BYD Dolphin vs Renault Megane E-Tech
The Renault Megane E-Tech leads on range (WLTP) and fast-charge peak. The BYD Dolphin leads on 0–62 mph.
Hatchback
BYD DOLPHIN Comfort (60.4 kWh)
1 of 3 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · byd.com
42/100#201 of 281 · Everyday
Hatchback
NOUVELLE RENAULT MEGANE techno 220 ch autonomie confort - 26 · name as listed in French
1 of 3 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 1, 2026 · cdn.group.renault.com
69/100#100 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
BYD DolphinBYD DolphinMegane E-TechRenault Megane E-Tech
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+46 mi· 17%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+55 kW· 50%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row0.6 s quicker· 8%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.3 cu ft· 28%
- Torque- best on this row+8 lb-ft· 3%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Dolphin | Renault Megane E-Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Range (CLTC) | version: (BYD7004BEV10) · name as listed in Chinese | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| AC charging | ||
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Dolphin if
Pick the Renault Megane E-Tech if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD DolphinRenault Megane E-Tech
Range
6081Charging
1854Performance
6052Practicality
4965
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Renault Megane E-TechMegane E-Tech
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- Renault Megane E-Tech
- BYD Dolphin
- 265 miWLTP
- Renault Megane E-Tech
- 311 miWLTP
- Ahead by
- 46 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BYD Dolphin
- 36 min
- Renault Megane E-Tech
- 24 / 26 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Renault Megane E-Tech
- BYD Dolphin
- 110 kW
- Renault Megane E-Tech
- 165 kW
- Ahead by
- 55 kW
Which is quicker?
BYD DolphinBYD Dolphin
0–62 mph
- Leader
- BYD Dolphin
- BYD Dolphin
- 7 s
- Renault Megane E-Tech
- 7.6 s
- Ahead by
- 0.6 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
BYD DolphinBYD Dolphin
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BYD Dolphin
- BYD Dolphin
- Renault Megane E-Tech
- Ahead by
- £1,765
Where next
- Renault Megane E-TechFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 28 sources
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