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Atto 3
4/11 winsEx-showroom₹24.90–27.60L
On-road₹25.73L
Atto 3vsSeal
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Seal
6/11 winsEx-showroom₹41.50–53.65L
On-road₹42.83L
Get the Atto 3 — best overall, leading on price, efficiency and boot space. Pick the Seal if range matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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Atto 3
Atto 3 leads on price, efficiency and boot space. Seal is the closest alternative, ahead on range, range added per charging stop and acceleration.
On-road priceLower is better
Atto 3₹25.73LBest in this comparison
Seal₹42.83L
Claimed range
Atto 3521 km
Seal650 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
Atto 311.6 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Seal12.7 kWh/100 km
Boot space
Atto 3440 LBest in this comparison
Seal400 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Atto 350 min
Seal26 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingLevel · Current ratings only
Atto 35 ★ Euro NCAP
Seal5 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Atto 3Seal
Claimed range
Atto 3521km
SealBest in this comparison650km
On-road priceDelhi
Atto 3Best in this comparison₹25.73L
Seal₹42.83L
Batteryusable
Atto 360.5kWh
SealBest in this comparison82.56kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Atto 350min
SealBest in this comparison26min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Atto 37.3s
SealBest in this comparison3.8s
Power
Atto 3150kW
SealBest in this comparison230kW
Boot space
Atto 3Best in this comparison440L
Seal400L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Atto 35 ★ Euro NCAP
Seal5 ★ Euro NCAP
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 4Seal 3Tie / no winner 1
Value
Atto 3
₹25.73L — ₹17.10L less on-road than the Seal.
Range
Seal
650 km — 129 km more claimed range than the Atto 3.
Efficiency
Atto 3
11.6 kWh/100 km — 1.1 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the Seal.
Performance
Seal
3.8 s — 3.5 s quicker to 100 km/h than the Atto 3.
DC fast charging
Seal
262 km — 153 km more range per 15-minute stop than the Atto 3.
Home charging
Atto 3
9 h — 2 h faster to a full AC charge than the Seal.
Space
Atto 3
440 L — 40 L more boot space than the Seal.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Atto 3
Atto 3 89%Seal 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
SealBest in this comparison455–520km
Seal 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
SealBest in this comparison262km / 15 min
Seal 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
SealBest in this comparison59km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Seal soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Atto 3Best in this comparison₹1.09/km
Seal₹1.19/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
Seal₹6,589
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
SealNot 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
Seal
₹43.69L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingAtto 3 is cheapest to own — ₹17,17,172 less than the Seal 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
Seal₹71,961Loan ₹34,26,400 · interest ₹8,91,247
The Atto 3 costs ₹28,727 less a month than the Seal.
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
Seal₹1,433₹1.19/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹84,344 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Atto 3 | Seal |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹24,90,000 | ₹41,50,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹74,700 | ₹1,24,500 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹25,73,200 | ₹42,83,000 |
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 3Seal
The Seal is the longest — 345 mm longer than the Atto 3.
Length
4,455 mm
4,800 mm
Width
1,875 mm
1,875 mm
Height
1,615 mm
1,460 mm
Wheelbase
2,720 mm
2,920 mm
Ground clearance
175 mm
145 mm
Boot space
440 L
400 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
Atto 3Seal
SpecificationAtto 3Seal
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi60.5 kWh (usable)82.56 kWh (usable)Best in this comparison
Battery ChemistryLFP Blade BatteryLFP Blade Battery
Rangei521 km650 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi11.6 kWh/100km12.7 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i50 min26 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)9 hrBest in this comparison11 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 5 differ
Power150 kW230 kWBest in this comparison
Torque310 Nm (at motor)Not published
0-100 km/h7.3s3.8sBest in this comparison
Top Speed160 km/h180 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutFWDRWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 9 differ
Length4455 mm4800 mm
Width1875 mm1875 mm
Height1615 mm1460 mm
Wheelbase2720 mm2920 mm
Ground Clearance175 mmBest in this comparison145 mm
Boot Space440 LBest in this comparison400 L
Kerb WeightNot published2185 kg
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot published235/45 R19
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedIndependent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publisheddisc / disc
Safety10 specs · 2 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Euro NCAP)5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2023)
AirbagsNot published9
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)
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (7.3 s)
BYD Seal
- +Pro: 3.8s 0-100 km/h on AWD
- +Pro: CTB battery-as-structure design
- +Pro: 650 km range on RWD
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹42.83L)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (12.7 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Smallest boot here (400 L)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Atto 3 or Seal?
The Seal claims the most at 650 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 — ₹17.10L less than the Seal. 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 Seal adds the most range — about 262 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 26 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 Seal has the longest wheelbase (2,920 mm). The Atto 3 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) and the Seal (5 ★ Euro NCAP) have a current crash-test rating.