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General Info
While the Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. Although the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in the United States.
The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is a Hatchback, whereas the Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) is a SUV.
Property
BYD Dolphin Acive
Cupra Tavascan Endurance
Years of Production
2024-… Years of Production
2023-… Years of Production
Current Status
Announced Current Status
Produced Current Status
Country of Manufacture
China Country of Manufacture
China Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Hatchback Body Style
SUV Body Style
Market Availability
EU Market Availability
EU Market Availability
GCC Score
4.8 GCC Score
6.9 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
While the Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…).
Property
BYD Dolphin Acive
Cupra Tavascan Endurance
Range (WLTP)
211 mi Range (WLTP)
353 mi Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
180 mi Range (GCC)
301 mi Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
46 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
82 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
44.9 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
77 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 mi
24.9 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
25.6 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
Efficiency per kWh
4.01 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
3.91 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
6.3 Range and Efficiency Score
8.7 Range and Efficiency Score
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 135 kW, while the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) maxes out at 65 kW.
The Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is limited to 7 kW.
Property
BYD Dolphin Acive
Cupra Tavascan Endurance
Max Charging Power (AC)
7 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
11 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
65 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
135 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
Charging Score
3.9 Charging Score
6.3 Charging Score
Performance
The Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) is rear-wheel drive, while the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.
The Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
Property
BYD Dolphin Acive
Cupra Tavascan Endurance
Drive Type
FWD Drive Type
RWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
70 kW Motor Power (kW)
210 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
94 hp Motor Power (hp)
282 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
133 lb-ft Motor Torque
402 lb-ft Motor Torque
0-60 mph
11.8 s 0-60 mph
6.5 s 0-60 mph
Top Speed
93 mph Top Speed
112 mph Top Speed
Performance Score
2 Performance Score
4.7 Performance Score
Dimensions
The Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…).
The Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
Property
BYD Dolphin Acive
Cupra Tavascan Endurance
Length
168.9 in Length
182.8 in Length
Width (with Mirrors)
79.2 in Width (with Mirrors)
83 in Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
69.7 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
73.3 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
61.8 in Height
62.9 in Height
Wheelbase
106.3 in Wheelbase
108.9 in Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) has a towing capacity of up to 2200 lb, whereas the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.