BYD Atto 3 vs Jaecoo J7

The BYD Atto 3 starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J7 opens at $37,990. That makes the Jaecoo J7 the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

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 $41,789 respectively.

The BYD Atto 3 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Jaecoo J7, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The BYD Atto 3 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 5-inch digital dash, while the Jaecoo J7 gets a 13.2-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Atto 3 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and V2L that you will not find on the Jaecoo J7. The Jaecoo J7 counters with Apple CarPlay, power tailgate and Sony audio. 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 7.9 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 responds with a Petrol making 137kW and 275Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The BYD Atto 3 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 137kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 3 is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BYD Atto 3 measures 4,455mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 45mm shorter than the Jaecoo J7 at 4,500mm (2,672mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 440L in the BYD Atto 3 and 424L in the Jaecoo J7, giving the BYD Atto 3 a 16L advantage.

For towing, the Jaecoo J7 leads with a 1,350kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

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 / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7). The Jaecoo J7 has longer coverage.