Head-to-head comparison

BYD Dolphin vs MG ZS EV

Verdict

BYD Dolphin wins on Charging.

MG ZS EV wins on Safety.

BYD Dolphin is €1,000 cheaper.

BYD Dolphin has 20 km more range.

ChinaCars Score

ChinaCars ScoreBYD DolphinMG ZS EV
Overall5857
Value7877
Range4945
Performance4142
Safety83100
Practicality4343
Charging367
Spec
BYD
Dolphin
MG
ZS EV
PropulsionBEVBEV
Segmenthatchbacksuv
Pricing€29,990 - €35,990€30,990 - €36,990
Battery Capacity60.4 kWh72.6 kWh
WLTP Range340km320km
Power Output204hp212hp
Torque310Nm280Nm
Top Speed160km/h175km/h
0-100 km/h7.0s8.6s
Drive TypeFWDFWD
DC Charge Time29min36min
DC Charge Power88.0 kW92.0 kW
Length4290mm4323mm
Width1770mm1809mm
Height1570mm1649mm
Wheelbase2700mm2581mm
Trunk Volume345L470L
Seats (Seats)55
Euro NCAP Rating5 ★5 ★
EU Homologated
Warranty6y / 150,000 km7y / 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 MG ZS EV

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, the BYD Dolphin or the MG ZS EV?

The BYD Dolphin is cheaper, starting at €29,990 versus €30,990 for the MG ZS EV — a difference of €1,000.

Which has more range, the BYD Dolphin or the MG ZS EV?

The BYD Dolphin has more range: 340 km versus 320 km WLTP, 20 km more.

Which is more powerful, the BYD Dolphin or the MG ZS EV?

The MG ZS EV is more powerful: 212 hp versus 204 hp.

Which scores higher on the ChinaCars Score, the BYD Dolphin or the MG ZS EV?

The BYD Dolphin scores higher overall: 58/100 versus 57/100.

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