Deepal S05 vs BYD Atto 3: which electric SUV suits you?

On paper the Deepal S05 gives you more battery for less money (56.1 kWh from Rs 57.99 lakh), while the BYD Atto 3 publishes its boot space and ground clearance and offers a bigger 60.48 kWh battery in its Rs 78 lakh Superior version.

If you are shopping for an electric SUV around Rs 60 lakh in Nepal, the Deepal S05 and the BYD Atto 3 are likely on your list. Both are five-seaters with a single motor of about 100 kW, and their prices overlap. The S05 is sold by MAW Vriddhi and the Atto 3 by Cimex.

This comparison uses only the official Nepal figures from each distributor. We have not driven either car, so we do not judge comfort, handling or build quality. We set out what the numbers show and where they leave gaps. Then we suggest which buyer each car suits.

Deepal S05रु ५७.९९ लाख – रु ६२.९९ लाखvsBYD ATTO 3रु ६२.९ लाख – रु ७८ लाखCompare side by side →

Prices side by side

These are indicative ex-showroom prices on the official sites (checked October 2026).

The main difference in how the two ranges are built:

• Both S05 variants share one battery. The Max adds equipment for Rs 5 lakh more, though the official site does not list exactly what.
• The two Atto 3 variants differ in battery size. The Superior's larger pack adds 75 km of claimed range and costs Rs 15.1 lakh more.

One simple measure is price per kWh of battery:

Deepal S05 Plus1.03 lakh

Deepal S05 Max1.12 lakh

BYD Atto 3 Advance1.26 lakh

BYD Atto 3 Superior1.29 lakh

Price per kWh of battery (Rs lakh)

Deepal S05 Plus	1.03 lakh
Deepal S05 Max	1.12 lakh
BYD Atto 3 Advance	1.26 lakh
BYD Atto 3 Superior	1.29 lakh

Source: Indicative ex-showroom prices and battery sizes on the MAW Vriddhi (Deepal) and Cimex (BYD) official sites, checked October 2026; price ÷ battery is our arithmetic

This is only one lens. It ignores equipment, warranty, service network and resale, but it shows how much battery each rupee buys.

Specifications from the official sites

What the differences mean

Range: different tests, so not a straight contest

The S05's 470 km is an NEDC figure. The Atto 3's 345 km and 420 km are WLTP figures. NEDC is an older, gentler test that usually gives higher numbers than WLTP for the same car. So the gap between 470 km and 420 km does not mean the S05 goes 50 km further. We cannot say from official data which car goes further in Nepal. What we can say is that the S05 Plus has the larger battery of the two cheaper variants (56.1 against 49.92 kWh). See our glossary entry on range.

Charging: also measured differently

Deepal quotes 30% to 80% in 15 minutes. BYD quotes 0% to 80% in 50 minutes. The S05's figure covers a narrower window (50% of the battery against 80%), so the two times are not directly comparable. On paper the S05 also has a high 151.5 kW DC peak. That speed only shows up on a DC fast charger that can supply it. BYD's Nepal site does not publish the Atto 3's peak charging power. Our EV charging guide explains what to expect from Nepal's public chargers.

Space: the Atto 3 publishes more

Cimex lists a 434-litre boot and a 175 mm ground clearance for the Atto 3. MAW Vriddhi lists neither a rear boot volume nor a ground clearance for the S05, only a 159-litre front boot. Neither is a weakness that we can measure. It simply means you should check the S05 yourself with your own luggage, and ask for its clearance figure.

Equipment

Both official sites list a panoramic roof, adaptive cruise control, a head-up display and 50 W wireless phone charging. The Deepal specification page goes into more detail. It also lists a 360-degree camera, ventilated and heated front seats, a 6 kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) outlet and a broad ADAS set, but it does not split items between Plus and Max. The Cimex site gives a shorter feature list for the Atto 3. So a missing item on the Atto 3 page does not prove the car lacks it. Ask both dealers for the full variant-wise equipment sheet.

Warranty

The Deepal figures are MAW Vriddhi's general Deepal terms, which "may vary by model". Cimex says terms, conditions and exclusions apply. Get both in writing and compare what counts as a battery defect.

Running cost

These two cars have similar power and size, and no official efficiency figure lets us separate them. So we use the same cautious assumption for both: 18 kWh per 100 km at the plug, charged at the NEA domestic top rate of Rs 11 plus 5% VAT (Rs 11.55 per unit).

The energy cost difference between them will be small next to the purchase price gap. Use the EV charging cost calculator with your own distance.

Loan and down payment

Nepal Rastra Bank caps private vehicle loans at 60% of the value. That means a down payment of at least:

• S05 Plus: Rs 23,19,600
• Atto 3 Advance: Rs 25,16,000
• S05 Max: Rs 25,19,600
• Atto 3 Superior: Rs 31,20,000

Plug your bank's current rate into the EMI calculator.

Which suits whom

The Deepal S05 may suit you if:

• you want the most battery for the money among these four variants (the Plus)
• you plan to use high-power DC chargers and value the short 30–80% claim
• a long official equipment list (360-degree camera, ventilated seats, V2L) matters to you

The BYD Atto 3 may suit you if:

• you want published figures for boot space and ground clearance before you buy
• you want a choice of battery sizes, with the Superior's 420 km WLTP for longer trips
• you prefer a warranty that names both battery and vehicle cover over 8 years

Neither car wins on things we cannot measure from data, such as comfort, service quality or resale. Talk to owners, visit the service centres near you and book test drives of both.

Compare and explore

• Side by side in our tool: Deepal S05 vs BYD Atto 3
• Model guides: Deepal S05 in Nepal
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