Editor’s comparisonFigures as published
MG MG4 EV and BYD Dolphin Surf
Affordable electric hatchbacks with different priorities and footprints.
| Question | MG MG4 EV | BYD Dolphin Surf |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Official range | up to530 km WLTP Market or version specific | 220–322 km WLTP Market or version specific |
| Battery | 49–77 kWh Market or version specific | 30 or 43.2 kWh Market or version specific |
| Peak DC charging | up to144 kW Published reference | up to85 kW Published reference |
| Published fast charge | 10–80% from about 26 minutes claimed | 10–80% in about 30 minutes claimed |
| Efficiency reference | from16 kWh/100 km Market or version specific | from15.5 kWh/100 km Market or version specific |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
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 between these cars by the charging you can access, the version sold in your market, and the journeys you repeat. The table below separates official reference values from assumptions. A larger maximum number is not automatically the better ownership experience.
MG MG4 EV rapid charging
BYD Dolphin Surf rapid charging
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Batteries, motor outputs, standard equipment, warranties, connectors, and even model names can differ by country. Compare local quotations only after confirming that both cars match the versions shown here.