Verdict
At RM100,000, the BYD Atto 2 costs RM5,000 more than the Seres 3, but it brings autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction, adaptive cruise control and an 82 kW DC charging rate. Its 345 km range only edges the Seres 3’s 340 km, so that is not the deciding factor. The Seres counters with a larger 53.6 kWh battery, faster 11 kW AC charging and a far more useful 525-litre boot. For Malaysian buyers who prioritise safety assistance and quicker DC stops, take the Atto 2; luggage-heavy users should favour the Seres 3.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you will use its autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and 82 kW DC charging.
Pick the Seres 3 if a 525-litre boot, 11 kW AC charging and a RM5,000 lower price matter more than driver assistance systems.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 2 RM100,000; Seres 3 RM95,000.
- Battery and range: BYD Atto 2 51.1 kWh and 345 km; Seres 3 53.6 kWh and 340 km.
- Charging: BYD Atto 2 7 kW AC and 82 kW DC; Seres 3 11 kW AC and 60 kW DC.
- Boot space: BYD Atto 2 380 litres; Seres 3 525 litres.
- Driver assistance: BYD Atto 2 gets autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction and adaptive cruise control; Seres 3 has no autonomous braking or…
- Infotainment: BYD Atto 2 has a 15.6-inch rotating screen; Seres 3 has a 10.25-inch touchscreen.
Atto 2
- 82 kW DC charging rate.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction and adaptive cruise control.
- V2L output rated at 3.3 kW.
- Costs RM5,000 more.
- 380-litre boot is 145 litres smaller.
- 7 kW AC charging is lower than the Seres 3’s 11 kW.
3
- 525-litre boot.
- 11 kW AC charging rate.
- Costs RM5,000 less.
- 60 kW DC charging is lower than the Atto 2’s 82 kW.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.
- No V2L function listed.
What the Atto 2 has over the 3
What the 3 has over the Atto 2
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the 3: 525 litres against 380.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000 | RM95,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,020/mo | RM970/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,848 | RM2,718✓ |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,316✓ | RM1,401 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.58✓ | RM7.00 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM21,420 | RM21,193✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 7.3 hours | 4.9 hours✓ |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 45 min✓ | 65 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 174 hp✓ | 161 hp |
| Motor Torque | 290 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 51.1 kWh | 53.6 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 345 km✓ | 340 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 82 kW✓ | 60 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,650 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Westlake SU318a | Chao Yang SU318a H/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6-speaker Dirac Sound System | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 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 Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | — |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Atto 2 vs 3 FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 2 or Seres 3 better?
The BYD Atto 2 is the better-equipped choice for safety assistance and DC charging, with autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and 82 kW DC charging. The Seres 3 is better for boot capacity and 11 kW AC charging.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 2 costs RM100,000 and the Seres 3 costs RM95,000, so the BYD is RM5,000 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot?
The Seres 3 has the larger boot at 525 litres, compared with 380 litres in the BYD Atto 2. That is a 145-litre advantage for the Seres.
How long does charging take?
The Atto 2's 51.1 kWh battery takes about 7.3 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 45 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 82 kW peak. The 3's 53.6 kWh battery takes about 4.9 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 65 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 60 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The Atto 2 carries a 6-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the 3. Atto 2: 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty.