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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800 | RM 100,530✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 136 hp✓ | 94 hp |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm✓ | 180 Nm |
| Battery Type | LFP | Lithium Iron Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | 55.2 kWh✓ | 44.92 kWh |
| EV Range | 442 km✓ | 340 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 7 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS2 | CCS2 |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | 60 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automated Manual | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | BYD |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 12.3 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres✓ | 345 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 195/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 195/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Linglong Eco Master E |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Afghanistan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | — | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | — | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | — | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17 | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17 | 16" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | — | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | — | Solid Disc |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Brake |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | — | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | — | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Front USB-A, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Rear USB-A, 1 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | 12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Driver’s Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 70 | RM 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.