The sub-100 kW EV segment in Nepal is turning out to be a hotly-contested segment with numerous offerings in contention from several manufacturers. With MG Motors announcing lucrative pricing for the ZS EV 99 kW, it is sure to pose a threat to its main competition, the BYD Atto 3 100 kW, including the top-of-the-line variant of the current market leader, the Nexon EV.

We compare the new MG ZS EV 99 kW against its main rival, the BYD Atto 3 100 kW, on paper to see how both of them stack up in terms of power, dimensions, features, and safety.

MG ZS EV 99 kW vs BYD Atto 3 100 kW – Power and Performance

Equipped with the ultra-safe Blade Battery and the born EV platform (e-Platform 3.0), BYD Atto 3 features fast charging from 0% to 80% in 50 mins, a range of 420 km according to WLTP tests with a higher battery capacity of 60.48kWh.

On the other hand, the new MG ZS EV with 99 kW motor peak power delivers 280 Nm of maximum torque while its 51 kWh battery capacity gives a WLTP range of 320km on a single charge, and it can be charged upto 80% within 30 minutes with an 8-year warranty for battery.

MG ZS EV 99 kW vs BYD Atto 3 100 kW – Dimensions

MG ZS EV 99 kW vs BYD Atto 3 100 kW – Safety*

MG ZS EV: Immobilizer | ESP | EBA | Hill launch assistance | ESS | HDC | Auto hold | Rear seat ISOFIX with upper tether & lower anchor | Rain sensor | Direct TPMS | Front/Side airbags for driver and passenger | Passenger-side airbag switch | Slide curtain airbags for driver and passenger | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | Intelligent High Beam Control (IHC) | Speed Assistance System (SAS) | Front collision Warning | (AEB + LDW + LKA +LCW) | Blind spot Monitoring (BSM) | Rear parking sensor | 360 camera | Front 3-point + pretensioner & load limiter | Rear 2 sides 3-point + pretensioner & load limiter | Front & rear safety belt reminder

BYD ATTO 3: Front airbags – driver & front passenger | Side airbags – driver & front passenger | Side Curtain airbags – front & rear | 360 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)

MG ZS EV 99 kW vs BYD Atto 3 100 kW – Features*

MG ZS EV: Panoramic Sunroof with anti-pinch | V2L Discharging | Headlights Home Function | Climate Control Air Conditioning | Driver Seat 6- way adjustable (electrical) | Passenger Seat 4- way adjustable (manual) | Front Seat Heating | 10.1” Touchscreen |Wireless Phone Charging | LED Headlights | LED DRLs  | Kinetic energy regeneration system (KERS) | 80% Fast Charging within 30 Mins

BYD 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 mins

MG ZS EV 99 kW vs BYD Atto 3 100 kW – Variants and Pricing

The MG ZS EV 99 kW comes in two variants with prices starting from Rs 48.49 Lakh and going up to Rs 52.49 Lakh for the top-of-the-line Deluxe variant. Likewise, the BYD Atto 3 100 kW is also offered in two variants with its price fixed at Rs 64.9 Lakh for the Superior variant while the pricing for the Advanced variant hasn’t been disclosed yet.

A proper review will be necessary to decide which sub-compact electric SUV will rule the roads but on paper, it seems like the ZS EV’s pricing will pose a serious threat to the competition.

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