BYD vs MG

BYD and MG are two of the electric-vehicle brands on sale in Thailand, and this page compares them side by side using the prices, range and line-up data in the Rodfaifa directory. BYD fields 18 models, priced from ฿429,900 up to ฿1,299,900 (average ฿831,011). MG fields 17 models, priced from ฿599,900 up to ฿2,499,000 (average ฿1,177,818).

On entry price, BYD is the more accessible of the two, starting ฿170,000 below MG. BYD also leads on range, so it wins on both of the headline numbers buyers compare first.

For driving range, BYD offers the longer maximum at 650 km, 50 km more than its rival here. Average range across the line-ups is 461 km for BYD and 470 km for MG. On straight-line pace, MG posts the quicker best 0–100 km/h time of 3.2s.

Drilling into the line-ups: the cheapest way into BYD is the ATTO 1 Dynamic at ฿429,900 (300 km, 30 kWh), while MG opens with the MG4 STANDARD RANGE (D) at ฿599,900 (350 km, 50 kWh). If outright range matters most, the BYD Seal Premium RWD reaches 650 km and the MG IM6 LONG RANGE reaches 600 km. At the top of each range, the BYD Sealion 7 AWD Performance is the flagship at ฿1,299,900 versus the MG Maxus 9 (X) at ฿2,499,000.

In terms of choice, BYD gives buyers the broader line-up with 18 models to pick from. BYD covers Sedan, SUV, Hatchback body styles, while MG covers Hatchback, Van, Sports, SUV, Sedan. The right pick comes down to budget, the body style you need and how far you drive: choose BYD to spend less getting in, or BYD for the longest range on a single charge.

Both brands offer Sedan, SUV, Hatchback body styles, so a head-to-head on the same segment is possible. BYD's prices span ฿870,000 from cheapest to dearest, against ฿1,899,100 for MG — the wider ladder gives MG more room to match a specific budget. For buyers in Thailand weighing BYD against MG, the numbers above are the fastest way to shortlist before booking a test drive.