Archive
- Range
- 315 km*
- Battery
- 60 kWh
- DC charging
- 75 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.5 s
SUV · FWD · 5 seats
Electric car comparison
Change carsAiways U5 vs BYD DOLPHIN
Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.
Current
- Range
- 350 km*
- Battery
- 60.5 kWh
- DC charging
- 75 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.0 s
Hatchback · FWD · 5 seats
Data checked 17 July 2026
Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Data-led verdict
PlugSphere Smart Score
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
A
Aiways U5
85
/100
Smart Score verdict
BYD DOLPHIN leads
10-point advantage in this pairing
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
Leads
BYD DOLPHIN
95
/100
| Score category | A · U5 | B · DOLPHIN |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 90/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Charging 25% weight | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 91/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Performance 10% weight | 93/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Practicality 15% weight | 100/100 Leads | 90/100 |
| EV capability 10% weight | 0/100 | 60/100 Leads |
Compared 12 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Full specification comparison
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model Aiways U5 | B Reference model BYD DOLPHIN |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 315 km | 350 km Better |
| Useable battery | 60 kWh | 60.5 kWh |
| Efficiency | 190 Wh/km | 173 Wh/km Better |
| One-stop range | 313 km | 354 km Better |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 7 kW | 11 kW Better |
| Typical DC charging power | 75 kW | 75 kW |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 34.0 min | 34.0 min |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | No | No |
| Battery preconditioning | No | No |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | SUV | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 432 L Better | 345 L |
| Curb weight | 1,795 kg | 1,733 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.0 s Better |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | Not available | 0 kg |
| Towbar approved | No | Yes Better |
| Heat pump | No | Yes Better |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | LFP |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | Yes Better |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | No | No |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | No | No |
| Bidirectional charging | No | Yes Better |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Archive | Current |
| Available from | October 2020 | July 2025 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | 3 stars | 5 stars Better |
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.
Market by market
Price comparison
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
| Market | A Aiways U5 | B BYD DOLPHIN |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | Not listed | From €22,990 |
| Country Netherlands | Not listed | From €22,990 |
| Country United Kingdom | Not listed | From £18,650 |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Variants and model years
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
Aiways U5 trims
-
U5
Archive- Model years
- 2020–2022
- Range
- 315 km*
- Battery
- 60 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
U5
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2023
- Range
- 315 km*
- Battery
- 60 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
Model family
BYD DOLPHIN trims
-
DOLPHIN 60.4 kWh (MY25)
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 350 km*
- Battery
- 60.5 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
DOLPHIN SURF 43.2 kWh Boost
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 270 km*
- Battery
- 43.2 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
DOLPHIN SURF 43.2 kWh Comfort
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 265 km*
- Battery
- 43.2 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 190 km*
- Battery
- 30 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
DOLPHIN 60.4 kWh (MY24)
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2025
- Range
- 350 km*
- Battery
- 60.5 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Active (MY24)
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2025
- Range
- 265 km*
- Battery
- 44.9 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Boost (MY24)
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2025
- Range
- 265 km*
- Battery
- 44.9 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
U5 vs DOLPHIN — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Aiways U5 or BYD DOLPHIN?
Aiways U5 has an estimated 315 km of mixed-condition range and BYD DOLPHIN has 350 km. That gives BYD DOLPHIN a 35 km advantage in this database.
Which charges faster: Aiways U5 or BYD DOLPHIN?
Aiways U5 is listed at 75 kW typical DC power and BYD DOLPHIN at 75 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which scores better: Aiways U5 or BYD DOLPHIN?
BYD DOLPHIN leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 10 points: 85/100 versus 95/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.
Are Morocco prices available for Aiways U5 and BYD DOLPHIN?
PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.