All comparisons
BYD Atto 3 vs MG S5 EV
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 6,199,000 vs NPR 4,399,000
The verdict
These two split the scorecard 3–3, with 1 measure tied, so the decision comes down to what you weight most.
- The MG S5 EV undercuts the BYD Atto 3 by Rs 18 lakh — about 29% of the more expensive car's price.
- The MG S5 EV carries 5 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- On the manufacturers' own claims the BYD Atto 3 goes 5 km further per charge. Expect both to fall short of those figures on hill routes.
- The BYD Atto 3 has an independent crash rating; the MG S5 EV has not been published, which is itself worth weighing.
- Tax band matters here: the BYD Atto 3 sits above the Rs 50 lakh line where the Clean Infrastructure Levy bites hardest, while the MG S5 EV does not.
Spec by spec
| Measure | BYD Atto 3 | MG S5 EV |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | NPR 6,199,000 | ★NPR 4,399,000 |
| Power | 100 kW (136 hp) | ★125 kW (170 PS) |
| Battery | ★49.92 kWh (Blade LFP) | 49.1 kWh |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | ★345 km (claimed) | 340 km (claimed) |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | ★310 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 175 mm | ★180 mm |
| Safety rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | Not rated |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the BYD Atto 3 or the MG S5 EV?
The MG S5 EV is cheaper at NPR 4,399,000 against NPR 6,199,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
BYD Atto 3 vs MG S5 EV — which is better for Nepali roads?
These two split the scorecard 3–3, with 1 measure tied, so the decision comes down to what you weight most. The MG S5 EV undercuts the BYD Atto 3 by Rs 18 lakh — about 29% of the more expensive car's price.