Global EV Comparison: MG ZS EV Standard Range vs BYD Atto 3 FWD
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…) has a starting price of €33990, compared to the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…), which starts at .
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | MG ZS EV Standard Range | BYD Atto 3 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China, Indonesia, India | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €33990 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €13750 | €26985 |
| GCC Score | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Range and Efficiency
The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…).
| Property | MG ZS EV Standard Range | BYD Atto 3 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 320 km | 420 km |
| Range (GCC) | 272 km | 357 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 51.1 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 49 kWh | 60.4 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18 kWh/100 km | 16.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.55 km/kWh | 5.91 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.3 | 6.5 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 110 kW, while the MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…) maxes out at 75 kW.
The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7 kW, whereas the MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…) is limited to 6.6 kW.
| Property | MG ZS EV Standard Range | BYD Atto 3 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 6.6 kW | 7 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 75 kW | 110 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.8 | 4.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | MG ZS EV Standard Range | BYD Atto 3 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 130 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 174 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6 s | 7.3 s |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.4 | 3.5 |
Dimensions
The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is longer and wider, but the MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…) is taller.
The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | MG ZS EV Standard Range | BYD Atto 3 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4323 mm | 4455 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2050 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1809 mm | 1875 mm |
| Height | 1649 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2581 mm | 2720 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…) features a larger trunk, but the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…) has a towing capacity of up to 500 kg, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | MG ZS EV Standard Range | BYD Atto 3 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1645 kg | 1750 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 448 l | 440 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1166 l | 1338 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 500 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.3 | 5.9 |
