Electric car comparison

Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron vs BYD DOLPHIN

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

A A

Reference model

Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron

Current
Range
510 km*
Battery
94.9 kWh
DC charging
186 kW
0–100 km/h
6.6 s

SUV · RWD · 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.

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A

Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron

Leads
95 /100

Smart Score verdict

Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron leads

23-point advantage in this pairing

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

B

BYD DOLPHIN

72 /100
Score categoryA · Q6 Sportback e-tronB · DOLPHIN
Range 25% weight 100/100 Leads 69/100
Charging 25% weight 100/100 Leads 51/100
Efficiency 15% weight 93/100 100/100 Leads
Performance 10% weight 100/100 Leads 94/100
Practicality 15% weight 100/100 Leads 80/100
EV capability 10% weight 60/100 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 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron B Reference model BYD DOLPHIN
Range & energy
Estimated real-world range* 510 km Better 350 km
Useable battery 94.9 kWh 60.5 kWh
Efficiency 186 Wh/km 173 Wh/km Better
One-stop range 595 km Better 354 km
Charging
Onboard AC charger 11 kW 11 kW
Typical DC charging power 186 kW Better 75 kW
Estimated 10–80% DC time 21.0 min Better 34.0 min
Charge port Type 2 CCS Type 2 CCS
Plug & Charge Yes Better No
Battery preconditioning Yes Better No
Body & practicality
Body style SUV Hatchback
Seats 5 5
Cargo volume 575 L Better 345 L
Curb weight 2,275 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 6.6 s Better 7.0 s
Drivetrain RWD FWD
Capability & battery
Towing capacity 2,000 kg Better 0 kg
Towbar approved Yes Yes
Heat pump Yes Yes
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 Current Current
Available from November 2024 July 2025
Safety
Euro NCAP safety rating 5 stars 5 stars
*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 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron B BYD DOLPHIN
Country Germany From €65,900 From €22,990
Country Netherlands From €63,990 From €22,990
Country United Kingdom From £63,065 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

Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron trims

4 versions
  • Q6 Sportback e-tron performance (MY25)

    Current
    Model years
    2024–present
    Range
    510 km*
    Battery
    94.9 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro (MY26)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    500 km*
    Battery
    94.9 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q6 Sportback e-tron (MY25)

    Current
    Model years
    2024–present
    Range
    410 km*
    Battery
    75.8 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro (MY25)

    Archive
    Model years
    2024–2025
    Range
    500 km*
    Battery
    94.9 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

Q6 Sportback e-tron vs DOLPHIN — common questions

Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.

Which has more range: Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron or BYD DOLPHIN?

Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron has an estimated 510 km of mixed-condition range and BYD DOLPHIN has 350 km. That gives Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron a 160 km advantage in this database.

Which charges faster: Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron or BYD DOLPHIN?

Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron is listed at 186 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: Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron or BYD DOLPHIN?

Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 23 points: 95/100 versus 72/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.

Are Morocco prices available for Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron 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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