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Atto 3
4/11 winsEx-showroom₹24.90–27.60L
On-road₹25.73L
Atto 3vseMAX 7
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eMAX 7
4/11 winsEx-showroom₹27.90–29.90L
On-road₹28.82L
Get the Atto 3 — best overall, leading on price, efficiency and boot space. Pick the eMAX 7 if range matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
What matters depends on how you drive.
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Atto 3
Atto 3 leads on price, efficiency and boot space. eMAX 7 is the closest alternative, ahead on range and range added per charging stop.
On-road priceLower is better
Atto 3₹25.73LBest in this comparison
eMAX 7₹28.82L
Claimed range
Atto 3521 km
eMAX 7530 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
Atto 311.6 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
eMAX 713.5 kWh/100 km
Boot space
Atto 3440 LBest in this comparison
eMAX 7180 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Atto 350 min
eMAX 737 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
Atto 35 ★ Euro NCAP
eMAX 7Not rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Atto 3eMAX 7
Claimed range
Atto 3521km
eMAX 7Best in this comparison530km
On-road priceDelhi
Atto 3Best in this comparison₹25.73L
eMAX 7₹28.82L
Batteryusable
Atto 360.5kWh
eMAX 7Best in this comparison71.8kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Atto 350min
eMAX 7Best in this comparison37min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Atto 3Best in this comparison7.3s
eMAX 78.6s
Power
Atto 3150kW
eMAX 7150kW
Boot space
Atto 3Best in this comparison440L
eMAX 7180L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Atto 35 ★ Euro NCAP
eMAX 7Not rated
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
Atto 3 4eMAX 7 1Tie / no winner 3
Value
Atto 3
₹25.73L — ₹3.09L less on-road than the eMAX 7.
Range · too close to call
eMAX 7 & Atto 3
Within 2% of each other: eMAX 7 530 km vs Atto 3 521 km.
Efficiency
Atto 3
11.6 kWh/100 km — 1.9 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the eMAX 7.
Performance
Atto 3
7.3 s — 1.3 s quicker to 100 km/h than the eMAX 7.
DC fast charging
eMAX 7
150 km — 41 km more range per 15-minute stop than the Atto 3.
Home charging
No clear winner
All level on home-charging time.
Space
Atto 3
440 L — 260 L more boot space than the eMAX 7.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Atto 3
Atto 3 89%eMAX 7 11%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹25.73L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 11.6 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹26.52L
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
Atto 3365–417km
eMAX 7Best in this comparison371–424km
eMAX 7 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
Atto 3109km / 15 min
eMAX 7Best in this comparison150km / 15 min
eMAX 7 adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
Atto 358km / hour
eMAX 7Best in this comparison59km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — eMAX 7 soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Atto 3Best in this comparison₹1.09/km
eMAX 7₹1.27/km
Atto 3 is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
Atto 3Best in this comparison₹4,939
eMAX 7₹5,438
You pay the least for each km of range with the Atto 3.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
Atto 38 yrs/ 1,50,000 km
eMAX 7Not published
Atto 3 publishes battery cover; check the others with the dealer before you buy.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsAtto 3
₹26.52L
eMAX 7
₹29.74L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingAtto 3 is cheapest to own — ₹3,22,095 less than the eMAX 7 over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
Atto 3Best in this comparison₹43,234Loan ₹20,58,560 · interest ₹5,35,455
eMAX 7₹48,425Loan ₹23,05,760 · interest ₹5,99,755
The Atto 3 costs ₹5,192 less a month than the eMAX 7.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
Atto 3Best in this comparison₹1,310₹1.09/km
eMAX 7₹1,528₹1.27/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹83,772 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Atto 3 | eMAX 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹24,90,000 | ₹27,90,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹74,700 | ₹83,700 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹25,73,200 | ₹28,82,200 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
Atto 3eMAX 7
The eMAX 7 is the longest — 255 mm longer than the Atto 3.
Length
4,455 mm
4,710 mm
Width
1,875 mm
1,810 mm
Height
1,615 mm
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,720 mm
2,800 mm
Ground clearance
175 mm
170 mm
Boot space
440 L
180 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
Atto 3eMAX 7
SpecificationAtto 3eMAX 7
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi60.5 kWh (usable)71.8 kWh (usable)Best in this comparison
Battery ChemistryLFP Blade BatteryLFP Blade Battery
Rangei521 km530 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi11.6 kWh/100km13.5 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 1 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i50 min37 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)9 hr9 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 3 differ
Power150 kW150 kW
Torque310 Nm (at motor)310 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h7.3sBest in this comparison8.6s
Top Speed160 km/h180 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Drive LayoutFWDFWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 6 differ
Length4455 mm4710 mm
Width1875 mm1810 mm
Height1615 mm1690 mm
Wheelbase2720 mm2800 mm
Ground Clearance175 mmBest in this comparison170 mm
Boot Space440 LBest in this comparison180 L
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 2 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Euro NCAP)Not published
AirbagsNot published6
ADASNot publishedNot published
ABSNot publishedNot published
ESCNot publishedNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 3 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle Warranty6 yrs / 1,50,000 kmNot published
Battery Warranty8 yrs / 1,50,000 kmNot published
Motor Warranty8 yrs / 1,50,000 kmNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
BYD Atto 3
- +Pro: Blade Battery fire-safety tech
- +Pro: Quirky guitar-string door trim
- +Pro: 521 km range
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (521 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (50 min)
BYD eMAX 7
- +Pro: Choice of 6- or 7-seat layouts
- +Pro: 530 km range on the larger pack
- +Pro: 580-litre boot space
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹28.82L)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (13.5 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Smallest boot here (180 L)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Atto 3 or eMAX 7?
The eMAX 7 claims the most at 530 km, followed by the Atto 3 (521 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The Atto 3 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹25.73L — ₹3.09L less than the eMAX 7. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the Atto 3 works out cheapest at ₹26.52L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the eMAX 7 adds the most range — about 150 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 37 min). On a home AC charger the Atto 3 is quickest to full, at 9 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The Atto 3 has the biggest boot (440 L), while the eMAX 7 has the longest wheelbase (2,800 mm). The Atto 3 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) has a current crash-test rating.