Jaecoo J7 SHS vs BYD Atto 3

The Jaecoo J7 SHS starts from $43,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Atto 3 opens at $39,990. That makes the BYD Atto 3 the more affordable entry point by $4,000.

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 $48,389 and $43,989 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 Jaecoo J7 SHS and BYD Atto 3 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 81% for the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 82% for the BYD Atto 3.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J7 SHS 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 8 in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 7 in the BYD Atto 3. The Jaecoo J7 SHS adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Atto 3 misses.

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

The Jaecoo J7 SHS stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging that you will not find on the BYD Atto 3. The BYD Atto 3 counters with Apple CarPlay and Dirac audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 145kW and 325Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The BYD Atto 3 responds with a Electric making 150kW and 310Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The BYD Atto 3 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 145kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 3 is 2.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 18.3kWh (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs 49.9kWh (BYD Atto 3).

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

Boot space is 431L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 440L in the BYD Atto 3, giving the BYD Atto 3 a 9L advantage.

For towing, the Jaecoo J7 SHS leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg 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: 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Atto 3). The Jaecoo J7 SHS has longer coverage.