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BYD Dolphin vs Kia EV2 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 147 HP), boot space and price (29,700 £ vs 22,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Dolphin or Kia EV2?

BYD Dolphin vs Kia EV2: Key differences

BYD Dolphin

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  • noticeably more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia EV2

  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • barely lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia EV2 is markedly cheaper – starting at 22,800 £ , while the BYD Dolphin costs 29,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,891 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV2 is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the BYD Dolphin. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV2 offers barely more range – reaching up to 453 km, about 26 km more than the BYD Dolphin.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Dolphin offers noticeably more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 147 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Dolphin is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Kia EV2 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Dolphin delivers somewhat more torque with 310 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV2 is barely lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,658 kg. The difference is around 38 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV2 carries moderately more – 475 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Dolphin is clearly ahead overall 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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BYD Dolphin

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 427 km
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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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Kia EV2

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
Price
22,800 - 31,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
427 km
Electric Range
317 - 453 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
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,658 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
345 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,770 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
400 - 475 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
135 - 147 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
310 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
100 - 108 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
Kia
What drive types are available for the BYD Dolphin?

The BYD Dolphin is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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