Verdict
The RM16,000 dearer BYD Atto 3 makes sense for buyers able to charge regularly: its 60.48-kWh battery delivers a claimed 420 km of EV range, DC charging reaches 110 kW and the 201-hp motor gets it to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. The Proton eMas 7 PHEV is RM109,800, carries a 51-litre petrol tank and has an 83-km EV range, so it suits trips where charging is uncertain. It is also roomier on paper, with a 528-litre boot, but its 30-kW DC rate is far behind the BYD’s.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you want 420 km of claimed electric range, 110-kW DC charging and more complete parking and cabin equipment.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV if you want to spend RM16,000 less, need a 51-litre petrol backup and value its larger 528-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 RM125,800; Proton eMas 7 PHEV RM109,800.
- EV range: BYD Atto 3 420 km; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 83 km.
- Battery and DC charging: BYD Atto 3 60.48 kWh and 110 kW; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 18.4 kWh and 30 kW.
- Performance: BYD Atto 3 201 hp, 310 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 215 hp, 258 Nm and 8.0 seconds.
- Boot space: BYD Atto 3 434 litres; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 528 litres.
- Dimensions: BYD Atto 3 4,455 mm long with a 2,720 mm wheelbase; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 4,740 mm long with a 2,755 mm wheelbase.
Atto 3
- 420-km claimed EV range from a 60.48-kWh battery.
- 110-kW DC charging and a quicker 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Ventilated power front seats, panoramic sunroof and 360-degree camera.
- Costs RM16,000 more.
- 434-litre boot is 94 litres smaller.
- Six-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty has a mileage limit versus unlimited mileage.
eMas 7 PHEV
- RM109,800 price and a 51-litre petrol tank.
- 528-litre boot and 2,755-mm wheelbase.
- Six-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty.
- 83-km EV range is 337 km shorter.
- 30-kW DC charging is 80 kW slower.
- Manual front seats, no sunroof and no blind-spot information system.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM125,800 | RM109,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Atkinson Cycle |
| Horsepower | — | 98 hp |
| Torque | — | 125 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm✓ | 258 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 60.48 kWh✓ | 18.4 kWh |
| EV Range | 420 km✓ | 83 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW✓ | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 110 kW✓ | 30 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds✓ | 8 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | 1,750 kg | 1,735 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 434 litres | 528 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and 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 for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6 Speakers | 15.4" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 3 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8-Year/160,000 km Hybrid and Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery 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.
Used Atto 3 & eMas 7 PHEV for sale
Atto 3 vs eMas 7 PHEV FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 or Proton eMas 7 PHEV better?
The Atto 3 is better for regular EV use, with 420 km of claimed range, a 60.48-kWh battery and 110-kW DC charging. Choose the eMas 7 PHEV for petrol backup, a larger boot and a lower purchase price.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 3 costs RM125,800 and the Proton eMas 7 PHEV costs RM109,800, so the Atto 3 is RM16,000 more expensive.
Which one charges faster?
The BYD Atto 3 charges faster on both listed inputs: 7 kW AC and 110 kW DC, versus 6.6 kW AC and 30 kW DC for the Proton eMas 7 PHEV.