Seat Mii Electric vs BYD Dolphin Acive
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General Info
The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is announced, but not yet in production. The Seat Mii Electric (2019-2021) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €11390 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.
| Property | Seat Mii Electric | BYD Dolphin Acive |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2019-2021 | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | Slovakia | China |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €28000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €11390 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 4.5 | 4.8 |
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 Seat Mii Electric (2019-2021).
| Property | Seat Mii Electric | BYD Dolphin Acive |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 259 km | 340 km |
| Range (GCC) | 223 km | 289 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 36.8 kWh | 46 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 32.3 kWh | 44.9 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 14.5 kWh/100 km | 15.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.9 km/kWh | 6.44 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.1 | 6.3 |
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 Seat Mii Electric (2019-2021) maxes out at 40 kW.
The Seat Mii Electric (2019-2021) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.2 kW, whereas the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is limited to 7 kW.
| Property | Seat Mii Electric | BYD Dolphin Acive |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 7 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 40 kW | 65 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.9 | 3.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
Both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time, but the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) boasts greater motor power.
| Property | Seat Mii Electric | BYD Dolphin Acive |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | 1 motor: PMSM | 1 motor: PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 61 kW | 70 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 82 hp | 94 hp |
| Motor Torque | 212 Nm | 180 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 12.3 s | 12.3 s |
| Top Speed | 130 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Performance Score | 1.7 | 2 |
Dimensions
The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is longer, wider, and taller.
The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Seat Mii Electric | BYD Dolphin Acive |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3556 mm | 4290 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2012 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1645 mm | 1770 mm |
| Height | 1481 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2421 mm | 2700 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 | Seat Mii Electric | BYD Dolphin Acive |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1235 kg | 1506 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 251 l | 345 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 923 l | 1310 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 3.6 | 4.5 |
