What's The Best EVs Under $50k: Byd Dolphin Vs Gwm Ora Vs Mg 4? | Drive.com.au

Which of these three bargain-priced EVs provides the best entry to electric motoring for first-timers, or offers the best money-saving alternative to the popular Tesla Model 3?

00:00 Best Affordable EV?
00:24 Pricing & Specifications
01:43 Design
02:41 BYD Dolphin
08:07 GWM Ora
11:16 MG4
15:49 On-road driving
24:18 Summary

#CarComparison #electriccars #byd
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[tep]

We cross shopped these 3 last year and it was amazing how different the were to each other, loved the sportiness of the MG but the silly jutting out console really cut into my legroom, also rear vision was the worst of the 3.
The dolphin has the best battery and equipment but was too narrow and cramped in the back seat.
Ended up with the Ora as it seemed the roomiest and most comfortable for driver and passengers, also feels like the mini technicians had something to do with the handling and acceleration feel as it has a strong resemblance to my mini in feel.

[dmhboag]

Just bought a BYD Seal Dynamic, with Queensland rebate it cost me $45000 drive away!

[peterengland]

I picked the MG4 for it's 50/50 weight distribution and RWD, I didn't want to sing karaoke in the car, but wanted a car that was reassuring on a windy country road.

[I_dont_want_an_at]

dolphin is a great name. We all love dolphins. No reason why we shouldn't like cars called dolphin. I like it. More animal names

[peterarmstrong]

I own a dolphin and chose this over the MG4 due to the dealer back up and reliability after joining some forums. I previously driven mg4 cupra born and niro as company cars and much prefer the dolphin. As soon as I got it the tyres were switched to hankooks and it drove like a different car with virtually no wheel spin. Oh and I achieved 6.2 to 60 on cold 5 degrees weather so really happy!!!

[danwhite]

One of the most informative review on EV, s. Thank you

[MrSwaggie]

We looked at these 3 a few months ago, perhaps with a slightly different perspective. We are both in our 70’s and I am 6’4” tall. From our point of view we liked the MG4 Excite, but it felt too dark inside, black headlining, black upholstery etc, also too low to the ground. Driving it however was very good as long as I had assistance getting out.
The Dolphin also had black headlining and the low glass roof seemed too close to my head to be comfortable. Also with both of us in the front seat we felt cramped. No test drive as the sales people weren’t interested in us old farts 😂.
The Ora on the other hand felt roomy, had light coloured headlining and it seemed to be our best fit. However again the sales people were not interested in talking to us as they were too busy signing up Tank300 sales.
I had a chance to drive the MG4 again as another family member wanted to buy one, and the MG sales people were the best to deal with, and so they got the sale.
Me, I bought a diesel dual cab ute and we are enjoying the room.

[robdouglas]

The BYD is the only one with the Indicator stalk on the right hand side of the steering wheel which is where it should be. 👍

[aquaboy]

Vote for MG4 for the looks, ride quality and RWD

[robnicholas]

You didn't mention anything about some of the basic features the MG Excite, I believe does not have compared to the base Dolphin/Ora. I.E. No wireless charger, no blind spot detection, cross traffic alert, lane change assist, electric folding mirrors, 360 deg. camera, leather steering wheel, electric leather seats. Some of these features are a must these days.

[mrepaws]

The BYD Dolphin is the most modern and smoothest ride

[waynehooton]

The reviewer looked a bit tight in the back of the mg4

[kasmstamps]

As at Dec23 best new EV under 50k driveaway was the BYD Seal Dynamic. On road costs have pushed it over 50k now thou😢. The 2nd hand market is still hot and my guess will be for another 3 years. Petrol at $3.50 a litre just won't help. Just a prediction.

[simonmiller]

BYD actually stands for Biyadi named after Yadi Rd in China. It's a bit like LG with their "Life's Good" but which was originally Lucky Goldstar.

[electricdiesel]

I rather push my Austin Metro, MGC GT & Morris Minor than hop into BYD Dolphin, MG4 & GWM Ora respectively.

[TheDucky]

How come Australia get that lovely light blue colour for the Ora Funkycat/3? The UK just has black, white, dark green and red?

[sirtyjuan]

"Ora is like a Beetle, BYD is like a Jazz, MG4 is like a Corolla". And yet VW, Honda and Toyota are MIA when it comes to EVs. I'm gonna put them on my bankruptcy bingo card

[elksalmon]

19:50 Because Ora is a brand, not a name of the car. This one is Ora Good Cat or Funky Cat as an export version. But there are also Ora Lightning Cat and Ora Ballet Cat.

[TheCaniblcat]

Is it just me, or does the Ora look like one of those toy cars that had a spring in them so when you pulled them back a few centimeters, they'd race forward?

[TheKkpop]

Ora has a simplicity touch and funky European taste when gwm engage European expert to design for it. I think it's good except the car boot is smaller.