Electric car comparison

Alpine A390 vs BYD DOLPHIN

Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.

A A

Reference model

Alpine A390

Current
Range
470 km*
Battery
89 kWh
DC charging
120 kW
0–100 km/h
4.8 s

Liftback · AWD · 5 seats

B B

Reference model

BYD DOLPHIN

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.

High data confidence · 92% coverage
A

Alpine A390

Leads
97 /100

Smart Score verdict

Alpine A390 leads

19-point advantage in this pairing

Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.

B

BYD DOLPHIN

78 /100
Score categoryA · A390B · DOLPHIN
Range 25% weight 100/100 Leads 74/100
Charging 25% weight 100/100 Leads 77/100
Efficiency 15% weight 92/100 100/100 Leads
Performance 10% weight 100/100 Leads 69/100
Practicality 15% weight 100/100 Leads 83/100
EV capability 10% weight 80/100 Leads 60/100

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.

Compare different cars
Specification A Reference model Alpine A390 B Reference model BYD DOLPHIN
Range & energy
Estimated real-world range* 470 km Better 350 km
Useable battery 89 kWh 60.5 kWh
Efficiency 189 Wh/km 173 Wh/km Better
One-stop range 486 km Better 354 km
Charging
Onboard AC charger 22 kW Better 11 kW
Typical DC charging power 120 kW Better 75 kW
Estimated 10–80% DC time 31.0 min Better 34.0 min
Charge port Type 2 CCS Type 2 CCS
Plug & Charge No No
Battery preconditioning Yes Better No
Body & practicality
Body style Liftback Hatchback
Seats 5 5
Cargo volume 532 L Better 345 L
Curb weight 2,199 kg 1,733 kg
Dimensions Not available in source data Not available in source data
Roof rack possible No Yes Better
Performance
0–100 km/h 4.8 s Better 7.0 s
Drivetrain AWD FWD
Capability & battery
Towing capacity 1,350 kg Better 0 kg
Towbar approved Yes Yes
Heat pump Yes Yes
Battery chemistry NCM LFP
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) Yes Yes
Vehicle-to-home (V2H) Yes Better No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) Yes Better No
Bidirectional charging Yes Yes
Availability
Current status Current Current
Available from December 2025 July 2025
Safety
Euro NCAP safety rating 4 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 Alpine A390 B BYD DOLPHIN
Country Germany From €67,500 From €22,990
Country Netherlands From €67,900 From €22,990
Country United Kingdom From £61,390 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.

A

Model family

Alpine A390 trims

2 versions
  • A390 GT

    Current
    Model years
    2025–present
    Range
    470 km*
    Battery
    89 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • A390 GTS

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    470 km*
    Battery
    89 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
B

Model family

BYD DOLPHIN trims

7 versions
  • 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

A390 vs DOLPHIN — common questions

Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.

Which has more range: Alpine A390 or BYD DOLPHIN?

Alpine A390 has an estimated 470 km of mixed-condition range and BYD DOLPHIN has 350 km. That gives Alpine A390 a 120 km advantage in this database.

Which charges faster: Alpine A390 or BYD DOLPHIN?

Alpine A390 is listed at 120 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: Alpine A390 or BYD DOLPHIN?

Alpine A390 leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 19 points: 97/100 versus 78/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.

Are Morocco prices available for Alpine A390 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.

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