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BYD Dolphin vs Geely E5 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (29,700 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Dolphin or Geely E5?

BYD Dolphin vs Geely E5: Key differences

BYD Dolphin

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Geely E5

  • barely more power
  • barely more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Dolphin

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD Dolphin is marginally cheaper – starting at 29,700 £ , while the Geely E5 costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,871 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Geely E5 is barely more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the BYD Dolphin. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Geely E5 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 475 km, about 48 km more than the BYD Dolphin.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Geely E5 offers barely more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Geely E5 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 6.9 s, while the BYD Dolphin takes 7 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Geely E5 delivers very slightly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Dolphin

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Dolphin is only slightly lighter – 1,658 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 57 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Geely E5 offers markedly more boot space – 461 L compared to 345 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

When it comes to payload, the Geely E5 carries only slightly more – 445 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Geely E5 stands out in the key areas in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Geely E5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.8 - 16.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 430 - 475 km
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BYD Dolphin

The BYD Dolphin is a cheeky electric hatchback that blends playful styling with surprising practicality, making it a brilliant city companion for buyers who want modern tech without the showroom bravado. It’s comfy, efficient and easy to live with, and while it won’t blind you with supercar drama, it will quietly get the job done with plenty of character.

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Reviews BYD Dolphin

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Mark Kennedy
12 Apr 2026, 17:25:08

Absolute gem of a car, wonderfully smooth and powerful, along with being loaded with tech. By far the best car I've had. Would highly recommend

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John Maskell
3 Jan 2026, 07:26:24

Loving the dolphin

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Geely E5

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
Price
32,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
427 km
Electric Range
430 - 475 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,658 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 1,815 kg
Trunk capacity
345 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,770 mm
Width
1,901 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
427 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
310 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Geely
What drive types are available for the BYD Dolphin?

The BYD Dolphin is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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