Kia EV4 Hatchback Vs BYD Dolphin: Electric Car Comparison & Features

	Kia EV4 hatchback BYD Dolphin

Price	$33,000.00
Our Rating	5.5 5.7
Brand	KIA BYD
Category	Electric Car Electric Car

MODEL

Models

Kia EV4 hatchback Standard Range FWD
Kia EV4 hatchback Long Range FWD BYD Dolphin 60kWh

LAUNCH

Announced	2025, February 27 2023, April 11
Status	Coming soon. Expected release 2026 Available. Released 2023, June
Base Price	€ 33,000

PERFORMANCE

Power	FWD 204 hp (150 kW) FWD 204 hp (150 kW)
Torque	290 Nm (214 lb-ft)
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	7.4 sec 0-62 mph - Kia EV4 hatchback Standard Range FWD 7.7 sec 0-62 mph - Kia EV4 hatchback Long Range FWD 7 sec 0-62 mph
Max Speed	106 mph (170 km/h) 99 mph (160 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	58.3 kWh total - Kia EV4 hatchback Standard Range FWD 81.4 kWh total - Kia EV4 hatchback Long Range FWD 60 kWh total
Tech	Li-Ion NCM (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP battery
Range	255 mi WLTP - Kia EV4 hatchback Standard Range FWD 367 mi WLTP - Kia EV4 hatchback Long Range FWD 265 mi WLTP
Recuperation	Yes Yes, 4 modes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 5 h 20 min - Kia EV4 hatchback Standard Range FWD Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 7 h 15 min - Kia EV4 hatchback Long Range FWD Type 2 11 kW
DC Charging	CCS, 10-80% in 29 min - Kia EV4 hatchback Standard Range FWD CCS, 10-80% in 31 min - Kia EV4 hatchback Long Range FWD CCS 88 kW, 30-80% in 29 min Vehicle to load (V2L) - 3.3 kW max
Others	Vehicle to load (V2L) 3.5 KW max Vehicle to grid (V2G) 10 KW max

BODY

Type	5 door hatchback, 5 seats 5 door hatchback, 5 seats
Platform	E-GMP e-platform 3.0
Dimensions	174.4 x 73.2 x 58.5 in (4430 x 1860 x 1485 mm) 4290 x 1770 x 1570 mm (168.9 x 69.7 x 61.8 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.23 Cd
Wheelbase	111.0 in (2820 mm) 2700 mm (106.3 in)
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link, frequency-responsive valves in the dampers, hydro G suspension bushing
Wheels	R17 R16, R17
Trunk/Boot	EU: 15.4 ft³ EU: 345 l, 1310 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	Yes No
Towing	No No

DISPLAYS

Centre	12.3" touchscreen 12.8" rotating touchscreen
Driver's Display	12.3" 5"
Head-Up	Yes No
Others	5.3" climate control screen

COMFORT

Seats	Heated front seats Heated front seats
Roof	Glass sunroof, tilt & slide Glass roof, tilt & slide
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, reversing camera, Remote Smart Parking Assist Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera
Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

SAFETY

Airbags

Front, side, rear, head airbag system 6 airbags: front, side, rear, including head airbag system

Driving Aids

Front radar, several cameras. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safety Exit Warning, Safety Exit Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Lane Following Assist 2, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-spot View Monitor, Rear View Monitor, Surround View Monitor, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist Front radar, multiple cameras. Blind Spot Warning, High Beam Assist, Lane departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Brake, Traffic Sign Recognition, Automatic Emergency Braking System