Global EV Comparison: BYD Dolphin Active vs Fiat 500e 3+1 24 kWh

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) has a starting price of €29990, compared to the Fiat 500e 3+1 24 kWh (2022-…), which starts at €30490.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property BYD Dolphin Active Fiat 500e 3+1 24 kWh
Years of Production 2024-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China Italy
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €29990 €30490
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €16980
GCC Score 4.8 4.9

Range and Efficiency

While the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Fiat 500e 3+1 24 kWh (2022-…).

Property BYD Dolphin Active Fiat 500e 3+1 24 kWh
Range (WLTP) 340 km 190 km
Range (GCC) 289 km 162 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 46 kWh 23.8 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 44.9 kWh 21.3 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.5 kWh/100 km 13.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.44 km/kWh 7.61 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.2 6.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 65 kW, while the Fiat 500e 3+1 24 kWh (2022-…) maxes out at 50 kW.

The Fiat 500e 3+1 24 kWh (2022-…) 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 Active Fiat 500e 3+1 24 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 7 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 65 kW 50 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.9 4.6

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Fiat 500e 3+1 24 kWh (2022-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property BYD Dolphin Active Fiat 500e 3+1 24 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 70 kW 70 kW
Motor Power (hp) 94 hp 94 hp
Motor Torque 180 Nm 220 Nm
0-100 km/h 12.3 s 9 s
Top Speed 150 km/h 135 km/h
Performance Score 2 2.4

Dimensions

The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is longer, wider, and taller.

The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property BYD Dolphin Active Fiat 500e 3+1 24 kWh
Length 4290 mm 3631 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2012 mm 1900 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1770 mm 1683 mm
Height 1570 mm 1529 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2322 mm

Cargo and Towing

The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

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

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property BYD Dolphin Active Fiat 500e 3+1 24 kWh
Number of Seats 5 4
Curb Weight 1506 kg 1290 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 345 l 185 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1310 l 550 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.4 3.8
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