BYD Dolphin vs MG MG4 EV
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BYDDolphin | MGMG4 EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2023 | September 2022 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 201 bhp | 188–429 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 7 s | 3.8–7.5 s (better) |
| Top speed | 99 mph | – |
| 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 | Rear permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 140 kW (Premium Long Range) or 180 kW (Premium Extended Range); XPOWER: two motors, 320 kW (435 PS); bhp converted from MG's kW figures |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 350 Nm (77 kWh), 600 Nm (XPOWER), per MG Europe |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive; all-wheel drive on XPOWER |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 265 miles | 251–338 miles (better) |
| Battery | 60.4 kWh | 64–77 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 110 kW | 140–144 kW (better) |
| Range detail | WLTP combined 265 miles; city 347 miles | WLTP combined 280 miles (Premium Long Range), 338 miles (Premium Extended Range), 251 miles (XPOWER). 0–62 mph figures are MG's 0–100 km/h times; MG Europe gives top speeds of 180 km/h (77 kWh) and 200 km/h (XPOWER) |
| 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 | 10–80% in 25 minutes on a 150 kW charger (64 kWh Premium Long Range) or 40 minutes (77 kWh Premium Extended Range), per MG UK; MG Europe lists peak DC of 144 kW (77 kWh NCM) and 140 kW (XPOWER, 64 kWh NCM), with 7 kW AC |
| Efficiency | 3.90 miles/kWh (WLTP combined) | – |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 364 litres | 388 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,290 mm | 4,287 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Weight | From 1,658 kg | – |
| Boot | 364 litres, 1,329 litres with the rear seats folded | 388 litres, 1,164 litres with the rear seats folded |
| Towing | – | 500 kg braked or unbraked (MG Europe) |
| 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 | 4,287 mm long, 1,836 mm wide, 1,516 mm high; 2,705 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 1,755 kg (77 kWh) or 1,810 kg (XPOWER) per MG Europe |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | – | 12.8-inch touchscreen and 10.25-inch driver display; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 360° camera |
| 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 | – |
