Global EV Comparison: BYD Dolphin Active vs Opel Frontera Electric 54 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 Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh (2025-…), which starts at €31190.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property BYD Dolphin Active Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh
Years of Production 2024-… 2025-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China Slovakia
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €29990 €31190
GCC Score 4.8 5.3

Range and Efficiency

The Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh (2025-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…).

Property BYD Dolphin Active Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh
Range (WLTP) 340 km 408 km
Range (GCC) 289 km 347 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 46 kWh 54 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 44.9 kWh 53.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.5 kWh/100 km 15.4 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.44 km/kWh 6.49 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.2 6.9

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh (2025-…) 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 Frontera Electric 54 kWh (2025-…) 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 Active Opel Frontera Electric 54 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 4.4

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Although the Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh (2025-…) has more power, the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property BYD Dolphin Active Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 70 kW 83 kW
Motor Power (hp) 94 hp 111 hp
Motor Torque 180 Nm 120 Nm
0-100 km/h 12.3 s 13 s
Top Speed 150 km/h 143 km/h
Performance Score 2 1.8

Dimensions

The Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh (2025-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property BYD Dolphin Active Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh
Length 4290 mm 4385 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2012 mm 2020 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1770 mm 1795 mm
Height 1570 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2670 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh (2025-…) 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 Frontera Electric 54 kWh (2025-…) has a towing capacity of up to 550 kg, whereas the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property BYD Dolphin Active Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1506 kg 1610 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 345 l 460 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1310 l 1600 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 550 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 4.4 5.7
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