ComparisonFigures as published
BYD Dolphin Surf and Volkswagen ID.4
Two electric cars side by side, with every figure kept on its own test cycle.
| Question | BYD Dolphin Surf | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Body | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Official range | 220–322 km WLTP Market or version specific | up to571 km WLTP Market or version specific |
| Battery | 30 or 43.2 kWh Market or version specific | 52 or 77 kWh usable Market or version specific |
| Peak DC charging | up to85 kW Published reference | up to175 kW Published reference |
| Published fast charge | 10–80% in about 30 minutes claimed | 10–80% in about 28 minutes claimed |
| Efficiency reference | from15.5 kWh/100 km Market or version specific | from15.8 kWh/100 km Market or version specific |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
A copper figure leads only where both cars publish the same measure on the same test cycle. Hover a mark to see how far the figure can be trusted.
Our view. Choose by the charging you can rely on, the version sold in your market and the journeys you repeat. A larger maximum number is not automatically the better ownership experience.
BYD Dolphin Surf rapid charging
30 min10%80%
Volkswagen ID.4 rapid charging
28 min10%80%
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