GAC Aion Y vs BYD Atto 3: Price, Features and Specs Comparison

GAC Aion, the electric vehicle (EV) subsidiary of GAC Group, has made its debut in the Nepalese market, with the Aion Y electric crossover. Distributed by CG Motors in the country, GAC Aion has launched the Aion Y electric crossover for Rs 54.99 Lakh.We compare the new GAC Aion Y against the BYD Atto 3 on paper to see how it stacks up regarding power, dimensions, features, and safety.GAC Aion Y vs BYD Atto 3: Battery, Motor Power and Performance[table id=273 /]GAC Aion Y vs BYD Atto 3: Range

Regarding range, the GAC Aion Y with its 61.54 kWh battery pack delivers a range of 405 kilometers (WLTP) on a full charge. The BYD Atto 3, equipped with a 49.92 kWh battery pack, provides a range of 345 km (WLTP), and the 60.48 kWh variant delivers 420 km (WLTP).

GAC Aion Y vs BYD Atto 3: Dimensions[table id=274 /]The GAC Aion Y is longer than the BYD Atto 3. Likewise, it is marginally narrower than the Atto 3 but taller than the Atto 3. At 2750 mm, the GAC Aion Y has a larger wheelbase compared to the BYD's 2720mm.  In terms of boot capacity, the BYD Atto 3 has a bigger boot measuring 440 litres followed by the Aion Y with 405 litres.GAC Aion Y vs BYD Atto 3: Features* GAC Aion Y: Full LED auto headlights with LED DRLs, Rear Fog Lights, 17" Aluminium Alloy Wheels, Rain Sensing Wipers, Electric Hidden Door Handles, Power Adjustable Side Mirrors, 14.6" Touch Screen Display, Electronic Pedal, Automatic AC, 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Panoramic Sunroof (with Electric Sunshades), Heated and Ventilated Driver's Seat, Ambient Lights, Wireless Charger, Ait Filter, 6 Speakers, 10.25" LCD Instrument ClusterBYD ATTO 3: Panoramic Sunroof with anti-pinch, Electrically Heated Exterior Mirrors, Driver Seat 6- way adjustable (electrical), Passenger Seat 4- way adjustable (electrical), Wireless Phone Charging, 12.8” intelligent rotating touch screen, Automatic Air-conditioning, LED Headlights, LED DRLs, V2L Discharging, Regenerative Braking, 80% fast charging within 50 minsGAC Aion Y vs Rivals: Safety*GAC Aion Y: 6 Airbags, Temporary Spare Tyre, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Auto hold, Traction Control System (TCS), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Rear Parking Sensors, 360 View Camera, ADAS systemBYD ATTO 3: 6 Airbags, 360 view camera, Digital Video Recorder (DVR), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Front 2 Radars, Rear 4 Radars, Electric Parking Brake System (EPB), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Hill Descent Control (HDC), Stop & Go Full Speed Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC- S&G), Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEB), Blind Spot Detection (BSD)GAC Aion Y vs BYD Atto 3: Pricing[table id=275 /]

Regarding pricing, the GAC Aion Y is positioned lower than the BYD Atto 3. The BYD Atto 3 offers two variants, whereas the GAC Aion Y is only available in a single variant.

*All the features mentioned are considering the top-end trim of the respective electric compact SUVs