BYD Atto 3 VS Its Rivals | Which one to choose?

Electric cars are gaining pace and more customers are considering buying these zero-emission vehicles. With demand growing, many carmakers in the country are introducing more electric cars in the country. And the latest vehicle to come into the Indian market is the BYD Atto 3. But with the introduction of any vehicle, there always are competition. But it is safe to say that as of now, BYD doesn’t have any straight-up rivals.

The reason lies in the price range at which it is sold. Talking about the numbers, BYD launched the Atto 3 at Rs. 33.99 Lakh (ex-showroom). And at this price range, there aren’t any electric vehicles.

Still, the closest vehicles to rival the Atto 3 are the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona. There also is Volvo V40 but that is way more expensive that the BYD. But it’s always fun to compare cars in higher price ranges.

So, before further ado, let’s have a detailed comparison of how these cars fare with each other and how they compete with each other.

The Price of BYD Atto 3 VS Rivals

As of now, the Chinese company BYD has launched only one variant of the Atto 3, i.e. the extended range. And this variant costs Rs. 33.99 Lakh ex-showroom. So, to close up the gap, we are considering the top-end Exclusive Iconic Ivory variant of the MG ZS EV. Next, the top-end trim of the Hyundai Kona costs Rs. 24.03 Lakh also ex-showroom. Moving on to the most expensive vehicle, the Volvo V40 Recharge, it is offered with just one variant, P8 AWD. This vehicle is priced at a whooping, Rs. 56.90 Lakh (ex-showroom). Which is way too much considering the price of any of the other three cars.

Powertrain and Drivetrain | Motor, Battery, Power and Torque

The electric motor is a crucial part of the electric vehicle, of course. It defines the dynamics of the vehicle as well as the character of the vehicle. All 4 cars take a different approach when it comes to the power and torque figures.

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Well, the price of the vehicle also defines the power. Meaning, this it the Hyundai Kona electric generates the least power, followed by the ZS EV, then Atto 3 and the Volvo is the most powerful vehicle.

Nevertheless, as said before it is the Volvo V40 Recharge that is the most powerful. However, due to the efficient drivetrain, and relatively large battery, BYD offers the most range of the lot. BYD comes with a 6.48kWh battery that is good enough to extract a claimed range of 512kms. So, if the range is one’s priority now you know which vehicle offers the best value.

Dimensions

The next criterion to judge a vehicle is its size. And electric vehicles have an exceptional advantage when it comes to space and dimension ratio. As electric vehicles don’t have an internal combustion engine, it opens huge space on the inside. However, this is when the electric vehicle is made from the ground up.

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But all the cars in the list except BYD started as internal combustion engines and electric powertrain was implemented at a later stage. But numbers speak better than anything else.

When it comes to size, BYD Atto 3 is the longest and also the widest. It is also a size larger than the more expensive Volvo V40 Recharge.

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Additionally, BYD Atto 3 also had a lower height than the majority. This translated to better body control while cornering thanks to a lower centre of gravity.

Creature Comforts

At the price point, these electric SUVs are available at, all of them are bound to have feature-loaded interiors. Speaking of which, here is a glimpse of the crucial features that these electric cars possess.

Features
	BYD Atto 3	Hyundai Kona	MG ZS EV	Volvo V40 Recharge
Infotainment System	12.8-Inch	7-Inch	10.11 Inch	9-Inch
No. of speakers	8	6	6	13
Adaptive Cruise Control
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
Sunroof	Panoramic	Conventional	Panoramic	Panoramic
Instrument Cluster	All-Digital	All-Digital	All-digital	All-Digital
Driver Seat Adjustment	6 Way Electric	10 Way Electric	6 Way Electric	10 Way Electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 Way Electric	6 Way Manual	6 Way Manual	10 Way Electric
Auto-Dimming IRVM
360-degree Camera

Safety Features

Safety is the next most important aspect when buying any vehicle, including electric cars. And being electric cars, they need to be safer than their IC counterparts. Why?

Because electric cars’ performance and operation are more sensitive to temperature and altitude changes. Nevertheless, at this point, it is expected that electric cars at safe.

Safety Features
	BYD Atto 3	Hyundai Kona	MG ZS EV	Volvo V40 Recharge
Air Bags	7	6	6	7
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Lane Departure Prevention
High Beam Assist
ADAS features
Crash Test Rating (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested Yet	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Verdict

So, for the price and specifications, BYD Atto 3 does make every sense. Considering it offers nearly the same or similar features and technology as its more expensive competition.

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But in the end, it comes down to your budget and how much you are willing to pay. Cause except for Hyundai Kona you cannot go wrong with any vehicle.

Why not Hyundai Kona? Well, Hyundai Kona is the oldest vehicle on the list and as of now the company also has no plans to update it in the Indian market. Although it has already been updated in many international markets.

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Let us know in the comment section, which vehicle will you pick from the lot if you are given a choice. Also, do tell the reason.