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== | == Do Chinese EVs Sold in Europe perform as stated? == | ||
=== BYD Dolphin Compact === | |||
===== Test Drive ===== | |||
A test drive by the Automotive News Europe concluded that<ref>https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/byd-dolphin-takes-compact-evs-vw-renault-and-stellantis</ref>; | |||
* Driving the model at a leisurely pace was enjoyable. | |||
* The range recorded was within the 427 km indicated by the manufacturer. | |||
* The model trails its rivals when it comes to recharge speed. Automotive News Europe didn't manage to get to 60 kw per hour, implying that it takes more than 40 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%. | |||
* Its regenerative braking mode is weak, hence "one pedal" driving is not easy. | |||
* Its interior is practical with many storage spacious. It comes with 345-liter trunk space. | |||
* As with its competitors, its interior lack physical buttons. | |||
* Its infotainment screen centrally rotates and has short update times though not easy to get used to it like that of its rivals. | |||
* Visibility in full light is an issue. | |||
* Charging user experience is not that great since sometimes the charging point is not fully synchronized with the provider's app. | |||
''Assessment:'' ''When compared to ID.3, the Dolphin is quite competitive. Most consumers who dared to give their comments [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkuxOh28OiI here] are in favor of the Dolphin. Criticisms against the ID.3 revolve around software issues, interior quality and price. Consumers are impressed with all of the Dolphin's features other than the fact that it undercuts ID.3 when it comes to recharging. Some of the advantages of the Dolphin over ID.3 include: more practicality, cheaper, better infotainment performance, more standard features (eg panoramic roof which exists in ID.3 as a premium) and more quality interior. However, it should be noted that Volkswagen launched a new ID.3 that it claims has larger screen, more power and improved software''<ref>https://insideevs.com/news/718377/volkswagen-id3-larger-screen/</ref>''.'' | |||