BYD Atto 3 vs Geely EX5

The BYD Atto 3 starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Geely EX5 opens at $41,990. That makes the BYD Atto 3 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 $46,189 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 Geely EX5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Geely EX5 packs more ADAS features with 8 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 Geely EX5. The Geely EX5 adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Atto 3 misses.

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 Geely EX5 gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Atto 3 stands out with Apple CarPlay and Dirac audio that you will not find on the Geely EX5. The Geely EX5 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats and V2L. 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 Geely EX5 counters with its electric setup making 160kW and 320Nm, paired to its gearbox driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Geely EX5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Geely EX5 is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 49.9kWh (BYD Atto 3) vs 68.4kWh (Geely EX5), giving WLTP ranges of 345km and 475km. DC fast charging peaks at 70kW (BYD Atto 3) vs 100kW (Geely EX5).

The BYD Atto 3 measures 4,455mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 160mm shorter than the Geely EX5 at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely EX5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 440L in the BYD Atto 3 and 302L in the Geely EX5, giving the BYD Atto 3 a 138L 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 7 years (Geely EX5). The Geely EX5 has longer coverage.