It’s finally the EV revolution that has come to Pakistan. We’re getting new EV cars; in fact, 2024 is the year of the launch of EV cars. We saw Deepal, BYD, Honri, and GUGO, and now it’s Seres that has just launched one of Pakistan’s first locally assembled EV vehicles, Seres 3.
Now, this locally assembled all-electric vehicle will cost you 8.4 million on the invoice. At this price, you can get a good option from BYD, Atto 3, for 8.99 million on the invoice. Both are almost the same category of vehicles and are all-electric vehicles.
Let’s do the comparison to see which one is best and provides better value:
BYD Atto 3
The Atto 3 is the same category of cars as MG HS and MG ZS but in the EV version. In Pakistan, you might be hearing BYD for the first time, but internationally, BYD is probably older than many millennials. They hold a major share of worldwide Li-ion battery production, and this company produces many iPhone batteries.
Coming back to the car itself, it’s a really nice car compared to what others are offering in the same price range. Most of the interior is covered in nice soft-touch vegan leather,r and it’s all comfy inside. Unlike other EVs that use a big TV-like infotainment with minimalist interior buttons, Atto 3 uses the opposite approach. The ocean inspires everything, and it’s curvy like waves of water.
The car comes with a 49.92 kWh battery that can give you enough range to go from Lahore to Islamabad on a single charge in a base version, but we don’t recommend doing this experiment.
The ride quality is smooth, and bumps on potholes aren’t noticeable. It’s much better than other local Korean options in this budget, which are worldwide obsolete generation cars in the 8 million price range (you know who).
Seres 3 CKD
Last month, Regal Motors became one of the first brands to assemble electric vehicles in Pakistan locally, and here is its first model, the “Seres 3”. Just like Atto 3, the Seres 3 falls under the same category of car.
It’s hard to call it a proper crossover from its looks; it looks more like a Vezel or HR-V. It has a 54 kWh battery that generates 163 HP of power and 300 Nm of torque. It’s not the most powerful EV crossover, but the figures are enough for city driving and occasional motorway rides.
Inside, it’s a light-brownish interior wrapped in soft-touch vegan leather. The design language is completely changed in Seres compared to Atto 3. It follows the conventional design of the 2018 Audi, but it looks elegant, minimal, and makes sense.
From the outside, one thing we noticed is that it looks like a compressed sedan or a stretched hatchback, but it’s not like the Sportage or Tucson, which looks like a proper crossover.
1-1 Comparison:
Here’s a 1-1 comparison to save your time:
| Category | BYD Atto 3 | Seres 3 |
Power |
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| Motor Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Max Power Output | 150 kW (201 hp) | 120 kW (163 hp) |
| Max Torque | 310 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 7.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 155 km/h |
| Battery Capacity | 49.92 kWh | 54 kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 410 km (NEDC) | 403 km (NEDC) |
| Charging Time (DC Fast) | 88 minutes | 30 minutes (20% – 80%) |
| Charging Time (AC) | 9 hours 42 minutes | 6 hours (20% – 100%) |
Interior |
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| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Upholstery | Premium synthetic leather | Synthetic leather |
| Driver’s Seat Adjustment | 6-way adjustable (electric) | 6-way manual adjustment |
| Passenger Seats | 6-way adjustable (electric) | 6-way manual adjustment |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control with PM2.5 air filtration | Automatic climate control |
| Infotainment Screen | 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen | 10.1-inch touchscreen |
| Connectivity | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth |
| Audio System | 6-speaker sound system | 6-speaker sound system |
| Navigation | Built-in GPS | Built-in GPS |
| Smart Features | Voice recognition, OTA updates | Voice recognition, OTA updates |
Exterior |
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| Front Design | LED headlights with sleek modern grille | LED headlights, stylish front fascia |
| Tail Lights | Full-width LED light strip | LED tail lights with a modern design |
| Wheels | 17-inch alloy wheels | 18-inch alloy wheels |
| Body Colors | Multiple options, including white, black, silver | Multiple colors, including white, black, blue |
| Ground Clearance | 175 mm (approx.) | 180 mm |
| Sunroof | Panoramic sunroof | Panoramic sunroof |
Safety Features |
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| Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) | Lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking | Lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, emergency braking |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| ESC (Electronic Stability Control) | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| 360-degree Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
Error sir.. Both are BYD cars in the table