Global EV Comparison: GWM ORA 03 GT vs BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The GWM ORA 03 GT (2023-…) has a starting price of €37490, compared to the BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…), which starts at €32990.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.
| Property | GWM ORA 03 GT | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €37490 | €32990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €27650 | €27449 |
| GCC Score | 5.5 | 5.7 |
Range and Efficiency
The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the GWM ORA 03 GT (2023-…).
| Property | GWM ORA 03 GT | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 400 km | 427 km |
| Range (GCC) | 340 km | 363 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 63.1 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 59.3 kWh | 60.4 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.4 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.73 km/kWh | 6.01 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.2 | 6.7 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 88 kW, while the GWM ORA 03 GT (2023-…) maxes out at 69 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | GWM ORA 03 GT | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 69 kW | 88 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.6 | 5.6 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | GWM ORA 03 GT | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 126 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 169 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 s | 7 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.2 | 3.6 |
Dimensions
The GWM ORA 03 GT (2023-…) is wider and taller, but about the same length as the BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | GWM ORA 03 GT | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4254 mm | 4290 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2012 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1848 mm | 1770 mm |
| Height | 1603 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm | 2700 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design (2023-…) 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 | GWM ORA 03 GT | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1615 kg | 1658 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 228 l | 345 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 858 l | 1310 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.5 | 4.4 |
