Head-to-head comparison

BYD Dolphin vs SWM X30 L EV

Verdict

BYD Dolphin wins on Safety.

SWM X30 L EV wins on Performance and Practicality.

SWM X30 L EV is €1,040 cheaper.

ChinaCars Score

ChinaCars ScoreBYD DolphinSWM X30 L EV
Overall5855
Value7882
Range4950
Performance4150
Safety8335
Practicality4350
Charging3640
Spec
BYD
Dolphin
SWM
X30 L EV
PropulsionBEVBEV
Segmenthatchbackvan
Pricing€29,990 - €35,990€28,950
Battery Capacity60.4 kWh41.9 kWh
WLTP Range340km—
Power Output204hp—
Torque310Nm220Nm
Top Speed160km/h—
0-100 km/h7.0s—
Drive TypeFWD—
DC Charge Time29min—
DC Charge Power88.0 kW—
Length4290mm4495mm
Width1770mm—
Height1570mm—
Wheelbase2700mm2925mm
Trunk Volume345L—
Seats (Seats)52
Euro NCAP Rating5 ★—
EU Homologated
Warranty6y / 150,000 km—

Facts

Facts about BYD Dolphin

ADAC Autotest (11 noiembrie 2024): BYD Dolphin – consum Ecotest 19,1 kWh/100 km, autonomie 350 km, încărcare DC medie 68 kW (max 86,2 kW) la 10–80%, distanță de frânare 38,3 m de la 100 km/h; notă generală 2,3.

DolphinIndependent tests (ADAC, Green NCAP, Autocritica)
adac.deofficialEurope / global

Pe 6 martie 2025 BYD a prezentat facelift-urile Atto 3 și Dolphin cu sistemul ADAS bazat pe camere „God's Eye C” (trei camere), selector de viteze mutat pe coloana volanului la Atto 3 și o nouă variantă de 130 kW la Dolphin.

Atto 3 / DolphinUpdates & OTA
electrive.commediaEurope / global
Software

Update-ul OTA BYD V1.8.0 (2 iulie 2024) a adăugat Apple CarPlay wireless (anterior doar cu cablu) pe Atto 3, Seal și Dolphin, plus optimizări ADAS (frecvență/volum avertizări) și limbi noi pentru asistentul vocal.

Atto 3 / Seal / DolphinUpdates & OTA
carexpert.com.aumediaEurope / global

Facts about SWM X30 L EV

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, the BYD Dolphin or the SWM X30 L EV?

The SWM X30 L EV is cheaper, starting at €28,950 versus €29,990 for the BYD Dolphin — a difference of €1,040.

Which scores higher on the ChinaCars Score, the BYD Dolphin or the SWM X30 L EV?

The BYD Dolphin scores higher overall: 58/100 versus 55/100.

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