USA EV Comparison: BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design vs Alpine A290 220 hp vs Mini Cooper E
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General Info
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | Alpine A290 220 hp | Mini Cooper E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2024-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | France | China |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU |
| GCC Score | 5.7 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | Alpine A290 220 hp | Mini Cooper E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 265 mi | 226 mi | 191 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 226 mi | 192 mi | 163 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 62 kWh | 55 kWh | 40.7 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 60.4 kWh | 52 kWh | 36.6 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 26.7 kWh/100 mi | 27.1 kWh/100 mi | 22.5 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.74 mi/kWh | 3.69 mi/kWh | 4.45 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.7 | 6.1 | 6.5 |
Charging
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | Alpine A290 220 hp | Mini Cooper E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 88 kW | 100 kW | 70 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.2 |
Performance
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | Alpine A290 220 hp | Mini Cooper E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | EESM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 160 kW | 135 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 215 hp | 181 hp |
| Motor Torque | 229 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | 214 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 6.7 s | 6.1 s | 7 s |
| Top Speed | 99 mph | 106 mph | 99 mph |
| Performance Score | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.4 |
Dimensions
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | Alpine A290 220 hp | Mini Cooper E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.9 in | 157.4 in | 151.9 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 79.2 in | 79.5 in | 77.4 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 69.7 in | 71.8 in | 69.1 in |
| Height | 61.8 in | 59.5 in | 57.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 99.8 in | 99.4 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | Alpine A290 220 hp | Mini Cooper E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 3655 lb | 3261 lb | 3307 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 12.2 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 46.3 ft3 | 39.1 ft3 | 28.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.6 |
