BYD Dolphin vs Volkswagen ID.3 1st
How the BYD Dolphin and the Volkswagen ID.3 1st compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| BYD Dolphin | Volkswagen ID.3 1st | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 265 mi | 261 mi |
| Usable battery | 60.4 kWh | 58 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 15.9 kWh/100 km | 13.8 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2020 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BYD Dolphin | Volkswagen ID.3 1st | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 176 mi | 173 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 252 mi | 248 mi |
| Highway | 207 mi | 204 mi |
| City | 286 mi | 282 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- BYD Dolphin
- Further in winter
- BYD Dolphin
- More efficient
- Volkswagen ID.3 1st
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BYD Dolphin or the Volkswagen ID.3 1st?
- On the EPA rating the BYD Dolphin is rated 265 mi and the Volkswagen ID.3 1st 261 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 176 mi from the BYD Dolphin and 173 mi from the Volkswagen ID.3 1st.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.