BYD Dolphin Acive vs Opel Zafira Electric Life L 75 kWh

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General Info

The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is announced, but not yet in production. The Opel Zafira Electric Life L 75 kWh (2021-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €29900 on the used car market.

The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is a Hatchback, whereas the Opel Zafira Electric Life L 75 kWh (2021-2024) is a Minivan.

Property BYD Dolphin Acive Opel Zafira Electric Life L 75 kWh
Years of Production 2024-… 2021-2024
Current Status Announced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China France
Body Style Hatchback Minivan
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €28000 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €29900
GCC Score 4.8 5.3

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Opel Zafira Electric Life L 75 kWh (2021-2024) has a larger battery, the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property BYD Dolphin Acive Opel Zafira Electric Life L 75 kWh
Range (WLTP) 340 km 330 km
Range (GCC) 289 km 281 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 46 kWh 75 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 44.9 kWh 68 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.5 kWh/100 km 24.2 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.44 km/kWh 4.13 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.3 3.5

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Opel Zafira Electric Life L 75 kWh (2021-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) maxes out at 65 kW.

The Opel Zafira Electric Life L 75 kWh (2021-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.4 kW, whereas the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is limited to 7 kW.

Property BYD Dolphin Acive Opel Zafira Electric Life L 75 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 7 kW 7.4 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 65 kW 100 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.9 4.9

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Although the Opel Zafira Electric Life L 75 kWh (2021-2024) has more power, the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property BYD Dolphin Acive Opel Zafira Electric Life L 75 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 70 kW 100 kW
Motor Power (hp) 94 hp 134 hp
Motor Torque 180 Nm 260 Nm
0-100 km/h 12.3 s 13.3 s
Top Speed 150 km/h 130 km/h
Performance Score 2 1.9

Dimensions

The Opel Zafira Electric Life L 75 kWh (2021-2024) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Opel Zafira Electric Life L 75 kWh (2021-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property BYD Dolphin Acive Opel Zafira Electric Life L 75 kWh
Length 4290 mm 5306 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2012 mm 2204 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1770 mm 1920 mm
Height 1570 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 3275 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Opel Zafira Electric Life L 75 kWh (2021-2024) 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).

The Opel Zafira Electric Life L 75 kWh (2021-2024) has a towing capacity of up to 1000 kg, whereas the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property BYD Dolphin Acive Opel Zafira Electric Life L 75 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Curb Weight 1506 kg 2161 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 345 l 980 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1310 l 3700 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 4.5 9.1
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