BYD Atto 2 vs MG4
$31,990 vs $31,990. Two of the cheapest EVs in Australia, priced identically. One has more range and the Blade battery; the other has a 10-year warranty.
Specifications and pricing correct at time of publishing. Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
BYD Atto 2 Dynamic
From $31,990
Small Electric SUV
Single Motor (FWD)
130kW
345km WLTP
Rating pending
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MG4 Urban
From $31,990
Electric Hatch
Single Motor (FWD)
110kW
316km WLTP
5★ ANCAP (2023)
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Price Breakdown
With both at exactly $31,990, this is a pure head-to-head on what each delivers for the same money, and both rank among the most affordable EVs in the country. Either way you're getting electric running costs for the price of a mid-spec petrol small car.
Charging costs are near-identical, both will run for roughly $500–$700 a year on home electricity over 15,000km. The MG4's standout is ownership cover: a class-leading 10-year / 250,000km warranty with very long 40,000km service intervals, against BYD's 6-year / 150,000km. For a budget EV buyer planning to keep the car long-term, that warranty is a significant tilt in the MG's favour.
Safety Rundown
The MG4 holds a confirmed 5-star ANCAP rating (2023) with the full active-safety suite. At the time of writing the newer BYD Atto 2's ANCAP rating was still pending in our data, so if a confirmed 5-star rating matters to you, the MG4 currently has it locked in, confirm the Atto 2's status before buying. Both come with comprehensive driver-assistance systems.
Feature Showdown
The two take slightly different body shapes. The Atto 2 is a compact electric SUV that rides a little higher (165mm versus the MG4's 147mm), while the MG4 is a low-slung electric hatch with a sportier stance. Both are five-seaters with usable cabins and the clean, screen-led dashboards typical of modern EVs.
The Atto 2 uses BYD's LFP Blade battery, which can be charged to 100% every day without degradation concerns, a genuine real-world convenience. The MG4's trump card beyond warranty is the way it drives: it's rear-biased in its layout and widely praised as one of the more engaging affordable EVs to steer, where the front-drive Atto 2 is the more practical, SUV-flavoured choice.
Drivetrain
The Atto 2 has the stronger drivetrain on paper, with 130kW and 290Nm against the MG4 Urban's 110kW and 250Nm, and it's the quicker of the two (7.9s to 100km/h versus 9.0). It also carries the bigger battery, 51.1kWh versus 43kWh, for more range: 345km WLTP against the MG4 Urban's 316km.
Both charge at the same 82kW DC peak, so road-trip top-ups take similar time, and both are front-wheel drive through a single-speed transmission. So on raw numbers, power, range, battery size and acceleration, the Atto 2 leads. The MG4 answers not with bigger figures but with its longer warranty, confirmed safety rating and the keener driving feel that's made it a budget-EV favourite. Note that MG also offers longer-range MG4 variants higher up the range if outright range is your priority.
CarSorted Data Insight
In our database, the BYD Atto 2 and MG4 Urban are two of the cheapest electric vehicles on sale in Australia, and the fact they land at exactly $31,990 makes this a pure value face-off. The MG4's 10-year warranty is the longest of any EV on sale; the Atto 2's LFP Blade battery offers charge-to-100%-daily flexibility the spec sheet doesn't capture.
The Verdict
Buy the BYD Atto 2 if: you want more power, more range and the Blade battery, in a higher-riding small SUV body.
Buy the MG4 if: you want the longest warranty in the class, a confirmed 5-star rating and the sharper drive.
Compare both on CarSorted. See also: MG4 vs BYD Dolphin | Cheapest EVs in Australia.
The Verdict
Priced identically at $31,990, these are two of the cheapest EVs on sale in Australia, and they split on what each prioritises. The BYD Atto 2 wins on the hardware: more power (130kW vs 110kW), more range (345km vs 316km), a bigger Blade (LFP) battery you can charge to 100% daily, and a quicker 0–100. The MG4 counters with a class-leading 10-year warranty (versus BYD's 6), a confirmed 5-star ANCAP rating, and famously sharp handling. Buy the Atto 2 for the better numbers and battery; buy the MG4 for the long warranty, confirmed safety and the fun-to-drive factor.
Disclaimer: All information in this comparison was believed to be correct at the time of publishing (21 June 2026). Prices are manufacturer recommended retail prices (RRP) and may vary by state, dealer, and options. Driveaway costs include estimated on-road costs for Victoria. Fuel economy figures are WLTP/ADR combined cycle. Specifications can change without notice. Always verify with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
Published by CarSorted Editorial Team · 21 June 2026
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