USA EV Comparison: BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design vs DS 4 E-Tense vs Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range
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General Info
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | DS 4 E-Tense | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2025-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Germany | Slovakia |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU |
| GCC Score | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | DS 4 E-Tense | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 265 mi | 280 mi | 255 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 226 mi | 244 mi | 217 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 62 kWh | 61 kWh | 58.3 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 60.4 kWh | 58.3 kWh | 55 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 26.7 kWh/100 mi | 23.9 kWh/100 mi | 25.3 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.74 mi/kWh | 4.19 mi/kWh | 3.95 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.7 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
Charging
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | DS 4 E-Tense | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 88 kW | 120 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.6 |
Performance
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | DS 4 E-Tense | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 157 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 211 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 229 lb-ft | 254 lb-ft | 209 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 6.7 s | 6.8 s | 7.1 s |
| Top Speed | 99 mph | 99 mph | 105 mph |
| Performance Score | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Dimensions
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | DS 4 E-Tense | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.9 in | 173.2 in | 174.4 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 79.2 in | 81.1 in | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 69.7 in | 73.5 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 61.8 in | 57.9 in | 58.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.3 in | 111 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | DS 4 E-Tense | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 3655 lb | 3950 lb | 3968 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 12.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 46.3 ft3 | 44.5 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1102 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
