BYD Dolphin vs Hongqi E-HS9
The Hongqi E-HS9 leads on range (WLTP). The BYD Dolphin leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
Hatchback
BYD DOLPHIN Comfort (60.4 kWh)
1 of 3 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · byd.com
48/100#165 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
Hongqi E-HS9 Deluxe
1 of 4 versions
No US price yet
46/100#199 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
BYD DolphinBYD DolphinHongqi E-HS9Hongqi E-HS9
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+9 mi· 3%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row4 min faster· 10%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+30 kW· 27%
- Cargo space- best on this row+5 cu ft· 62%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row9.8 kWh/100 mi faster· 28%
- Torque- best on this row+324 lb-ft· 142%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Dolphin | Hongqi E-HS9 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Range (CLTC) | version: (BYD7004BEV10) · name as listed in Chinese | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| DC port | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | version not named | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Dolphin if
Pick the Hongqi E-HS9 if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD DolphinHongqi E-HS9
Range
7274Charging
2319Performance
5984Practicality
3650
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Hongqi E-HS9Hongqi E-HS9
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- Hongqi E-HS9
- BYD Dolphin
- 265 miWLTP
- Hongqi E-HS9
- 274 miWLTP
- Ahead by
- 9 mi
Which charges faster?
BYD DolphinBYD Dolphin
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BYD Dolphin
- BYD Dolphin
- 36 min
- Hongqi E-HS9
- Ahead by
- 4 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Hongqi E-HS9
- BYD Dolphin
- 110 kW
- Hongqi E-HS9
- Ahead by
- 30 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BYD Dolphin
- 7 s
- Hongqi E-HS9
- 4.9 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
BYD Dolphin vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 28 sources
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