PKR 91,000 Apart Electric SUVs: BYD Atto 3 vs GAC AION V

You have PKR 89 to 90 lac. You want an electric SUV.

And here’s the thing: the BYD Atto 3 Advance and the GAC AION V Premium are separated by just PKR 91,000 on the sticker, but they are meaningfully different cars.

One gives you more power and torque. The other gives you a significantly larger battery and nearly 75km more realistic range.

Same price bracket. Very different propositions. This comparison will tell you exactly which one to buy, and why the decision is more nuanced than the price tag suggests.

Price & Warranty

BYD Atto 3 AdvanceGAC AION V Premium
Ex-Factory PricePKR 8,990,000PKR 8,899,000 ✓
ImporterMega Motor Company (MMC), a subsidiary of HUBCOLucky Motor Corporation (LMC)
Battery Warranty8 years / 160,000 km8 years / 200,000 km ✓
Vehicle Warranty 6 years / 150,000 km8 years / 160,000 km ✓

Performance

BYD Atto 3 AdvanceGAC AION V Premium
Motor Power201 hp ✓134 hp
Torque310 Nm ✓240 Nm
DrivetrainFWD Electric (both)

Battery & Range

BYD Atto 3 AdvanceGAC AION V Premium
Battery TechnologyBYD Blade Battery (LFP)GAC Magazine Battery (LFP)
Battery Capacity49.92 kWh64.5 kWh ✓
Claimed Range (NEDC)410 km520 km ✓
Realistic Range (EPA est.)Approx. 298 kmApprox. 372 km ✓
Est. Pakistan Real-World*250–290 km300–350 km ✓

*Estimated city driving with AC in Pakistani summer conditions. Actual range will vary.

Dimensions & Practicality

BYD Atto 3 AdvanceGAC AION V Premium
Length4,455 mm4,605 mm ✓
Width1,875 mm vs 1,876 mm (virtually identical)
Height1,615 mm1,686 mm ✓
Wheelbase2,720 mm2,775 mm ✓
Ground Clearance175 mm ✓171 mm to 185 mm
Boot Space1,340 L (seats folded) ✓427–978 L

Technology & Infotainment

BYD Atto 3 AdvanceGAC AION V Premium
Infotainment Screen15.6″ rotating LCD ✓14.6″
Apple CarPlay / Android AutoStandard (both)
Speakers69 ✓
Wireless ChargingStandard (both)
Ambient LightingStandard (both)
PM 2.5 FilterStandard ✓

Safety

BYD Atto 3 AdvanceGAC AION V Premium
Airbags7 (both)
NCAP Rating5-Star Euro-NCAP5-Star Euro-NCAP
360° Camera (SVM)Standard (both)
ADAS featuresStandard (both)
Parking SensorsFront + Rear (both)

Comfort

BYD Atto 3 AdvanceGAC AION V Premium
Seat MaterialFaux Leather ✓Artificial Leather
Climate ControlDual-Zone (both)
Rear Bench Recline137° Bed Mode ✓
Heated / Ventilated SeatsHeated + Ventilated (front)
Panoramic SunroofStandard (both)

Who Should Buy Which?

Choose BYD Atto 3 Advance if…

  • You want more power and torque (201 hp, 310 Nm)
  • The 15.6″ rotating screen genuinely appeals to you
  • Approx. 250–290 km real-world range is enough for your daily use
  • BYD’s established Pakistan market presence since 2022, with Mega Motors, gives you confidence

Choose GAC AION V Premium if…

  • Range confidence matters, 64.5 kWh battery, Approx. 300–350 km real-world
  • The 8-year / 200,000 km battery warranty is a priority
  • LMC’s nationwide after-sales (Kia infrastructure) gives you peace of mind
  • Rear passenger comfort (137° recline) matters for your family

Bottom line: PKR 91,000 apart, but far from identical. The Atto 3 Advance wins on power, torque, and screen size. The AION V Premium wins on battery capacity, real-world range, warranty, and rear comfort — at PKR 91,000 less. For city-only driving and a sportier feel, go Atto 3. For inter-city range confidence and long-term ownership security, the AION V is a harder argument to counter.

Prices ex-factory as of May 2026. Confirm on-road costs and warranty terms with respective authorized dealers before booking.

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