MG Comet EV vs BYD Atto 3 — Which One Should You Buy?
Last updated 21 July 2026
Quick Verdict
Pick the BYD Atto 3 for range; pick the MG Comet EV for value.
MG Comet EV
MG
Comet EV
₹7.49 L
Range: 150 km
Battery: 17.3 kWh
Top: 100 km/h
Charge: — min
BYD Atto 3
BYD
Atto 3
₹24.99 L
Range: 390 km
Battery: 60.48 kWh
Top: 160 km/h
Charge: 50 min
Detailed Specifications
| Spec | MG Comet EV | BYD Atto 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹7.49 L | ₹24.99 L |
| Battery | 17.3 kWh | 60.48 kWh |
| Real-world range | 150 km | 390 km |
| ARAI/MIDC range | 230 km | 521 km |
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 160 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 13s | 7.3s |
| Motor power | 30 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor torque | 110 Nm | 310 Nm |
| DC fast charge (10-80%) | Not supported | 50 min |
| AC charging | 7 hr | 9.5 hr |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Seating | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot space | — | 440 L |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 175 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| NCAP rating | Untested | 5★ |
Cells highlighted in green indicate the best value in that row.
Variants Available
MG Comet EV
- • Pace
- • Play
- • Plush
BYD Atto 3
- • Dynamic
- • Premium
- • Superior
Key Features
MG Comet EV
- ✓ Dual 10.25" screens
- ✓ Connected app
- ✓ Compact urban
BYD Atto 3
- ✓ Blade LFP battery
- ✓ V2L
- ✓ Rotating 12.8" screen
- ✓ Panoramic sunroof
- ✓ ADAS
Which is better for…?
Daily city commute
MG Comet EV
MG Comet EV squeezes ~8.7 km per kWh — the most efficient here, ideal for stop-go traffic.
Highway long-distance
BYD Atto 3
BYD Atto 3 balances 390 km of range with 160 km/h top speed — best highway combo.
Family use
BYD Atto 3
BYD Atto 3 combines 5-seat capacity, 440L boot, and 5★ safety.
Tight budget
MG Comet EV
MG Comet EV at ₹7.49 L is the most wallet-friendly choice.
Long-term ownership
MG Comet EV
MG Comet EV ships with a 8-year battery warranty.
Pros & Cons
MG Comet EV
Pros
- + Cheapest 4-seater EV
- + Easy to park
- + Great as 2nd car
Cons
- − No DC fast charging
- − Tiny boot
- − Not for highways
BYD Atto 3
Pros
- + LFP battery = thermal safe
- + Quirky cabin design
- + Strong 7.3s 0-100
Cons
- − BYD service network thin
- − Touch-only HVAC fiddly
Final Verdict
Pick the BYD Atto 3 for range; pick the MG Comet EV for value.
- Better real-world range: BYD Atto 3 — BYD Atto 3 delivers ~390 km vs 150 km.
- Better value (₹/km of range): MG Comet EV — MG Comet EV costs ~₹4,993 per km of range — the lowest of the lot.
- Better DC fast charging: BYD Atto 3 — BYD Atto 3 hits 10→80% in 50 min.
- Better safety: BYD Atto 3 — BYD Atto 3 scores 5★ NCAP.
- Better performance: BYD Atto 3 — BYD Atto 3 hits 100 km/h in 7.3s.
- Most affordable: MG Comet EV — Starts at ₹7.49 L — ₹17.50 L cheaper than the priciest here.