Global EV Comparison: BYD Dolphin Active vs Nissan Leaf 40 kWh vs Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh vs e-Golf 35.8 kWh
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General Info
| Property | BYD Dolphin Active | Nissan Leaf 40 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2022-2025 | 2014-2016 | 2017-2020 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Japan, UK, USA | Germany | Germany |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €29990 | - Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €15890 | €9600 | €11800 |
| GCC Score | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BYD Dolphin Active | Nissan Leaf 40 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 240 km | 134 km | 201 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 340 km | 285 km | - Range (WLTP) | 232 km |
| Range (GCC) | 289 km | 238 km | 135 km | 192 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 46 kWh | 40 kWh | 24.2 kWh | 35.8 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 44.9 kWh | 39 kWh | 20.5 kWh | 32 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.5 kWh/100 km | 16.4 kWh/100 km | 15.2 kWh/100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.44 km/kWh | 6.1 km/kWh | 6.59 km/kWh | 6 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.2 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
Charging
| Property | BYD Dolphin Active | Nissan Leaf 40 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7 kW | 3.6 kW | 3.6 kW | 7.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 65 kW | 50 kW | 40 kW | 40 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CHAdeMO Type 2 (Mennekes) | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
Performance
| Property | BYD Dolphin Active | Nissan Leaf 40 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 70 kW | 110 kW | 85 kW | 100 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 94 hp | 148 hp | 114 hp | 134 hp |
| Motor Torque | 180 Nm | 320 Nm | 270 Nm | 290 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 12.3 s | 7.9 s | 10.4 s | 9.6 s |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 144 km/h | 140 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Dimensions
| Property | BYD Dolphin Active | Nissan Leaf 40 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4290 mm | 4490 mm | 4255 mm | 4270 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2012 mm | 2030 mm | 2027 mm | 2027 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1770 mm | 1788 mm | 1799 mm | 1799 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm | 1452 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2700 mm | 2637 mm | 2629 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BYD Dolphin Active | Nissan Leaf 40 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1506 kg | 1580 kg | 1538 kg | 1569 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 345 l | 435 l | 341 l | 341 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1310 l | 1176 l | 1231 l | 1231 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.4 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4 |
