Global EV Comparison: Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh vs BYD Dolphin Active

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh (2025-…) has a starting price of €31190, compared to the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…), which starts at €29990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

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

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

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 Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh BYD Dolphin Active
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.4 kW 7 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 65 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.4 3.9

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

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 Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh BYD Dolphin Active
Length 4385 mm 4290 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2020 mm 2012 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1795 mm 1770 mm
Height 1660 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase 2670 mm 2700 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 Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh BYD Dolphin Active
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1610 kg 1506 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 460 l 345 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1600 l 1310 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 550 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.7 4.4
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