BYD Atto 3 and MG MG4 EV

Two electric cars side by side, with every figure kept on its own test cycle.

QuestionBYD Atto 3MG MG4 EV
Powertrain Electric Electric
Body Crossover Hatchback
Official range up to420 km WLTP
Market or version specific
up to530 km WLTP
Market or version specific
Battery 60.5 kWh
Market or version specific
49–77 kWh
Market or version specific
Peak DC charging up to88 kW
Published reference
up to144 kW
Published reference
Published fast charge 30–80% in about 29 minutes claimed 10–80% from about 26 minutes claimed
Efficiency reference about16 kWh/100 km
Market or version specific
from16 kWh/100 km
Market or version specific
Seats 5 5

A copper figure leads only where both cars publish the same measure on the same test cycle. Hover a mark to see how far the figure can be trusted.

Our view. Choose by the charging you can rely on, the version sold in your market and the journeys you repeat. A larger maximum number is not automatically the better ownership experience.

BYD Atto 3 rapid charging

29 min30%80%
Manufacturer claim, peak 88 kW. Real sessions slow as the battery fills and vary with temperature and charger.

MG MG4 EV rapid charging

26 min10%80%
Manufacturer claim, peak 144 kW. Real sessions slow as the battery fills and vary with temperature and charger.

Verify the local version

Batteries, motor outputs, standard equipment, warranties, connectors and even model names change by market. Check the exact local specification before buying.

Swap one of these cars

Try “Ioniq 5 charging”, “battery warranty” or “plug-in hybrid”.