Comparison between:
- 2020 Honda e
- 2025 BYD Dolphin Surf Active
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Honda e | 2025 BYD Dolphin Surf Active | |
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| Model alias | - | Active 65kW 30kWh |
| Trim | - | Active |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | GBP 26,160 (UK, Jan 2020) EUR 29,470 (DE, Jan 2020) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | - | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Crystal Black Pearl Modern Steel Metallic Charge Yellow Crystal Blue Metallic Platinum White Pearl | Lime green Polar Night black Apricity white Ice blue |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 153.3 in 3895 mm | 157.1 in 3990 mm |
| Width | 68.9 in 1750 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 69.0 in 1752 mm | 77.6 in 1970 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 67.7 in 1719 mm |
| Height | 59.5 in 1512 mm | 62.2 in 1581 mm |
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in 2530 mm | 98.4 in 2500 mm |
| Front track | 59.8 in 1520 mm | 59.0 in 1499 mm |
| Rear track | 59.7 in 1516 mm | 58.4 in 1483 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 31.6 in 803 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 27.0 in 686 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 14.7 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 23 ° |
| Clearance | - | 5.9 in 151 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 4.7 in 119 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 5.7 in 145 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 171.0 l 6.04 ft3 0.17 m3 | 308.0 l 10.88 ft3 0.31 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 861.0 l 30.41 ft3 0.86 m3 | 1037.0 l 36.62 ft3 1.04 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3337.8 lb 1514 kg | 2852.78 lb 1294 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | 1774.72 lb 805 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 1801.18 lb 817 kg |
| Payload | 751.78 lb 341 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4089.57 lb 1855 kg | 3280.48 lb 1488 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BYD |
| Model | - | TZ180XSX |
| Electric motor type | - | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 65 kW 87.2 hp 88.4 ps |
| Torque | 315 Nm 32.1 kgm 232.3 ft-lb | 175 Nm 17.8 kgm 129.1 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 65 kW 87.2 hp 88.4 ps |
| Total system torque | 315 Nm 32.1 kgm 232.3 ft-lb | 175 Nm 17.8 kgm 129.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.00 s | 11.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 137.9 mi / 222.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 217.5 mi / 350.0 km WLTP, CMB: 136.7 mi / 220.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | WLTP, CTY: 9.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.5 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 9.2 m 30.18 ft | 9.9 m 32.48 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 3.1 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | MacPherson strut Independent |
| Rear suspension | MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 5Jx15 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/60R16 205/55R16 | 175/65R15 88V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 35.5 kWh | 30 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 100 Ah |
| Manufacturer | - | BYD |
| Model | - | Blade Battery |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | LFP |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.2 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.65 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2 V - 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | - | 300.8 V |
| Weight | - | 524.7 lb 238 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Active thermal management | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 2.3 kW AC 6.6 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 kW DC 65 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 100 kW, 0:17-0:22 DC 50 kW, 0:34-0:43 AC 6.6 kW, 5:23 AC 2.3 kW, 15:21 | DC 65 kW, 0:25 DC 65 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 3:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Brake Assist (BA) (S) Collision Mitigation Braking System (S) Collision Mitigation Throttle Control (S) Deflation Warning System (DWS) (S) Driver SRS Airbag (Single Stage inflation) (S) Electric Parking Brake (S) Electric Power Steering (EPS) (S) Electric Power Steering - Variable Gear Ratio (S) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) (S) Emergency Stop Signal (S) Forward Collision Warning (S) Front and rear seat belts with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) (S) Front and rear side curtain airbags (S) Front driver and passenger airbags (S) Front side airbags (S) Hill Start Assist (HSA) (S) Immobiliser System (S) Intelligent Speed limiter (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (S) Lead Car Departure Notification System (S) Low Speed Brake Function (S) Low Speed Following (S) Parking Sensors (S) Passenger SRS airbag with cut off switch (S) Rear View Camera (S) Remote Central Locking with 2 Keys (S) Road Departure Mitigation (S) Security Alarm System (S) Selectable Door Unlock (S) Single Pedal Control (S) Smart Entry & Start (S) Tilt Sensor (S) Traffic Sign Recognition System (S) Tyre Repair Kit (S) Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) (S) Whiplash Lessening Front Headrests (S) Bluetooth (S) DAB (S) 2 x front USB ports (S) HDMI Socket (S) Honda Dual Screen DA (2x 12" 3') (S) 2 x rear USB ports (S) 6 x speakers with 180W power (S) Steering Wheel Remote Audio Controls (S) Climate Control (S) Rear vent (S) Heated front seats (S) Lumbar support for driver seat (S) Manual height adjustment front seats (S) Leather (S) Tilt and telescopic (S) Auto wipers (S) Electric windows front and rear (S) Panoramic glass roof (S) Privacy glass (S) Spoiler (S) Side Camera Mirror System (S) Sunvisor Vanity Mirrors (S) Ambient light roof (S) Ambient ligt at front footwell (S) Audo LED headlights (S) Front map light (S) Headlight Auto On/Off Timer (Coming Home/Leaving Home Function) (S) High Beam Support System (HSS) (S) LED DRLs (S) LED front fog lights (S) LED rear lights (S) Meter illumination (S) Rear reading light (S) Sunvisor vanity mirror illumination (S) Trunk light (S) Fabric (S) | - |
| 2020 Honda e | 2025 BYD Dolphin Surf Active |