MG ZS 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 ZS EV for value.
MG ZS EV
MG
ZS EV
₹18.98 L
Range: 340 km
Battery: 50.3 kWh
Top: 175 km/h
Charge: 60 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 ZS EV | BYD Atto 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹18.98 L | ₹24.99 L |
| Battery | 50.3 kWh | 60.48 kWh |
| Real-world range | 340 km | 390 km |
| ARAI/MIDC range | 461 km | 521 km |
| Top speed | 175 km/h | 160 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5s | 7.3s |
| Motor power | 130 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor torque | 280 Nm | 310 Nm |
| DC fast charge (10-80%) | 60 min | 50 min |
| AC charging | 8 hr | 9.5 hr |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot space | 448 L | 440 L |
| Ground clearance | 177 mm | 175 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| NCAP rating | 5★ | 5★ |
Cells highlighted in green indicate the best value in that row.
Variants Available
MG ZS EV
- • Excite
- • Exclusive
- • Essence
BYD Atto 3
- • Dynamic
- • Premium
- • Superior
Key Features
MG ZS EV
- ✓ Panoramic sunroof
- ✓ ADAS Level 2
- ✓ i-SMART connected
- ✓ PM2.5 filter
BYD Atto 3
- ✓ Blade LFP battery
- ✓ V2L
- ✓ Rotating 12.8" screen
- ✓ Panoramic sunroof
- ✓ ADAS
Which is better for…?
Daily city commute
MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV squeezes ~6.8 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
MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV combines 5-seat capacity, 448L boot, and 5★ safety.
Tight budget
MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV at ₹18.98 L is the most wallet-friendly choice.
Long-term ownership
MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV ships with a 8-year battery warranty.
Pros & Cons
MG ZS EV
Pros
- + Premium feel
- + ADAS Level 2
- + Long warranty
Cons
- − Pricier
- − Lower ground clearance
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 ZS EV for value.
- Better real-world range: BYD Atto 3 — BYD Atto 3 delivers ~390 km vs 340 km.
- Better value (₹/km of range): MG ZS EV — MG ZS EV costs ~₹5,582 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: Tie — All score 5★.
- Better performance: BYD Atto 3 — BYD Atto 3 hits 100 km/h in 7.3s.
- Most affordable: MG ZS EV — Starts at ₹18.98 L — ₹6.01 L cheaper than the priciest here.