Two cars on the same rows. The figures are all here, with their sources, so you can read them yourself and decide what matters.
| BYD Dolphin | Volkswagen ID. Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years (differs) | 2023-now | 2026-now |
| From (indicative) (differs) | € 30,990 | € 24,990 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page. | ||
| Efficiency (differs) | 72/100 | n/a |
| Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) | 72/100 | n/a |
| Practicality (differs) | 60/100 | 68/100 |
| Reliability | n/a | n/a |
| Value retention | n/a | n/a |
| Specifications | ||
| Range (WLTP, km) (differs) | 427 | 454 |
| Battery (kWh) (differs) | 60.4 | 51.7 |
| Power (hp) (differs) | 204 | 211 |
| 0–100 km/h (s) (differs) | 7 | 7.1 |
| Length (mm) (differs) | 4290 | 4053 |
| Width (mm) (differs) | 1770 | 1816 |
| Height (mm) (differs) | 1570 | 1530 |
| Kerb weight (kg) (differs) | 1658 | 1576 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) | 88 | 105 |
| Boot (l) (differs) | 345 | 441 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) | 15.9 | 13.3 |
| Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) | – | 1200 |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 160 | 160 |
WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.
OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure
A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.
Profile · I (EA1, 2021+; EU-uitvoering 2023+)
Compact EV hatchback on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 with the LFP Blade battery (lithium iron phosphate, BYD's own design). The EU version (April 2023) is lengthened versus the Chinese model for Euro NCAP compliance. Comfort top variant with 60.4 kWh, 204 hp and WLTP range 427 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to about 88 kW. Indicative starting price, check the official configurator per version.
Profile · MEB Entry, 155 kW / 51,7 kWh (2026-)
Volkswagen's entry EV on the MEB Entry platform, in production since June 2026 in Pamplona, Spain. Five-door B-segment hatchback with front-wheel drive. The specs above belong to the 155 kW version with 51.7 kWh net battery: WLTP up to 454 km, DC charging up to 105 kW and 10-80% in 24 minutes (manufacturer figure, indicative). Boot 441 litres, braked towing weight 1,200 kg. The indicative Dutch starting price is 24,990 euro and applies to the 37 kWh entry version with up to 329 km WLTP, so not to the 51.7 kWh version listed here. A starting price, not an offer.
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No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure.