BYD Dolphin GWM Ora 03

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BYD Dolphin GWM Ora 03
From (indicative) (differs) € 30,990 € 33,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
Model years 2023-now 2023-now
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Efficiency (differs) 72/100 66/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 72/100 64/100
Practicality (differs) 60/100 50/100
Reliability n/a n/a
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 427 420
Battery (kWh) (differs) 60.4 63.1
Power (hp) (differs) 204 171
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7 8.2
Length (mm) (differs) 4290 4235
Width (mm) (differs) 1770 1825
Height (mm) (differs) 1570 1603
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1658 1615
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 88 67
Boot (l) (differs) 345 228
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 15.9 17
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Top speed (km/h) 160 160

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • BYD Dolphin · Efficiency: WLTP 15.9 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure) vs compact EV hatchback segment, indicative · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BYD Dolphin · Sustainability (environmental impact): LFP Blade chemistry + WLTP consumption + BYD battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km, 70% capacity) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BYD Dolphin · Practicality: Boot 345 l, no towing weight homologation in EU lowers score (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BYD Dolphin · Reliability: Too recent for reliable data; EU launch 2023, service network still being built up, no representative ADAC breakdown statistics · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BYD Dolphin · Value retention: Too recent for reliable data; BYD brand still new in EU, price changes distort the curve · reference date 2026-05-21
  • GWM Ora 03 · Efficiency: WLTP 17 kWh/100km GT (manufacturer figure) vs. compact EV hatchback segment, indicative · reference date 2026-05-21
  • GWM Ora 03 · Sustainability (environmental impact): NMC chemistry GT trim (LFP on entry trim) + GWM battery warranty (typically 8 yr/160,000 km, 70% capacity) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • GWM Ora 03 · Practicality: Boot 228 l (small for external dimensions), no towing weight homologation in EU lowers score (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • GWM Ora 03 · Reliability: Too recent for reliable data; EU launch 2022, service network being built up, no representative ADAC breakdown statistics · reference date 2026-05-21
  • GWM Ora 03 · Value retention: Too recent for reliable data; GWM brand still short in EU, price changes and rebranding (Funky Cat -> Ora 03) distort the curve · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · I (EA1, 2021+; EU-uitvoering 2023+)

BYD Dolphin

Compact EV hatchback on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 with the LFP Blade battery (lithium iron phosphate, BYD's own design). The EU version (April 2023) is lengthened versus the Chinese model for Euro NCAP compliance. Comfort top variant with 60.4 kWh, 204 hp and WLTP range 427 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to about 88 kW. Indicative starting price, check the official configurator per version.

Profile · I (ES11, 2022+; EU-uitvoering 2022+, rebranding nov 2023)

GWM Ora 03

Compact EV hatchback from Great Wall Motors (GWM) with retro styling. EU launch as the Ora Funky Cat in October 2022, renamed Ora 03 in November 2023. GT trim with 63.1 kWh NMC pack, 171 hp and WLTP range around 420 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to about 67 kW. Indicative starting price, check the official configurator for the current figure per version.

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