BYD Dolphin vs Kia EV4 Hatchback
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BYDDolphin | KiaEV4 Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 201 bhp | 201 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 7 s (better) | 7.5–7.9 s |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 105 mph (better) |
| Engine or motors | Front permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 150 kW (204 PS); bhp converted from BYD's kW figure. The Design trim has the same powertrain; the 44.9 kWh Active and Boost versions are no longer listed on BYD's UK site | Front permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 150 kW (201 bhp) |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 265 miles | 273–388 miles (better) |
| Battery | 60.4 kWh | – |
| Fastest charging | 110 kW | 128 kW (better) |
| Range detail | WLTP combined 265 miles; city 347 miles | WLTP combined 273 miles (Air 58.3 kWh), 388 miles (Air or Motion 81.4 kWh) or 362 miles (GT-Line and GT-Line S 81.4 kWh). |
| Charging | 60.4 kWh LFP Blade Battery; DC up to 110 kW, 10–80% in 36 minutes (30–80% in 26 minutes); 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 6 hours 12 minutes; Vehicle-to-Load | Kia states battery capacities of 58.3 and 81.4 kWh without identifying usable capacity. Up to 128 kW DC; 10–80% in 29 or 31 minutes respectively. Kia quotes 10–100% AC charging in 5 h 20 min or 7 h 15 min. |
| Efficiency | 3.90 miles/kWh (WLTP combined) | – |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | – |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 364 litres | 435 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,290 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Weight | From 1,658 kg | From 1,811 kg |
| Boot | 364 litres, 1,329 litres with the rear seats folded | 435 litres with rear seats up |
| Towing | – | 500 kg braked with 58.3 kWh battery; 1,000 kg with 81.4 kWh battery |
| Size | 4,290 mm long, 1,770 mm wide (2,012 mm with mirrors), 1,570 mm high; 2,700 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 1,658 kg | 4,430 mm long (Air/Motion) or 4,450 mm (GT-Line/GT-Line S), 1,860 mm wide, 1,485 mm high; 10.86 m turning circle |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | – | 12.3-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch driver display and 5.3-inch climate screen; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Driver assistance | – | Forward collision avoidance, Highway Driving Assist 2.0, lane keeping, smart cruise control and blind-spot collision avoidance |
| Safety rating | Euro NCAP 5 stars (2023); adult occupant 89%, child occupant 87%, vulnerable road users 85%, safety assist 79% | – |
| Warranty | 6 years or 93,750 miles; battery 8 years or 155,350 miles | Seven years or 100,000 miles |
