MG ZS EV versus BYD ATTO 3 - Which is Better? We find out!

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
  • The BYD ATTO 3 and the MG ZS EV are two of New Zealand's best value electric vehicles and kiwi families are eagerly adopting both models - but which is better value?
    To find out, Gav put both vehicles head-to-head in the ultimate showdown, where only one vehicle can be victorious...
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Комментарии • 516

  • @sydjaguar
    @sydjaguar Год назад +123

    What a great review. You kiwis are so far ahead in the EV race compared to Australia

    • @michellet2890
      @michellet2890 Год назад +4

      I do see a lot these cars on aus qld roads. A lot of good reviews for BYD

    • @silverblade1654
      @silverblade1654 Год назад +1

      BYD is the vehicle with the most spontaneous combustion in my country. In 2022, it will spontaneously ignite at least 48 times in China! Vehicles of this brand are very dangerous!

    • @koheki
      @koheki Год назад +3

      But Australia already has apple CarPlay instead of us 😭

    • @dongshengdi773
      @dongshengdi773 Год назад

      ​@@michellet2890 Fake sales of Chinese EVs
      Asia's largest new energy automaker goes bankrupt, Why? Warren Buffett reduces stake in China's BYD
      Sep 10 2022
      In the nearly 30 years of domestic auto industry development, China hasn't been able to overcome the core technical issues of automobiles in the era of internal combustion engines. The rise of the new energy vehicle industry, represented by electric vehicles, had prompted the CCP's top brass to plan to seize the high ground in the new energy auto industry and supply chain and to dominate the production and sales of this industry by taking drastic steps to "overtake" its competitors. But now China's star new energy automaker went bankrupt and Warren Buffett reduces his stake in BYD. Why?
      Because of over government subsidies.

    • @dasamkoo2012
      @dasamkoo2012 Год назад +1

      How many charging piles are there in your city?

  • @stephenodonohue9876
    @stephenodonohue9876 Год назад +21

    Hi Gavin, ove the show. The problem you're having with the Byd's cruise control is it's set at 30 automatically. If you click up, it starts at 30kph. However, if you click down, it will start at the speed you're travelling at. As with you, I was quite nervous every time I set it. A comment on a phone call to BYD (about tyres) set me straight. A big relief.
    P.S. any chance of doing a piece on EV tyres. I'm finding it impossible to find out choices in OZ (the Atlas tyres on my Atto 3 seem fine, however a named brand might be quieter,more comfortable and give me more confidence when we get to winter). 10 different tyre retailers and not a single informed reply. It seems that no-one in OZ knows. NZ seems much further advanced in EV's than us... so maybe you'll have better luck.

    • @stephenodonohue9876
      @stephenodonohue9876 Год назад +1

      Actually, I "love" the show, I'm not sure, I "ove" the show :):

    • @fakejake8965
      @fakejake8965 Год назад +2

      I would go for a set of Michelin Primacy s on the Atto. They are not a dedicated EV tyre but you won't be losing much range and gain a lot over the Batmans. I am trashing the Atto to wear out the tyres as soon as possible 😂 (joking)

    • @AegisHyperon
      @AegisHyperon Год назад +1

      @@fakejake8965 those are the ones the MG uses

    • @AegisHyperon
      @AegisHyperon Год назад +1

      I've seen "EV tyres" advertised but they are only for bigger wheels, could go for a bigger rim with smaller sidewall but unsure how that would affect comfort

    • @stephenodonohue9876
      @stephenodonohue9876 Год назад

      @@AegisHyperon ta @AegisHypeeon

  • @dsloanerider
    @dsloanerider Год назад +1

    This is one of the best and funniest review videos ever. I already knew I wanted the ATTO3, but I watched your video to the end, because it was so engaging and funny. Well done!

  • @Brian-xd2oi
    @Brian-xd2oi Год назад +4

    Another brilliant review. Already subscribed, can't wait for the next vid. Best wishes Gav. Been waiting since March 2022 for our MG LR Trophy for the wife, its Dec 24th 2022!! I already own a Kona EV so we will be all electric when it arrives.

  • @therealkrisjenner
    @therealkrisjenner Год назад +3

    With the mg, instead of going through the screen to turn the lane tracing on, you can just pull the cruise control stalk quickly towards for autonomous steering you twice to enable mg pilot, as I think the lane cantering in the screen is just to assist the driver. Don’t quote me but I think there’s a difference. Great review!

    • @SanderSA-ny3lh
      @SanderSA-ny3lh Год назад

      Pilot software is illegal in the entire EU though. If you ever have an accident that way you'll face full liability, if you're unlucky criminal charges as not being in control of the vehicle equals reckless driving.

    • @therealkrisjenner
      @therealkrisjenner Год назад +1

      @@SanderSA-ny3lh good thing I'm not in Europe

    • @SanderSA-ny3lh
      @SanderSA-ny3lh Год назад

      @@therealkrisjenner
      If you want to get killed by idiots smashing uncontrolled cars into you then that's your business, obviously.
      I don't much feel like dying, or having my kids murdered because some corporation wants to make money off of broken beta software.

  • @bellshooter
    @bellshooter Год назад +2

    Good video, but the MG lane keep assist is not required for MG Pilot to work, if you set up MGP correctly you just need to pull the stalk to you twice to start it, after you have switched on ACC.

  • @bertgroeneveld1
    @bertgroeneveld1 Месяц назад

    Nice review. In The Netherlands however I would compare the BYD to the ZS EV Long range. That would tip the scales a bit. Looking at affordability I would go for the MG, when purely looking at design I would take the BYD.

  • @TalismanPHX
    @TalismanPHX Год назад +77

    The MG is an overwhelming value. Especially with the unlimited mileage warranty. Well done Gavin.

    • @andzc9230
      @andzc9230 Год назад +1

      we own one and we loving it

    • @dongshengdi773
      @dongshengdi773 Год назад

      ​@@andzc9230 Fake sales of Chinese EVs
      Asia's largest new energy automaker goes bankrupt, Why? Warren Buffett reduces stake in China's BYD
      Sep 10 2022
      In the nearly 30 years of domestic auto industry development, China hasn't been able to overcome the core technical issues of automobiles in the era of internal combustion engines. The rise of the new energy vehicle industry, represented by electric vehicles, had prompted the CCP's top brass to plan to seize the high ground in the new energy auto industry and supply chain and to dominate the production and sales of this industry by taking drastic steps to "overtake" its competitors. But now China's star new energy automaker went bankrupt and Warren Buffett reduces his stake in BYD. Why?
      Because of over government subsidies.

    • @SanderSA-ny3lh
      @SanderSA-ny3lh Год назад +2

      Depends on your locale though. Wouldn't MG be an absolute bugbear to ever repair because they use shitty imperial measurements for parts?
      Rover and Mini were infamous for that.

    • @mrkring1526
      @mrkring1526 Год назад

      Both are horrific

    • @Trevelyan1971
      @Trevelyan1971 6 месяцев назад

      The mg is crap and the warranty not worth the paper it’s written on.

  • @manolexing68
    @manolexing68 Год назад +2

    This​ was​ a lively and informative​ car review. Thanks for the details and looking forward​ to​ a proper​ charging​ comparison​ on these​ car​s. Just subed. Keep​ on driving!!!

  • @jawnmark
    @jawnmark 8 месяцев назад

    Well done mate!
    I just feel weird with the interior design of byd and I agree about the price.

  • @miatoolway9068
    @miatoolway9068 Год назад +1

    is there a specific reason, why you are comparing the non long range of the MG with the long range Atto ?

  • @rachaelb5465
    @rachaelb5465 Год назад +1

    What's the servicing cost of each car over 5 years?

  • @AntonyHart
    @AntonyHart Год назад +1

    Great video Gavin. My olds are considering both. I'll send them a link.

  • @macsnapper
    @macsnapper Год назад

    Great review thanks but also well done on the video/audio quality.

  • @varmaTrini
    @varmaTrini Год назад

    The MG ZS Ev has an extra USB port behind the rear view camera to install the Dash Camera.

  • @paulcockerton4158
    @paulcockerton4158 Год назад

    Looking forward to the MG4 Vs BYD Dolphin comparison video!

  • @dr.pksasidharan3678
    @dr.pksasidharan3678 Год назад +1

    Good review- I love the BYD, it is an amazing car, comfort, safety, range everything is better

  • @LaBambaCL
    @LaBambaCL Год назад

    we canadian brothers don't get either of these beautiful, affordable EV's. cheers

  • @Leon1one
    @Leon1one Год назад

    Would love an Australian review also!

  • @henrybreck4055
    @henrybreck4055 Год назад

    Nice one you Kiwi dude, I like your style, you are direct funny & quirky, keep it up......

  • @koheki
    @koheki Год назад

    28:58 I remember passing a zs ev on the highway and remembering someone waving so we mightve seem each other!

  • @niechen608
    @niechen608 Год назад +2

    It can be seen that the understanding of power recovery of new energy outside of China is very one-sided, and it is considered normal to have a dragging feeling. However, the fact is that BYD can achieve a level of kinetic energy recovery similar to that of Tesla with the calibration of body feeling and no dragging feeling.

  • @NaughtyGoatFarm
    @NaughtyGoatFarm Год назад

    I'm not sure you had the full mg pilot engaged.

  • @mohammadghazal8764
    @mohammadghazal8764 8 месяцев назад

    Amazing video, thanks a lot for all the efforts you put in

  • @tacho44
    @tacho44 Год назад

    Very fair report

  • @rovert1284
    @rovert1284 Год назад

    Considering the average age of the NZ car fleet is around 12 years it does raise the question as to what is going to be the actual lifespan of these cars. Probably uneconomical to replace the batteries in 12 years time (if still available) so perhaps better sticking to my ICE.

  • @ayni2723
    @ayni2723 Год назад +1

    Chery Omoda 5 👌🏼👍🏼

  • @ur67tube
    @ur67tube Год назад

    Excellent video and informative

  • @harrysmith8515
    @harrysmith8515 Год назад

    NZ is suitable to buy EVs as petrol in NZ is about 50% higher than petrol in Australia or China. Still people in China prefer to buy EVs as one charge lasting 400-500 kms cost about $15 electricity only.

  • @cptobvious8428
    @cptobvious8428 Год назад

    Agree with Aussie reviewer. When total cost of ownership, value, safety performance and handling are considered, any reasonably rationale person would have difficulty purchasing either of these vehicles over a base Tesla 3.
    The question I ask myself is where will these cars be in 3 years and where is the Tesla is 3 years?

    • @fakejake8965
      @fakejake8965 Год назад +6

      We own both and there is no planet where the Model Y is worth $35k more than the Atto.

    • @gilbertosughrue6349
      @gilbertosughrue6349 Год назад +1

      Tesla 3 is a sedan and these are hatchbacks which are much better for carrying larger/longer loads. I always wanted Tesla 3 to be a hatchback. The model Y is just too expensive.

    • @britishmalayasociety
      @britishmalayasociety Год назад

      @@fakejake8965 The Model 3 isn't $35k more than the BYD though. Even worse when you compare it to the Model 3. The BYD charges slower, has less range, is less efficient, UI is terrible, doesn't offer better driving dynamics, doesn't offer better entertainment. Less powerful, no access to Supercharging or the Tesla Lounge. The BYD is cheaper for a reason, but not that much more cheaper. Which is why Tesla sells something like 4 Model Y's for every ATTO.

  • @sfurry2
    @sfurry2 Год назад

    Hey Gavin. You needed to pull the MG ACC stalk towards you twice in rapid succession to turn on the Traffic Jam Assist (proper lane keeping). Far and away much better than the standard Lane Keep Assist.

  • @Dunroamin1952
    @Dunroamin1952 Год назад

    MG doesn't catch fire, unlike BYD

  • @ridgemills
    @ridgemills Год назад

    I'm a bit confused. In the first part of the review you say the MG feels quicker, with more punch. In the second half of the video you say the BYD feels quicker. Which one is it? 😄

    • @EcotricityNZ
      @EcotricityNZ  Год назад

      MG has more of a raw, instant "punch" feel when you mash the accelerator, whereas the BYD has more of a strong surge. -Gav

  • @jakjan1
    @jakjan1 Год назад

    great vid

  • @badchefi
    @badchefi Год назад +1

    The government incentive only inflated the prices of these two EVs in NZ while devaluing the EVs of the people that brought them before it was introduced.
    The MG sells for much less in China like the BYD - kiwis are getting fleeced like no one else.

    • @gilbertosughrue6349
      @gilbertosughrue6349 Год назад

      If you read the other comments, you'd see Europe is paying 20% more than we are, so Kiwis are doing alright. Of course they're cheaper in China, BYD has much stiffer competition over there.
      The government incentive was designed to "incentivise" the purchase of EV's and increase their uptake, which is exactly what has happened.

    • @badchefi
      @badchefi Год назад

      @@gilbertosughrue6349 how do you explain that BYD cost more in Australia than in NZ?

  • @colinframpton6118
    @colinframpton6118 8 месяцев назад

    Also, the MG has better service centers

  • @alferg
    @alferg Год назад +1

    I test drove both... & bought a Tesla. The Tesla is so much better for not that much more money.

  • @marsman1355
    @marsman1355 Год назад

    for sound test, i think so the BYD is big clearly and wide state.

  • @vinhqngouoc
    @vinhqngouoc Год назад

    I'm still waiting for building my dream in VN here 😂😆

  • @TheMelbournelad
    @TheMelbournelad Год назад +5

    I had these two on my short list here in Australia.
    BYD looked amazing and I kinda looked over the funky interior, but then the Local distributor torpedoed the good will with their shorting of the warranty by a year as promised and added all these money grabbing exceptions.
    MG ZS EV is amazing value and great inside for the money, and with BYD’s price increase now more value.
    However for the $15k more here the Tesla’s are just to good to go past, more so with new tax exemption if you lease, and get all the Tesla perks.

    • @fakejake8965
      @fakejake8965 Год назад +1

      The MG feels like a tarted up $25k vehicle that is sold for $45k. The BYD just feels nicer and is more resolved as an EV overall. I do agree that EV direct is a concern for me but it seems they are getting (a bit) better

    • @TheMelbournelad
      @TheMelbournelad Год назад +2

      @@fakejake8965 totally agree, advantage of a bespoke ev platform which atto is. But the interior of the atto aint for everyone. Mg is more mass market friendly.
      Yeah went so bad they renamed to BYD Australia 😂. I was looking at one I was meh on interior, but the warranty stuff just put it fully off my list, not to mention lots of people too as canceled orders seem to be issue

    • @fakejake8965
      @fakejake8965 Год назад +2

      @@TheMelbournelad overall both of them are great alternatives to similarly equipped ICE vehicles. Consumers will wake up soon enough and ICE sale will head down a cliff imo

    • @TheMelbournelad
      @TheMelbournelad Год назад +2

      @@fakejake8965 it’s started this year really. Depends how bad inflation etc is in 2023. If bad may plateau for a bit, but if the reduction act in USA has intended effect , and I assume similar incentives in other big markets, then yes the dive will start in 2023. Heaps of models due out this year.

  • @CulinarySpy
    @CulinarySpy Год назад +21

    In the BYD it helps in the daytime if you switch the screen to daytime mode, then you can easily see the numbers etc on the screen. You seem to drive around with the screen in night mode, not a good idea if you want to read it.

    • @andreasl4507
      @andreasl4507 7 месяцев назад

      Boring as car brands.

    • @huzidamasta
      @huzidamasta 10 часов назад

      ​@andreasl4507 what's as boring as car brands? What does that even mean lol how are car brands boring?

  • @peterjackson6228
    @peterjackson6228 Год назад +33

    At last! Someone who genuinely knows about the mechanics of cars! So many EV reviews are done by people who know absolutely nothing. I'm an avid fan of EVs, I own a 2022 MG ZS EV as it was the only EV in the UK that came anywhere near my budget.
    When I showed it to my colleagues at work, one of them went out and bought the MG 5!
    The BYD does look fantastic, I hear that they're coming to the UK in 2023.
    I've got three children, 11, 10 and 7. I use to have an MPV which fitted the children perfectly. I'm desperate to get another MPV, but I'm making do until they're reasonably priced and not based on a van.

    • @SanderSA-ny3lh
      @SanderSA-ny3lh Год назад +3

      Well, they're there now as the EU and UK rollout is simultaneous. The problem is the UK government put a huge 25% tariff on them to sabotage the competition and increase prices, so the value-for-money ratio is entirely distorted by government meddling.

    • @WiseGuy02
      @WiseGuy02 10 месяцев назад

      Didn't mention byd bursting into fire all over china.

  • @jaredneaves7007
    @jaredneaves7007 Год назад +20

    I think there is a misconception with the BYD regen braking. I test drove a BYD and it appears the regen increases with the brake pedal. It is set up to add more regen when you press the pedal and far before it engages the actual brakes. I might be totally wrong on this but I think this is just the way they designed it to integrate with the brakes and not be set up for single pedal driving.
    You can see the regen amount increase as you touch the brake pedal to test this.

    • @blueosaka2553
      @blueosaka2553 Год назад +7

      Correct. Think it will be easier for ICE car users to switch to an EV. Not sure if BYD did it because of that. I think it is a good idea.

    • @dongshengdi773
      @dongshengdi773 Год назад

      ​@@blueosaka2553 BYD is a joke. They sold mostly hybrids, not EVs .
      BYD is playing the same playbook as the CCP; copying and stealing other companies' technology. And then manipulating data to exaggerate their narrative.
      BYD is on top of the list as having the most repairs in China 😂 🤡 😂
      My friend has been working in BYD for over 20 years now . He saw how BYD would disassemble other popular cars like Toyota and Tesla, and then copy them .

  • @nakulanand4419
    @nakulanand4419 Год назад +13

    Got zs ev last month as atto 3 is just launched over here in India, byd too is fairly new company in the country. Already at about 1800 kms in a month and really happy with the car.

  • @bricksbymcfly
    @bricksbymcfly Год назад +9

    Everywhere else in the world the MG ZS EV has 470 liters..with the floor at the lowest point 👌

  • @maelong7
    @maelong7 Год назад +10

    You have become my favorite EV reviewer, and it's fantastic that you happen to be a local reviewer as well. Thank you so much for the insightful comparison.

  • @davideurenius5272
    @davideurenius5272 Год назад +12

    Love the Potato test! Game changer in car reviews. Thanks for this. 👌

  • @Artzwi
    @Artzwi Год назад +9

    Been looking forward to this one! You're fantastically entertanining, to the point i'm not allowed to watch these until the gf is here (even if we arent getting an ev yet. Keep up the awesome videos :)

    • @EcotricityNZ
      @EcotricityNZ  Год назад +4

      Thanks mate. You've made a happy man old. -Gav

  • @myvideotablemyvideotable528
    @myvideotablemyvideotable528 Год назад +14

    i ve test driven both recently. BYD feels more like an electric car. kinda more grounded. probably becus it is heavier too. but really feels like a different kind of machine. MG seems more spacious inside and seems to have slightly quicker response. maybe byd has some traction control going on. MG dealers dont really care to sell it , its like if you wont buy someone else will. but BYD guy spent a lot of time explaining each and every thing about the car.

    • @xbigo3268
      @xbigo3268 Год назад +1

      I am from Costa Rica and having talked to the guys at MG, noticed exactly the same and that worries me as I want a great customer service but that attitude does not help.

    • @rivergladesgardenrailroad8834
      @rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 11 месяцев назад

      We know someone who has bought a ZS EV, and was totally disgusted with the 'bimbo's' salesperson, and they told the car can do 400km plus.

    • @myvideotablemyvideotable528
      @myvideotablemyvideotable528 11 месяцев назад

      I can relate to that. i nearly was willing to spend 50k for MG Phev. anyway i went for a different type of vehicle and brand later. very happy with it.@@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834

  • @lizzam
    @lizzam Год назад +10

    Charging port location is a localized preference. Australians might love to forward park, but there are many Asian cars that prefers reverse parking. Some locations also require reverse parking only for safety reasons. therefore a side-mounted charging caters for both forward and reverse charge.

  • @PatriciaFreddy
    @PatriciaFreddy Год назад +3

    BYD is the winner , it just looks so much better especially the interior. A bit more expensive, but a whole lot more value.

  • @chrispeacock3550
    @chrispeacock3550 Год назад +37

    Another great video, thanks Gavin. Just one comment, I'd love to know a little more on the battery specs of each car - kWh and battery chemistry. Doesn't the Atto 3 have LFP blade batteries with 100% depth of discharge? A great feature. I'm not sure what the MG has. It would be good to include this info as part of future reviews.

    • @davosam1968
      @davosam1968 Год назад +7

      i don't know why he didn't mention about that and v2L

    • @AegisHyperon
      @AegisHyperon Год назад +1

      They both use LFP batteries, ever since Tesla opened in China all manufacturers use their tech

    • @AegisHyperon
      @AegisHyperon Год назад +3

      @@davosam1968 both have v2l as well

    • @silverblade1654
      @silverblade1654 Год назад +2

      BYD is the vehicle with the most spontaneous combustion in my country. In 2022, it will spontaneously ignite at least 48 times in China! Vehicles of this brand are very dangerous!

    • @dongshengdi773
      @dongshengdi773 Год назад

      ​@@AegisHyperon BYD is a joke. They sold mostly hybrids, not EVs .
      BYD is playing the same playbook as the CCP; copying and stealing other companies' technology. And then manipulating data to exaggerate their narrative.
      BYD is on top of the list as having the most repairs in China 😂 🤡 😂
      My friend has been working in BYD for over 20 years now . He saw how BYD would disassemble other popular cars like Toyota and Tesla, and then copy them .

  • @kidsentertainment6970
    @kidsentertainment6970 Год назад +12

    The Byd regen braking is also used with the brake pedal, if you look at the regen value whilst pushing on the break peddle it increases the negative value

    • @ChrisPavlides
      @ChrisPavlides 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for answering this to me. I saw alot of people, reviewers, saying this is not one pedal driving and they wish for the car to have more regen when not pressing the "gas" pedals.
      What you have said, means, this might come in a next firmware update or this is just as it is. I need to have more regen when braking from a big cliff, not wasting the brakes and loss that regen.

  • @TassieEV
    @TassieEV Год назад +8

    You should have put real-world range not WLTP range. The Atto 3 is getting AA/AC VERY soon within 1-2 weeks. I'd dispute the charge port winner, the front means a front end collision and your charge port is out of action totally that goes for any EV with it in the front the side is a better position particularly as many fender benders are front or back not side. Should have added efficiency to your ratings, based on ev-database figures the MG is: 181 Wh/km (real world range 270km), BYD is: 188 Wh/km (real world range 320km) currently these are estimates for both.

    • @davec110
      @davec110 Год назад +3

      yea that's what i thought as well when i test driven the MG. not sure what they're thinking putting it there, any common frontal impact will see the car unable to charge. most EVs have it on the side in higher position just like ICE car fuel doors that rarely gets hit.

    • @YSA920
      @YSA920 Год назад +1

      Yes you are dead right about the position of the charging port.

    • @AegisHyperon
      @AegisHyperon Год назад +1

      in a front end collision the battery+motor is probably damaged and airbags deployed... not going to be able to drive in any car with a front motor might as well put the charging port in a convenient location so you don't need to take up 3 car parks to charge

    • @davec110
      @davec110 Год назад +1

      @@AegisHyperon You make no sense. front end collisions don't always end with catastrophic damage. my Tesla charging from the back side doesn't take 3 car parks to charge. wtf you on about??

    • @AegisHyperon
      @AegisHyperon Год назад

      @@davec110 the port is on the front side, it's both "in a vulnerable location" and hard enough to get to that I see people park sideways to charge it

  • @CarkeekW
    @CarkeekW Год назад +3

    The MG has so many good features , but i cant get past how ugly it looks compared to the byd , employ an Italian , see you again once you do .

    • @samusaran7317
      @samusaran7317 Год назад

      Most crossovers are borderline clones these days so why does it matter

  • @QALibrary
    @QALibrary Год назад +7

    colour me impressed by the BYD but I think I still stick with the MG - the price wins it for me

  • @antoniopalmero4063
    @antoniopalmero4063 Год назад +20

    Off the bat I like the BYD best , but choosing between them isn’t easy at all .

    • @stevews
      @stevews Год назад

      if you dont care about the Chinese taste of design just go for the byd, but if you like more the VW and UK design go for the MG.

  • @ernstpeterlegrand
    @ernstpeterlegrand Год назад +11

    For me, the BYD was available while the MG not (in Thailand). But besides, one advantage of BYD is that you can disconnect it from the internet in you want (good against hacking and big brother).

  • @DannChewie
    @DannChewie Год назад +15

    Great review! Have my Atto 3 on order. You guys in NZ are lucky vs us in Australia. EVdirect our distributor is pretty terrible.

    • @dongshengdi773
      @dongshengdi773 Год назад

      Fake sales of Chinese EVs
      Asia's largest new energy automaker goes bankrupt, Why? Warren Buffett reduces stake in China's BYD
      Sep 10 2022
      In the nearly 30 years of domestic auto industry development, China hasn't been able to overcome the core technical issues of automobiles in the era of internal combustion engines. The rise of the new energy vehicle industry, represented by electric vehicles, had prompted the CCP's top brass to plan to seize the high ground in the new energy auto industry and supply chain and to dominate the production and sales of this industry by taking drastic steps to "overtake" its competitors. But now China's star new energy automaker went bankrupt and Warren Buffett reduces his stake in BYD. Why?
      Because of over government subsidies. BYD is a joke. They sold mostly hybrids, not EVs .
      BYD is playing the same playbook as the CCP; copying and stealing other companies' technology. And then manipulating data to exaggerate their narrative.
      BYD is on top of the list as having the most repairs in China 😂 🤡 😂
      My friend has been working in BYD for over 20 years now . He saw how BYD would disassemble other popular cars like Toyota and Tesla, and then copy them .

  • @rosscase88
    @rosscase88 Год назад +5

    Why didn't you use the standard range Atto 3 in Australia they are $3000 cheaper . Would have been a better comparison😂

    • @DavidKent0407
      @DavidKent0407 Год назад +2

      Still hasn't arrived here in NZ yet. Coming in 2023.

    • @katikati113
      @katikati113 Год назад +2

      Don't think they have arrived in NZ yet. Only long range.

  • @Cortix826
    @Cortix826 11 месяцев назад +2

    But the BYD also has Android auto and Apple

  • @joelopic
    @joelopic Год назад +1

    The Atto is a nicer and better car but no android or Apple is a deal breaker. Not good enough gringo

  • @DaiLoo888
    @DaiLoo888 8 месяцев назад +1

    MG isbthe winner, but it is too bad it doesnt using the BLADE battery

  • @johnwayne8475
    @johnwayne8475 Год назад +2

    I like the BYD with blade batteries and the peace of mind that it won't set my garage and house on fire.

  • @narvuntien
    @narvuntien Год назад +3

    I enjoyed this video, great gags. I am more excited for the next vechicals from these two manufacturers MG M4 and the BYD Seal which are much more drivers cars and less family cars. I will also give the Dolphin a test drive.

  • @ThomasGreatbatch
    @ThomasGreatbatch Год назад +5

    Gotta love some "seated heats" :)
    Great video though

  • @東尼-p6y
    @東尼-p6y Год назад +3

    MG 320km per charge only
    Atto 3 420km👍

    • @Freedo1234
      @Freedo1234 11 месяцев назад

      Long range is 440km

  • @martinharrington2163
    @martinharrington2163 Год назад +4

    I like your “seated heats” comment. Great review.

  • @colddiesel
    @colddiesel Год назад +3

    One I believe, has a heat pump, the other does not. The absence can significantly reduce range in cold weather conditions.

  • @asap8368
    @asap8368 2 месяца назад +2

    ‘Seated heats’ was the feature I was looking for 😩

    • @izhamsham843
      @izhamsham843 2 месяца назад

      I've checked and am positive no other cars have seated heats 😁

  • @davidbuxton5181
    @davidbuxton5181 Год назад +4

    Atto3 high regen mode seems to take a little while to kick in after you toggle it. Your stop test may have still been using standard. It is reasonably weak though but brakes peddle also uses regen.

  • @ericliume
    @ericliume Год назад +2

    BYD ATTO 3 is not one pedal drive. The regen works with brake paddle.

  • @yewenjin6532
    @yewenjin6532 Год назад +4

    I like your review so much. Looking forward to your next video. There is one thing I want to correct, though it is not very important. Brake plate stop doesn't It means they're more efficient. You can try driving BYD, braking, and not braking on the same road. The energy recovery shown on the dashboard is different. So being able to stop the car by releasing the brakes doesn't mean they're more efficient.

  • @shyampsunder2003
    @shyampsunder2003 Год назад +2

    You got the USB port comparison wrong. MG has an additional USB port next to IRVM for the dash cam making it a total of 5 USB ports in the ZS EV.

  • @hartoz
    @hartoz Год назад +24

    I went through the same process myself in Australia and I agree, and bought the Atto 3.

  • @fakejake8965
    @fakejake8965 Год назад +3

    BYD has blended regen braking. If you press the brake pedal it still uses regen.

  • @84wrquattro
    @84wrquattro Год назад +6

    I really enjoy your reviews, keep up the good work. However one of my gripes about EV reviews in general is that battery chemistry is rarely discussed and virtually never mentioned as a reason to buy a particular model. Here we have the BYD Atto 3 with an LFP battery. The benefits from this chemistry over Lithium ion are considerable
    - no rare metals being extracted using child labour
    - 3 times the cycle life
    - lower degredation with use
    - likes to be charged to 100%
    - no issues with thermal runaway so it won't catch fire
    I can't help but feel that these advantages need to be mentioned. If we are buying EV's to lower our carbon footprint then a battery that lasts 3 times as long makes a huge difference to the carbon footprint of the vehicle over its lifetime.

    • @SpudOfDoom
      @SpudOfDoom Год назад +1

      These are all good things, but the current version of the MG ZS has a (50.3kWh) LFP battery too, so it's not a point of difference.

  • @ryks82
    @ryks82 Год назад +2

    You never activated Mg pilot 2 pulls on the cruse Control stock agenst you and its fully activated. and it works like a charm!

  • @stevendavis7079
    @stevendavis7079 Год назад +2

    BYD is better looking but we're not set to get it here in Ireland. Interior is quirky but I could live with it.

  • @aksdollar
    @aksdollar 2 месяца назад +1

    Bro u said seated heats instead of heated seats 😂 2:58

  • @philipuren3857
    @philipuren3857 Год назад +1

    Good reviews, I like your delivery style and presentation.
    But could you include service and maintenance info in your reviews please. I am totally new to the EV scene, even somewhat skeptical - as in: what are they hiding?
    Ok, so we are not paying for petrol and the charging costs are cheaper, but what about the annual services and consumables? I read in one review on EVs generally that their tyres need to be more robust (more expensive than ICE cars) and wear out quicker because of their extra weight from the batteries.
    Also, you said the ground clearance was measured from the ground to the bottom of the battery which raised an instant red-flag in my mind: if the bottom does scrape, does that mean damaging $15,000 worth of battery - that would not be covered under warranty?

  • @TheExegetic
    @TheExegetic Год назад +1

    Bigger wheels is winner? Not for EV's it isn't. Better range with smaller rims mate. Also, BYD charge port location is better for cold areas (just think of where snow clings to the car when driving).

  • @emceh
    @emceh Год назад +1

    I don't think charging comparison was fair I personally would start from 10% on both cars give them half an hour and see how many kilowatt hours was put in the batteries

  • @jimmychin8313
    @jimmychin8313 Год назад +1

    if you put your potatoes in a greased (with vegetable oil) aluminium tray you could potentially roast them on the electric motor / rectifier under the bonnet.

  • @chrisnicalane5864
    @chrisnicalane5864 Год назад +2

    Hi Gavin, thanks for this. I own a ZSEV in Germany and we have 2 battery sizes avail. I take it that in NZ only the smaller battery is available though? You mentioned it's range, which corresponds to the standard range model here I believe. Best regards Chris

  • @bluestraycat
    @bluestraycat Год назад +24

    Really loving these videos, interesting detail about the MG's battery warranty, although I like the BYD better. I wonder if the BYD would give more forgiving handling with a better set of tyres than the stock ones

    • @badchefi
      @badchefi Год назад +1

      Of course it would. All standard EVs benefit hugely if sticky tires are fitted. At the cost of a little range though.

    • @silverblade1654
      @silverblade1654 Год назад +1

      BYD is the vehicle with the most spontaneous combustion in my country. In 2022, it will spontaneously ignite at least 48 times in China! Vehicles of this brand are very dangerous!

    • @badchefi
      @badchefi Год назад +1

      @@silverblade1654 so from over a million cars delivered you had 48 fires? Can you confirm your claim with a link or are you just trolling?

    • @silverblade1654
      @silverblade1654 Год назад +1

      @@badchefi You can copy the date and address plus BYD keywords to search
      1月26日上海
      1月28日福建三明
      2月13日广州中山
      3月23日浙江杭州
      3月25日上海
      4月2日广州韶关
      4月15日海南三亚
      5月28日广州深圳
      5月31日上海
      6月6日广西贵港
      6月6日广东佛山
      6月12日广东珠海
      6月14日上海
      6月26日深圳平湖
      7月9日广西南宁
      7月21日汉中西乡
      8月1日深圳龙岗大道
      8月16日四川
      9月29日成都碧桂园
      11月15日河南南阳

    • @silverblade1654
      @silverblade1654 Год назад +1

      @@badchefi I will only tell you part of it, I have seen official more detailed reports before

  • @iWantPeace838
    @iWantPeace838 Год назад +1

    If NZ could get the new MG4's, BYD Seals, and even the BYD Seagulls, Gavin would be very busy. The Waikato farmers on your secret route will find you more annoying. LOL.

  • @TheJahsoldier1
    @TheJahsoldier1 Год назад

    Just watched a vid where the mg went wild.. wont stop. No brakes ..acceloration outa control!! Stop this nonesense!!!

  • @itsmeammai
    @itsmeammai Год назад +6

    What a great review. I think BYD is best with all features and it gives the best mileage.

  • @AdemTanyıldızı
    @AdemTanyıldızı 24 дня назад

    I live in Turkey and I just bought the MG ZE EV 2023 model this year. As seen in the video, I think there is no update to the software of the vehicle :) And it looks like this update will not come.
    Why I am talking about updating the software of the vehicle, 2 cell phones do not connect at the same time, the windows do not close when the key is held down on the on or off key, etc. small but comfort-adding features unfortunately do not exist.
    I think they can fix these and similar problems with small improvements. TESLA does these small updates very well.

  • @buzz8019
    @buzz8019 Год назад +3

    Looking forward to seeing the BYD in the UK

  • @brynedisney7958
    @brynedisney7958 Год назад +6

    I loved the review. I have had MG ZS EV for 18 months now and really love it. Was a little worried about the range and was tempted to trade up to BYD but the interior of BYD is a deal breaker for me. I must be old fashioned but interior makes me feel uncomfortable.

    • @silverblade1654
      @silverblade1654 Год назад +1

      BYD is the vehicle with the most spontaneous combustion in my country. In 2022, it will spontaneously ignite at least 48 times in China! Vehicles of this brand are very dangerous!

    • @绾风
      @绾风 Год назад

      科技

    • @ilovejingle
      @ilovejingle Год назад

      Same here, too radical😂

    • @drprasannasguidenvlogs
      @drprasannasguidenvlogs Год назад

      Range in full charge??

    • @Mububban23
      @Mububban23 Год назад

      What real world range are you seeing from your ZS?

  • @ChrisPavlides
    @ChrisPavlides 2 месяца назад

    What BYD ATTO 3 Long Range means? Isn't just one model with the 60.4kWh battery ?

  • @peterjackson6228
    @peterjackson6228 Год назад +3

    Excellent review! Really good video, really enjoyed that

  • @allanhengheng
    @allanhengheng Год назад +2

    Nice review mate 👍 easy to make a decision after watching your review. Thanks !

  • @JoseAngel-ik6yd
    @JoseAngel-ik6yd Год назад +2

    Thanks for your videos, in relation to adaptive cruise control, how the byd atto 3 works with slow traffic, let's stop and start by itself, I know the Mg works very well. Thanks again.

  • @ernstpeterlegrand
    @ernstpeterlegrand Год назад +5

    Actually, adaptive cruise in BYD is working well if you know how. Lean assist warning is good, but to let it take over partly the lane assist, feels scary.

  • @andzc9230
    @andzc9230 Год назад +3

    own an mg and we absolutely love it. would have greatly considered byd if the price point for nz is the same as oz but they opt not to match it unlike mg

    • @drprasannasguidenvlogs
      @drprasannasguidenvlogs Год назад

      Range in full charge??

    • @rivergladesgardenrailroad8834
      @rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 11 месяцев назад

      we don't have much rebate, 3k in South Australia, but other states have withdrawn theirs, as it was 'costing to much' . Don't believe that, more likely that the Fossil fuel lobby got influence.

  • @seanm4405
    @seanm4405 Год назад +2

    I may have missed it, but did this take into account the new BYD price increases, or have they not filtered to NZ yet? Just increased 3k here

    • @wcrash9361
      @wcrash9361 Год назад +1

      The byd price rise happened in nz before oz

  • @Kafir4Life
    @Kafir4Life 28 дней назад

    Absolutely slammed reviews ✨🙌 Extra attached of emotions ✨💯