BYD showcased the limited edition of the Atto3 at the Delhi Auto Expo, while Hyundai also showcased the Ioniq 5 at the 2023 Auto Expo as their second electric car after the Kona EV. As people are increasingly adopting electric vehicles, let’s take a look at a comparison between Ioniq 5 and the Atto 3:
Design & Dimensions
The Ioniq 5 features a more modern and sporty design with sleek cuts across the EV. BYD, on the other hand, offers a more conventional design for its candidate, going with the usual family car element. We have the dimensions given below:
| Car/Aspect | Ioniq 5 | Atto 3 |
| Length | 4635 | 4455 |
| Width | 1890 | 1875 |
| Height | 1625 | 1615 |
| Wheelbase | 3000 | 2720 |
| Ground Clearance | 163 | 175 |
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The Ioniq 5 is 180mm longer and slightly wider, with a more extensive wheelbase as compared to the Chinese competitor. However, the Atto 3 is taller with more ground clearance, but it stands on 18-inch alloy wheels, while Hyundai equipped their EV with 20-inch alloys.
Battery & Range
Atto 3 is powered by a 60.48 kWh battery pack and an electric motor that churns out 201hp and 310Nm of torque. This EV has a claimed range of 521 kilometers on a single charge. It is FWD and goes from 0 to 100 kmph in 7.3 seconds. It can be charged from 0 to 100% in 10 hours with a 7.2 kW AC charger, while the 80 kW fast charger replenishes 0 to 80% in 50 minutes.
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Hyundai, on the other hand, equipped the car with a 72.6 kWh battery pack along with an electric motor producing 214hp and 350Nm of torque. It is RWD, on the other hand, with a claimed range of 631 kilometers on a single charge. It goes from 0 to 100 kmph in 7.6 seconds. This EV can be charged from 0 to 100% in just under 7 hours with an 11 kW AC charger. The 350 kW fast charger, on the other hand, charges the battery from 10-80% in just 18 minutes.
Features & Price
The Korean EV has the upper hand when it comes to features, it is equipped with pixel LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, Eco-processed leather upholstery, electrically adjustable ventilated & heated front seats, and heated rear seats. It has a digital instrument cluster and a HUD display, along with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and a Bose music system. It also has Home-to-car (H2C) connectivity with Alexa & Google voice assistant, a 360-degree camera and regenerative braking to name a few. Safety-wise, it has 6 airbags, VSM, ESC, TPMS, and level 2 ADAS features.
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Coming to the Atto 3, we have LED headlights, an electric tailgate, a 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, and a digital instrument cluster. It also has a wireless charging pad, a PM 2.5 air filter, a panoramic sunroof, and electrically adjustable seats. The safety features comprise 7 airbags, ABS, ESP, TPMS, and ECS, along with level 2 ADAS.
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Overall, the Ioniq 5 is a comfier and better-equipped electric vehicle with slightly more power and range. It is more luxurious, and Hyundai even offers a 3-year standard warranty with an 8-year battery warranty. If you have the budget, this should be your pick, as it is priced at ₹44.95 lakhs ex-showroom. The Atto 3, on the other hand, is slightly more compact and affordable. If you have to drive through narrow lanes with a tight budget, you can go for this EV for ₹35.49 lakhs ex-showroom.
