BYD
eMAX 7
4/11 winsEx-showroom₹27.90–29.90L
On-road₹28.82L
eMAX 7vsAtto 3
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Atto 3
4/11 winsEx-showroom₹24.90–27.60L
On-road₹25.73L
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.
Pick your use and we re-rank the differences that decide it between these electric cars.
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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
eMAX 7₹28.82L
Atto 3₹25.73LBest in this comparison
Claimed range
eMAX 7530 kmBest in this comparison
Atto 3521 km
Energy useLower is better
eMAX 713.5 kWh/100 km
Atto 311.6 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Boot space
eMAX 7180 L
Atto 3440 LBest in this comparison
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
eMAX 737 minBest in this comparison
Atto 350 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
eMAX 7Not rated
Atto 35 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
eMAX 7Atto 3
Claimed range
eMAX 7Best in this comparison530km
Atto 3521km
On-road priceDelhi
eMAX 7₹28.82L
Atto 3Best in this comparison₹25.73L
Batteryusable
eMAX 7Best in this comparison71.8kWh
Atto 360.5kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
eMAX 7Best in this comparison37min
Atto 350min
0–100 km/hlower is better
eMAX 78.6s
Atto 3Best in this comparison7.3s
Power
eMAX 7150kW
Atto 3150kW
Boot space
eMAX 7180L
Atto 3Best in this comparison440L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
eMAX 7Not rated
Atto 35 ★ 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.
eMAX 7 1Atto 3 4Tie / 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
eMAX 7 11%Atto 3 89%
- 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
eMAX 7Best in this comparison371–424km
Atto 3365–417km
eMAX 7 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
eMAX 7Best in this comparison150km / 15 min
Atto 3109km / 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
eMAX 7Best in this comparison59km / hour
Atto 358km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — eMAX 7 soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
eMAX 7₹1.27/km
Atto 3Best in this comparison₹1.09/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
eMAX 7₹5,438
Atto 3Best in this comparison₹4,939
You pay the least for each km of range with the Atto 3.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
eMAX 7Not published
Atto 38 yrs/ 1,50,000 km
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 settingseMAX 7
₹29.74L
Atto 3
₹26.52L
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
eMAX 7₹48,425Loan ₹23,05,760 · interest ₹5,99,755
Atto 3Best in this comparison₹43,234Loan ₹20,58,560 · interest ₹5,35,455
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
eMAX 7₹1,528₹1.27/km
Atto 3Best in this comparison₹1,310₹1.09/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹83,772 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | eMAX 7 | Atto 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹27,90,000 | ₹24,90,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹83,700 | ₹74,700 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹28,82,200 | ₹25,73,200 |
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.
eMAX 7Atto 3
The eMAX 7 is the longest — 255 mm longer than the Atto 3.
Length
4,710 mm
4,455 mm
Width
1,810 mm
1,875 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,615 mm
Wheelbase
2,800 mm
2,720 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
175 mm
Boot space
180 L
440 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
eMAX 7Atto 3
SpecificationeMAX 7Atto 3
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi71.8 kWh (usable)Best in this comparison60.5 kWh (usable)
Battery ChemistryLFP Blade BatteryLFP Blade Battery
Rangei530 kmBest in this comparison521 km
Efficiencyi13.5 kWh/100km11.6 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 1 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i37 minBest in this comparison50 min
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/h8.6s7.3sBest in this comparison
Top Speed180 km/hBest in this comparison160 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Not published
Drive LayoutFWDFWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 6 differ
Length4710 mm4455 mm
Width1810 mm1875 mm
Height1690 mm1615 mm
Wheelbase2800 mm2720 mm
Ground Clearance170 mm175 mmBest in this comparison
Boot Space180 L440 LBest in this comparison
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 RatingiNot published5 Stars (Euro NCAP)
Airbags6Not published
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 WarrantyNot published6 yrs / 1,50,000 km
Battery WarrantyNot published8 yrs / 1,50,000 km
Motor WarrantyNot published8 yrs / 1,50,000 km
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 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)
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)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — eMAX 7 or Atto 3?
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 eMAX 7 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.