Global EV Comparison: BYD Dolphin Active vs Lucid Air Grand Touring
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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 Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…), which starts at €129000.
The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is a Hatchback, whereas the Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) is a Sedan.
| Property | BYD Dolphin Active | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | USA, Saudi Arabia |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €29990 | €129000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €119889 |
| GCC Score | 4.8 | 8.1 |
Range and Efficiency
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…).
| Property | BYD Dolphin Active | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 824 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 340 km | 882 km |
| Range (GCC) | 289 km | 746 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 46 kWh | 114 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 44.9 kWh | 111 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.5 kWh/100 km | 14.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.44 km/kWh | 6.72 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.2 | 10 |
Charging
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) features an advanced 900-volt architecture, whereas the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 300 kW, while the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) maxes out at 65 kW.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is limited to 7 kW.
| Property | BYD Dolphin Active | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 65 kW | 300 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 900 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.9 | 10 |
Performance
The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is front-wheel drive, while the Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | BYD Dolphin Active | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 70 kW | 611 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 94 hp | 819 hp |
| Motor Torque | 180 Nm | 1200 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 12.3 s | 3.2 s |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 270 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2 | 8.1 |
Dimensions
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) is longer and wider, but the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is taller.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | BYD Dolphin Active | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4290 mm | 4975 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2012 mm | 2195 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1770 mm | 1936 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2960 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…), but the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | BYD Dolphin Active | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1506 kg | 2272 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 345 l | 456 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1310 l | 627 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 283 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.4 | 5.1 |
