar battery pack as offered on the base-spec Atto 3 but at a lower price, then the ZS EV should be your choice with a near identical features set. Which one would you choose? Let us know in the comments!

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