BYD DolphinVolkswagen ID.3
| BYD Dolphin | Volkswagen ID.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Available | Available |
| Fuel | ev | ev |
| Model years (differs) | 2023-now | 2020-now |
| Body style (differs) | hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| WLTP range (km) (differs) | 427 | 426 |
| Battery (kWh) (differs) | 60.4 | 58 |
| Power (hp) | 204 | 204 |
| DC fast charging (kW) (differs) | 88 | 120 |
| Boot (l) (differs) | 345 | 385 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) | 15.9 | 15.6 |
| Towing braked (kg) (differs) | – | 0 |
| Rating: Efficiency (differs) | 72/100 | 75/100 |
| Rating: Sustainability (differs) | 72/100 | 76/100 |
| Rating: Practicality (differs) | 60/100 | 64/100 |
| Rating: Reliability (differs) | n/a | 64/100 |
| Rating: Value retention | n/a | n/a |
Source and reference date per rating figure
- BYD Dolphin · Efficiency: WLTP 15.9 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure) vs compact EV hatchback segment, indicative · reference date 2026-05-21
- BYD Dolphin · Sustainability: LFP Blade chemistry + WLTP consumption + BYD battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km, 70% capacity) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21
- BYD Dolphin · Practicality: Boot 345 l, no towing weight homologation in EU lowers score (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-21
- BYD Dolphin · Reliability: Too recent for reliable data; EU launch 2023, service network still being built up, no representative ADAC breakdown statistics · reference date 2026-05-21
- BYD Dolphin · Value retention: Too recent for reliable data; BYD brand still new in EU, price changes distort the curve · reference date 2026-05-21
- Volkswagen ID.3 · Sustainability: WLTP consumption + VW battery warranty terms (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
- Volkswagen ID.3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + owner reviews (n≈18) + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
- Volkswagen ID.3 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums, n≈18) · reference date 2026-05-18
- Volkswagen ID.3 · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data since the price changes on MEB EVs · reference date 2026-05-18
- Volkswagen ID.3 · Practicality: boot 385 l VDA figure + 5 seats + 5 doors + no braked towing weight manufacturer figure, reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
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