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BYD Dolphin vs Jaguar I-Pace comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (29,700 £ vs 79,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Dolphin or Jaguar I-Pace?

BYD Dolphin vs Jaguar I-Pace: Key differences

BYD Dolphin

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Jaguar I-Pace

3.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BYD Dolphin is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,700 £ , while the Jaguar I-Pace costs 79,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,509 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Dolphin is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 25.2 kWh/100km for the Jaguar I-Pace. That’s a difference of about 9.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Jaguar I-Pace offers marginally more range – reaching up to 469 km, about 42 km more than the BYD Dolphin.

I-Pace

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Jaguar I-Pace offers clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 196 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar I-Pace is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the BYD Dolphin takes 7 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar I-Pace delivers considerably more torque with 696 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 386 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 visibly lighter – 1,658 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 568 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar I-Pace offers significantly more boot space – 638 L compared to 345 L. That’s a difference of about 293 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar I-Pace carries barely more – 444 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar I-Pace has only a minor advantage 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.

from £79,200
I-Pace

Jaguar I-Pace

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 400 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 25.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 469 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

4 (4 Reviews)
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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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3.7 (2 Reviews)
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Stefan
3 Apr 2026, 10:23:27

The Ipace is a tragedy. Looks nice..but the quality is very low. After 30000km I changed the charger, I changed the heater..aprox 8000 euro cost. Not recomend in any eay. Avoid it!

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BYD Dolphin
Jaguar I-Pace

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
427 km
Electric Range
469 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,658 kg
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Trunk capacity
345 L
Trunk capacity
638 L
Length
-
Length
4,682 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Width
2,011 mm
Height
-
Height
1,566 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Payload
410 kg
Payload
444 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
310 Nm
Torque
696 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
294 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Jaguar
What drive types are available for the BYD Dolphin?

The BYD Dolphin is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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