BYD Atto 3 Vs MG ZS EV Vs Hyundai Kona Electric - Range, Specifications And Features Compared

Published On Oct 11, 2022 05:52 PM By Tarun for Hyundai Kona

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All three locally assembled electric SUVs offer over 400km of range and premium features

BYD has revealed the Atto 3 premium electric SUV in India, its second model for the market. The EV’s prices will be revealed by December and deliveries will get underway from January 2023. With a larger battery and extra features, it serves as a more premium alternative to the likes of Hyundai Kona Electric and MG ZS EV.

Here’s a quick comparison between the three electric SUVs:

Spec Check

Specifications	Atto 3	ZS EV	Kona Electric
Battery Capacity	60.48kWh	50.3kWh	39.2kWh
ARAI-claimed range	521km	461km	452km
Power	204PS	176PS	136PS
Torque	310Nm	280Nm	395Nm
0-100kmph	7.3 seconds	8.5 seconds	9.7 seconds

The Atto 3 has the biggest battery pack here, offering the highest range of 521km. The ARAI-claimed range is around 60-70km more than what the ZS EV and Kona Electric offer. Even when we talk about the performance figures, the Atto 3 is the most powerful and the quickest of the trio. However, the Kona is the torquiest of them all.

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Which One Is The Fastest To Charge?

Hyundai Kona electric

Charging time	Atto 3	ZS EV	Kona electric
DC Fast charger (0-80 per cent)	50 minutes (80kW charger)	60 minutes (50kW charger)	57 minutes (50kW charger)
7.2kW AC charger (0-100 per cent)	Around 10 hours	8.5 to 9 hours	6 hours 10 minutes

The Atto 3 gets fast charging capabilities of up to 80kW, which can juice it up to 80 per cent in 50 minutes. The ZS EV and Kona electric can support up to 50kW fast charging, which does the 0 to 80 per cent charge-up in 60 minutes and 57 minutes, respectively. With a 7.2kW wallbox charger, the Kona electric will juice up the earliest since it has the smallest battery, followed by the ZS EV and the Atto 3.

Which Is The Biggest e-SUV?

Dimensions	Atto 3	ZS EV	Kona electric
Length	4455mm	4323mm	4180mm
Width	1875mm	1809mm	1800mm
Height	1615mm	1649mm	1570mm
Wheelbase	2720mm	2585mm	2600mm

The Atto 3 is the biggest SUV here, measuring around 130mm and 275mm longer than the ZS EV and Kona electric, respectively.

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Which Is The Most Feature-rich?

Features	Atto 3	ZS EV	Kona Electric
Highlights	Full LED lighting 18-inch alloy wheels Panoramic sunroof Digital instrument cluster Powered and heated front seats 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Wireless phone charging Seven airbags 360-degree camera TPMS ESP Hill descent control ADAS	Full LED lighting 17-inch alloys Panoramic sunroof 7-inch digital driver’s display Powered driver seat Automatic headlamps and wipers Wireless charging 10.1-inch touchscreen system Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Six airbags 360-degree camera ADAS (only select features) Hill descent control TPMS	LED headlamps 17-inch alloys Front heated and ventilated seats Powered driver seat 7-inch touchscreen system Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Electric sunroof Paddle shifters Wireless phone charging Six airbags ESC Rear parking camera Automatic headlamps

In terms of comfort and convenience, all the three electric SUVs pack more than enough premium features. The Atto 3 gets a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen system, which is a standout here. The Atto 3 and ZS EV both get ADAS (advanced driver-assistance system), but of varying capabilities.

MG ZS EV cabin

The ZS EV gets the basic ADAS features such as blind spot detection, lane-change assist, and rear cross traffic alert. The Atto 3’s safety suite features adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, front collision warning, blind spot monitoring, lane departure assist and lane-keep assist.

The prices for the Atto 3 are yet to be declared, but it is expected to be priced at around Rs 30 lakh. In comparison, the ZS EV ranges from Rs 22.58 lakh to Rs 26.50 lakh, while the Kona Electric costs from Rs 23.84 lakh to Rs 24.04 lakh (all prices are ex-showroom).