Audi A2 e-tron vs BYD Dolphin

Updated October 2026 · Real-world figures, not WLTP

Audi A2 e-tron

A2 e-tron 125 kW - 50 kWh (MY27)

£30,700 · 202 mi

Wins 7 of 14

BYD Dolphin

DOLPHIN 60.4 kWh (MY25)

£30,205 · 217 mi

Wins 7 of 14

Our verdict

The Audi A2 e-tron and BYD Dolphin are both electric hatchbacks in the medium car class. The Audi A2 e-tron starts at £30,700 in the UK and the BYD Dolphin at £30,205, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The A2 e-tron charges faster on a rapid charger (90 kW against 75 kW on average, 10–80%). On top of that, it uses less energy (4.0 mi/kWh against 3.6 mi/kWh) and has the bigger boot (409 litres against 345).

The Dolphin goes further, with about 217 miles of real-world range against 202 for the A2 e-tron. On top of that, it is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 7.0 s against 8.8 s and has the longer warranty (6 years against 3).

There's little between them on price.

Choose the Audi A2 e-tron if you want quicker charging stops and lower running costs and the BYD Dolphin if you want the longest range and more performance.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

Audi A2 e-tronBYD Dolphin

Price

Price new: £30,700on sale now; £30,205 (best)on sale now
Used from (estimated): –too new; £17,2002025 car
Price per mile of range: £152; £139 (best)

Range and efficiency

Real-world range: 202 mi325 km, estimate; 217 mi (best)350 km, estimate
Range today, used (estimated): –; about 213 mi2025 car, est.
Efficiency: 4.0 mi/kWh (best)154 Wh/km, estimate; 3.6 mi/kWh173 Wh/km, estimate
Range with one 15-min stop: 221 mi (best)355 km; 220 mi354 km

Charging

Rapid charging: 90 kW (best)10–80% average; 75 kW10–80% average
Home (AC) charging: 11 kW; 11 kW
Charging plug: Type 2 CCS; Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L): Yes; Yes
Vehicle-to-home (V2H): Yes (best); No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): No; No

Battery

Usable battery: 50 kWh; 60.48 kWh (best)
Battery chemistry: LFP (lithium iron phosphate); LFP (lithium iron phosphate)
Heat pump: Yes; Yes

Body and performance

Body style: Hatchback; Hatchback
Size class: C · Medium car; C · Medium car
Seats: 5; 5
Drive: Rear-wheel drive; Front-wheel drive
0–62 mph: 8.8 s0–100 km/h; 7.0 s (best)0–100 km/h
Weight: 1,915 kg; 1,733 kg

Size

Length: 4.32 m14 ft 2 in; 4.29 m14 ft 1 in
Width (without mirrors): 1.79 m5 ft 10 in; 1.77 m5 ft 10 in
Width with mirrors: 2.04 m6 ft 8 in; 2.01 m6 ft 7 in
Height: 1.58 m5 ft 2 in; 1.57 m5 ft 2 in
Wheelbase: 2.77 m9 ft 1 in; 2.70 m8 ft 10 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space: 409 litres (best); 345 litres
Towbar available: Yes; Yes
Towing (braked): 1,600 kg (best); Not approved
Max payload: 560 kg (best)people and luggage; 410 kgpeople and luggage
Euro NCAP rating: –not tested yet; 5 stars

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty: 3 years60,000 miles; 6 years (best)93,750 miles
Battery warranty: 8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity; 8 years (best)125,000 miles
Passes to next owner: Yes; Yes, with conditions

Availability

Status: On sale new; On sale new
Model years: 2026 on; 2025–2026

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.