Car Buyer's Guide

Aion ES vs BYD Dolphin

BYD Dolphin

BYD Dolphin

Verdict

The ES is 31% more powerful, the ES has a 23% bigger boot, while the ES goes 23% further on a charge. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM 106,800RM 100,530
Body typeSedanHatchback
SegmentC-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Powertrain
FuelElectricElectric
Number of Motors11
Motor Horsepower136 hp94 hp
Motor Torque225 Nm180 Nm
Battery TypeLFPLithium Iron Phosphate
Battery Capacity55.2 kWh44.92 kWh
EV Range442 km340 km
Charger Type (AC)Type 2Type 2
Charging Rate (AC)6.6 kW7 kW
Charger Type (DC)CCS2CCS2
Charging Rate (DC)60 kW60 kW
V2L3.3 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionAutomated ManualSingle Ratio Automatic
Transmission ManufacturerBYD
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h12.3 seconds
Dimensions
Length4,810 mm4,290 mm
Width1,880 mm1,770 mm
Height1,545 mm1,570 mm
Wheelbase2,750 mm2,700 mm
Doors45
Seats55
Boot Space450 litres345 litres
Front Tyre215/55 R17195/60R16
Rear Tyre215/55 R17195/60R16
Spare TyreTyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresLinglong Eco Master E
Chassis
AssemblyAfghanistan (CBU)China (CBU)
ChassisUnibody
Front SuspensionMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion Beam
Front Wheels1716" Alloy
Rear Wheels1716" Alloy
Front BrakesVentilated Disc
Rear BrakesSolid Disc
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on Two Outer Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll Seats
Safety NotesRear Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Brake
Lighting
HeadlampsLED Projector
TaillampsLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsManual Adjustable
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Front USB-A, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Rear USB-A, 1 Rear USB-C
Interior LightingMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Driver’s Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front2 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear3 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree Camera
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Instrument ClusterFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer160,000 km150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer8 years6 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM 70RM 50

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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