USA EV Comparison: BYD Dolphin Active vs MG MG4 Electric 64 kWh

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General Info

While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property BYD Dolphin Active MG MG4 Electric 64 kWh
Years of Production 2024-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China China, Indonesia
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 4.8 5.4

Range and Efficiency

While the MG MG4 Electric 64 kWh (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…).

Property BYD Dolphin Active MG MG4 Electric 64 kWh
Range (WLTP) 211 mi 280 mi
Range (GCC) 180 mi 240 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 46 kWh 64 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 44.9 kWh 61.7 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 24.9 kWh/100 mi 25.7 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.01 mi/kWh 3.89 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.2 7.2

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The MG MG4 Electric 64 kWh (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 140 kW, while the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) maxes out at 65 kW.

The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7 kW, whereas the MG MG4 Electric 64 kWh (2022-…) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property BYD Dolphin Active MG MG4 Electric 64 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 7 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 65 kW 140 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.9 4.4

Performance

The MG MG4 Electric 64 kWh (2022-…) is rear-wheel drive, while the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The MG MG4 Electric 64 kWh (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property BYD Dolphin Active MG MG4 Electric 64 kWh
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 70 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 94 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 133 lb-ft 184 lb-ft
0-60 mph 11.8 s 7.6 s
Top Speed 93 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 2 3.3

Dimensions

The MG MG4 Electric 64 kWh (2022-…) has a wider body, offering a more shoulder room, while the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) stands taller for a more elevated driving position. Despite these differences, their lengths are nearly identical.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property BYD Dolphin Active MG MG4 Electric 64 kWh
Length 168.9 in 168.8 in
Width (with Mirrors) 79.2 in 81.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 69.7 in 72.3 in
Height 61.8 in 59.2 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in 106.5 in

Cargo and Towing

The MG MG4 Electric 64 kWh (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The MG MG4 Electric 64 kWh (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1102 lb, whereas the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property BYD Dolphin Active MG MG4 Electric 64 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3320 lb 3805 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 12.2 ft3 12.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 46.3 ft3 41.6 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1102 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 4.4 4.5