BYD Dolphin vs MG4 EV
The BYD Dolphin leads on fast-charge peak. The MG4 EV leads on 0–62 mph.
Hatchback
BYD DOLPHIN Comfort (60.4 kWh)
1 of 3 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · byd.com
51/100#253 of 421 · Everyday
Hatchback
2026 MG4 530 · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · saicmg.com
52/100#253 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
BYD DolphinBYD DolphinMG4 EVMG4 EV
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+30 kW· 38%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row3.2 s quicker· 46%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.7 cu ft· 29%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+1 years· 14%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6.4 kWh/100 mi faster· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Dolphin | MG4 EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | version: XPOWER 4 roues motrices 64 kWh NMC | |
| Range (CLTC) | version: (BYD7004BEV10) · name as listed in Chinese | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: Premium RWD 64 kWh LFP | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| DC port | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version not named | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | version: CSA7002XBEV4 · name as listed in Chinese | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Dolphin if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD DolphinMG4 EV
Range
60- Different test cycles - not compared.58Charging
2621Performance
61100Practicality
5769
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Dolphin
- 265 miWLTP
- MG4 EV
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BYD Dolphin
- 36 min
- MG4 EV
- version: Premium RWD 64 kWh LFP
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BYD Dolphin
- BYD Dolphin
- 110 kW
- MG4 EV
- Ahead by
- 30 kW
Which is quicker?
MG4 EVMG4 EV
0–62 mph
- Leader
- MG4 EV
- BYD Dolphin
- 7 s
- MG4 EV
- Ahead by
- 3.2 s
Where next
Compare with others
BYD Dolphin vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 26 sources
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