BYD Atto 3 vs GAC Aion V

The BYD Atto 3 starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the GAC Aion V opens at $42,590. That makes the BYD Atto 3 the more affordable entry point by $2,600.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $43,989 and $46,849 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the BYD Atto 3 and GAC Aion V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the BYD Atto 3 and 88% for the GAC Aion V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GAC Aion V packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the BYD Atto 3.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Atto 3 and 7 in the GAC Aion V. The GAC Aion V adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Atto 3 misses.

The BYD Atto 3 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen, while the GAC Aion V gets a 14.6-inch display and 8.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Atto 3 stands out with Dirac audio that you will not find on the GAC Aion V. The GAC Aion V counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Atto 3 uses a Electric producing 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The GAC Aion V responds with a Electric making 150kW and 210Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 3 is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 49.9kWh (BYD Atto 3) vs 75.3kWh (GAC Aion V), giving WLTP ranges of 345km and 510km. DC fast charging peaks at 80kW (BYD Atto 3) vs 180kW (GAC Aion V).

The BYD Atto 3 measures 4,455mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 150mm shorter than the GAC Aion V at 4,605mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 440L in the BYD Atto 3 and 427L in the GAC Aion V, giving the BYD Atto 3 a 13L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Atto 3) vs 8 years / 150,000km (GAC Aion V). The GAC Aion V has longer coverage.