Aion Y Plus vs BYD Atto 3
Verdict
At RM119,800 versus RM125,800, the Aion Y Plus is RM6,000 cheaper and gives you a larger 63.2 kWh battery with 430 km range, plus an 8-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty. The BYD Atto 3 answers with the stronger drive: the same 201 hp but 310 Nm instead of 225 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds instead of 8.5, and 110 kW DC charging instead of 80 kW. It also gets V2L, more boot space, wider ADAS coverage and more than 12,000 Malaysian deliveries behind it. The BYD’s extra RM6k buys useful daily hardware.
Pick the Aion Y Plus if you want the lower price, slightly longer stated range, longer vehicle warranty and a space saver spare tyre, and can live without the BYD’s stronger ADAS and charging kit.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you want quicker performance, faster DC charging, V2L, a bigger boot and more active safety equipment for the extra RM6,000.
Key differences
- Price: Aion Y Plus RM119,800; BYD Atto 3 RM125,800
- Battery and range: Aion Y Plus 63.2 kWh and 430 km; BYD Atto 3 60.48 kWh and 420 km
- Motor output: Aion Y Plus 201 hp/225 Nm; BYD Atto 3 201 hp/310 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Aion Y Plus 8.5 seconds; BYD Atto 3 7.3 seconds
- Charging: Aion Y Plus 6.6 kW AC/80 kW DC; BYD Atto 3 7 kW AC/110 kW DC
- Boot space: Aion Y Plus 405 litres; BYD Atto 3 434 litres
Y Plus
- RM6,000 cheaper to buy
- Larger 63.2 kWh battery and slightly longer 430 km range
- Longer 8-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty, plus an 8-year/200,000 km battery warranty
- Less torque and slower acceleration: 225 Nm and 8.5 seconds versus 310 Nm and 7.3 seconds
- Slower DC charging at 80 kW, and no V2L listed
- Lacks the BYD’s autonomous braking and blind spot info; cruise control is passive, not adaptive
Atto 3
- Stronger 310 Nm motor and quicker 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Faster 110 kW DC charging and V2L listed at 3.3
- Adds autonomous braking, blind spot info and adaptive cruise with Stop and Go
- Costs RM6,000 more
- Slightly smaller battery and range: 60.48 kWh/420 km versus 63.2 kWh/430 km
- No spare tyre; it gets a tyre repair kit while the Aion has a space saver
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,800✓ | RM 125,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm | 310 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion Phosphate | Lithium Iron Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | 63.2 kWh✓ | 60.48 kWh |
| EV Range | 430 km✓ | 420 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 7 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW | 110 kW✓ |
| V2L | — | 3.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,455 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,615 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,750 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres | 434 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 235/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 235/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Chao Yang SU318a H/T | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Six-Speaker Bongiovi Sound System | 15.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Year, 200,000 km Warranty (Battery) | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | RM 160 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Y Plus vs Atto 3 FAQ
Is the Aion Y Plus or BYD Atto 3 better?
The BYD Atto 3 is the better all-rounder on paper: same 201 hp, but 310 Nm, 7.3 seconds, 110 kW DC charging, V2L and richer ADAS. The Aion Y Plus fights back on price, range and warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Aion Y Plus costs RM119,800, while the BYD Atto 3 costs RM125,800. The BYD is RM6,000 dearer, mainly buying stronger torque, quicker acceleration, faster DC charging, V2L and more safety assistance.
Which one charges faster?
The BYD Atto 3 charges faster. It supports 7 kW AC and 110 kW DC charging, compared with 6.6 kW AC and 80 kW DC for the Aion Y Plus.