MG4 / BYD Dolphin / GWM Ora - Which is best?
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
- These are three of the cheapest electric cars you can buy in New Zealand and Australia, but are they any good?
To find out, Gav took each one for a drive to see which is quickest, which is safest, and which car has the most gadgets. And while he went into this comparison with an obvious winner in mind, once the score was tallied, the ultimate winner was not the one he expected.
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Contents:
0:00 - Price & range
0:53 - Exterior & interior style
2:06 - Display sizes
2:25 - Reversing cameras
3:15 - Dimensions & turning circles
3:36 - Boot space
4:03 - Fartment
4:35 - Rear & front seats
5:47 - Charging ports
6:26 - Vehicle to Load (V2L)
7:26 - Seated heats
7:48 - Starting each car
8:43 - Acceleration
9:51 - City handling
10:45 - One-pedal driving
11:17 - User interface
13:30 - Tinder?
14:24 - Adaptive cruise & lane keeping
15:25 - Efficiency
16:02 - AC charging speed
16:38 - DC charging speed
17:49 - Country handling
19:01 - Rapid-fire facts
21:43 - Things I hate
22:39 - Things I love
22:50 - The winner is... - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Best comparison video so far. Great editing putting each category together. So many don’t and it makes it hard to keep track of pros and cons. Excellent.
That's really kind of you to say. Thanks mate. This silly little video took me 2 weeks to put together! 😅 -Gav
@@EcotricityNZ I can tell how much effort you put into this mate. It's definitely appreciated and noted. Well done!
Was also going to write how tight the editing was. Thanks Gav for presenting so much info in an entertaining way.
Indeed, the potato method😂😂
This is the most useful and comprehensive car comparison I've seen on YT in a while. Thanks mate!
Ditto
I would probably go with the MG, but I wouldn't be upset if someone wanted to give me A BYD. If you could get the best bits of each car into one vehicle it would be an absolute winner.
MG4---looks really sporty and nice on the outside, but budget and plain on the inside.
Dolphin -- looks really plain and even boring on the outside, but splendid and luxurious inside.
Ora-- looks classy on the outside, classy on the inside, but the boot and battery is tiny.
It's like these 3 companies got together and said, each car must make one obvious shitty attribute so no one vehicle will outsell the other, then gave each other hi-5's!
Couldn't sum up better lol. The MG4 defo looks nicer and sporty outside and drives nicer as well because is rear wheel drive, but defo looks tatty inside, feels cheap and not so great touch screen.
@@badboy250984 i cant understand why they would make front wheel drive EVs and complicate matters.
@@doyourownresearch7297 Probably to do with cost or they could later produce a all wheel drive version to charge more money. Same reasons for the like of audi q4 etron or polestar had single or all wheel drive. I believe the polestar single motor is front wheel drive as well.
This video makes me wish these cars were available in the US. Perfect little runabouts for decent pricing and each a great choice in it's own right. Alas, in the Home of the Brave and the Land of the Free (*cough* *cough*), if you want a similar product, it's gonna be ICE.
That sound system in the Great Wall.. I was blown away with how well it sounded, even filtered through a YT video.
Your government sees these Chines cars as security threat😂😂😂
Those EVs will take their all competitors down if they are allowed to import basing on current regulation. Well, consumers will be happy. But car workers will call for boycott and smash again.
Your government even sees the Chinese garlic as a national security threat
@@robleyusuf2566 but nothing as serious as garlic and weather balloons. no worries there mate.
We don't have Ora yet in Denmark, but we got BYD and MG. For me personally, it was the MG4 we went with extended range, reasons, one pedel drive, toving 500 kg, rear wheel drive and slightly bigger boot.
But if the Dolphin could have pulled anything and slightly longer range, we might have gone for that one.
The Chinese companies are really striking to give many, many features and good specs in a low price. Ik MG is a British Automobile company but now its owned by SAIC Motors from China so its considered as a Chinese company.
Thanks for this Gavin. As someone who purchased an ORA after visiting all three I think you have captured the key differences and experiences effectively. These are three electric cars with different specs, strengths and weaknesses. Happy still to be team ORA but much more content to be driving an EV I could afford that meets my needs.
I tossed a coin between ORA and MG4 myself . I got MG4 but wish I’d gone for the ORA now tbh
I suspect a lot depends on where you're driving. I test drove the Ora on my usual commute and found the lane control to be positively dangerous on twisty, narrow country roads. On one particular stretch it repeatedly tried to drag me into the opposing lane on fast, tight bends!@@MUFC1933
Most comprehensive and entertaining comparison that i've seen for these 3 EVs !
loved this! full of quirky humour and double entendres...oh, and informative too! Looks like the BYD is ahead on features alone, also I really love that interior. I was surprised though to see the Ora do so well against the BYD and MG
Believe me, I was surprised as well. It stacks up MUCH better than I expected! -Gav
Thank you for comparing the sound systems!
Thank you for your great review (you are one of the few that don't automatically go MG due to motor specs, not all of us are racing car drivers around the city!). I love my Dolphin Dynamic!
Thanks for the great comparison. I'm in the West Island and over here the Dolphin is the lowest price but has most features (heated seats & steering wheel, heat pump, OTA, better touchscreen). MG looks better and rear wheel drive. Ora is most expensive.
If the Dolphin is the cheapest over there then its an absolute steal!
@@stephenbaxter5804 the base Dolphin is only has 70kW compared to the base MG4 & Ora.
Well there is one more... the built quality and materials the BYD is far away from the other two in that regards.. everything feels super solid in it and very well put together
Nope, BYD use electro galvanized which is more environmental friendly but more prone to corrosion. Right now many car manufacturer use hot-dip galvanized
@@renbangbprd7236 it is only more prone to corrosion when it is badly setup like in a galvanic pair... which means when is paired with another metal which reacts electrically (it can be any electric source even its owned when combined with acidic water like the one in roads) but if it is done correctly it is very durable that is why so many pipes are made with this material... but then yes if it is done incorrectly it is very prone to corrosion... it actually transforms into this white weird metal dust which it is very brittle...
The reality for me is I want a car for the drive , do not care about all the bells and whistles that come with it , hence the MG4 wins this hands down.
@@yorelescovar2716 Yeah what I mean is why they didn't stick to hot-dip galvanizing which is automotive industry standard and in general in general more robust against corrosion
Unquestionably the best car comparisons on CZcams! You literally answered my questions quicker than I could think of them. Definitely 10/10. Keep up the great work. I’m subbed.
Loved the video. Point of information. I'm 5' 7" and I can lie flat out in the back of my MG4, and I measured the length of the space. 1.8 metres. Six feet. Pretty practical. All you have to do is PUSH THE FRONT SEAT RIGHT FORWARD.
This was a really well edited video! Great to see these cars tested together as all three are available in the UK.
However I wouldn't touch another MG. My ZS EV was the worst car I've ever owned (and I've owned 71 cars)
The most unreliable, poorly built car and terrible dealer experience which compounds it.
The MG4 could be the cheapest, best speced car on the planet and I still wouldn't have it. The new MG4 is already having quality issues in the UK!
BYD is going to be huge in the UK.
You know, even me as a Shanghainese, I wouldn't consider SAIC's products because their quality scandals are so famous
Hey thanks for this comparsion, having the same debate with myself atm. I hated the acceleration delay on the Ora so that it out. It really is between the BYDs comfort and the MG4s driving dynamics. I sadly only had a around-the-block test drive of the Dolphin it faired alright, had the snappiness you need to duck into traffic, and I agree it has the best software. the MG4 does look a lot better though and that good fast charging is attractive if I ever need to take a long drive. the octagonal steering wheel bugged me when low speed driving.
In Australia the Ora starts at $44K while the MG4 and Dolphin start at around $39K
Sorry, but the ORA standard range is $39990.
Thanks. The one compare I’ve been waiting for. Had the Mg4 had 360 camera, v2l cable and 6 speakers, would have got it. Equally dolphin power is just short by 15%. Ended choosing dolphin premium for similar reasons on the video.
My MG4 essence has all those and the 51 he reviewed does have v2l
Thanks for the brilliant reviews Gavin, very helpful and great content. I can confirm the BYD Dolphin definitely has a tow rating.
Love my MG 4.
Didn't bother test driving any of the others.
I was hooked on the comfort, performance, styling and handling.
Perfect vehicle for our requirements
After watching this comparison video my jaw dropped. I haven't seen such detailed and good one before
Great video! Really good comparison. Thank you and cheers from Aus.
What an excellent set of comparisons! I've never seen anyone do such a great job of reviewing vehicles.
Good to see Gav really sticking it to the man with his EV reviews. Take that society!
Now I want the BYD tech on the MG4 model and rear wheel drive motor, but in Ora's price. Perfect!
Fantastic view! We are looking at buying one of these 3 cars so this was invaluable. Especially the spud carrying capacity,...
Cheers mate! First time I've seen points deducted for being moister than an oyster
💦
Those slower charging times are good for times you want to leave your car and have lunch or want more time. The faster charging cars can be annoyingly fast because you have to move it halfway through your lunch. It's not all upside for faster charging.
A really useful review of these closely matched contenders. I agree with you that the wiper coverage is important so you are not unique in that regard. We have the Dolphin Premium and have no regrets even though we found the other two offerings very appealing in their own way.
Again, a very good comparison review; well done 😉👍👏👏👏
It is a great report, but battery design and chemistry are important considerations, too.
LFP batteries are the most user-friendly, allowing 100% recharging every time, so the stated battery capacity is what you get!
The Blade battery's proven safety dynamics also is a safety consideration.
Please include battery details in comparisons, especially please.
Doesnt matter alot , yeah ur right about lfp that it last longer but the thing is that a nmc bettery degrades after about 500 times full charge full discharge (where lfp does 1500)(still isnt broken then) thats 200000km so then your 8/10 years further ands then you still have 85 percent SOC capacity in cas of nmc and 95 for lfp but under the line you have more net capacity in nmc battery. Alway alot of fuss about nmc but tesla started this way(and still use nmc) and some are still going strong after 400000km's.conclusion is that either way the batteries will outlast the car
Two things you could add with checking the radio. 1) Does the radio receive both AM and FM bands? A lot of EVs don't have AM radio (the MG4 is one), and 2) how's the reception, e.g. can you pick up Hamilton FM stations in Auckland or Te Kuiti (you may need to turn off the RDS AF function in Auckland to prevent it retuning to the Auckland station).
Seriously who listens to the radio
You forgot to say the BYD Dolphin has an instrument cluster mounted on the steering column so changing the steering wheel height is not a problem :)
Also, the premium spec Dolphin has an LFP blade battery with about the same range as my 2023 Tela Model 3 RWD :)
Wow. Please what is the highest range on a full charge in the Dolphin using normal road conditions and driving?
@@simonnweke4421 About 450km if it's not too windy/hilly drive :)
Great video - very thorough and fair, and with some dashes of humour thrown in! Thanks.
An excellent assessment as far as I can judge. Just three points with the Good Cat which I own and have been driving for a few weeks. First, the battery in the base model is an LFP battery which I prefer and which might make an easier sell to apartment managers where the car is to be parked in an underground carpark. Second, around town I first felt the steering was weird but once I got used to it I have come to like it. I have lane keep assist set to highest and as far as I can gather, it starts up the lane keep assist at low speed. Third, in the dark green model the interior is a two tone green and cream and is very nice. Niggles: I would like to be able to lock and unlock the car with the passenger side door. And I would like a more definite forward/neutral/reverse knob like my MG ZS EV Mk1 has. And I would like a bigger boot.
This could be your best video yet
The best compact ev compare video on the Y tubes.
love this, there its not just BOX test/sale speech, also with feelings what tell the Hearts. and very good advice test always more than one model..
Hands down Best Comparison... Real world figures ... Thank You 🙏
Very good detailed review, keep up the good work.
This was great, and pricing aside is relevant for AU too!
Great comparison review Gavin. Thanks mate. It'd be nice if you gave us the price pre grants.
Fantastic reviews Gavin - love the Spud Test :-)
We've had a look at and test driven the MG and the BYD, couldn't get past the GWM's looks. Really liked the MG, and found the BYD slower and much more cramped feeling inside. Unfortunately even with the clean car discount I couldn't get the gorse out of my pockets to spend $40k on a car - to used to cheap UJI's.
Are they selling the MG and BYD in Japan, and will be start seeing them coming into NZ as used imports?
Is ‘seated heats’ a NZ thing? The car understood at least which is impressive.
REALLY appreciate the work here.
and to think BYD next year starts shipping cars with the new version of the LFP batteries. impressive.
Nice review for daily practical use :)
_"Turn on seated heats"_ 😂
Apparently the voice commands work really well in that BYD
Such a great review Gav! Well done.
Great comparison video…..thanks
The MG def has PM2.5 filter (my 2019 MG ZS EV here in Thailand has it)
I just hope that MG sees the reviews and gives the MG4s software the update it needs.
I love mine, but the software needs work
don't forget to check to see if front passenger seats lay flat like some cars when checking if you can sleep in them, that's a huge bonus for me eg. the peugeot 3008 folds forwards to run along the same line as the rear and some others can be nearly as good folded back after pushing the seat all the way forward.
i don't think you should be laying flat in the front passenger seat, some one needs to be driving the car, and you would crash
MG4 passenger front seat can be tilted flat.
Thanks Gav!
Perfect comparison. We are thinking about a small EV and this video is so much better than anything else I've seen so far
Great video and summary on all the vehicles.
I subbed because its very comprehensive and fun to watch as well.
Greetings from Oz!, Brilliant comparison video mate, I would also go for MG.
Unfortunately for us in Euroland, the prices are very, very different. The Dolphin is a little bit cheaper than the 4, but the Ora is about €10K, or nearly 50%, more.
In this price range, you'll find a range of cars from the Stellantis Group that have the advantage of an established service network.
@@Dqtube I'll be sticking with the MG4, thanks.
I've had Citroëns before and like their cars, but the Citroën C4Es are significantly more money, in the region of €15K more, and they are FWD, which I would much rather not have.
That, and at least MG offer some interesting colours, unlike the Citroens, which all come in various shades of grey.
I could get the range topping MG4, with the rather nice grey interior, for less money than the base spec C4E.
BTW, the MG dealer near me has got a very good reputation, and have been selling MGs since they came to Spain, which is about 8 years ago.
That's because GWM is also selling ICE cars in Australia and New Zealand and has an existing dealer network. But in the UK, GWM has to build a dealer network from scratch and they don't sell ICE cars in the UK either.
@@dt8101 I'm not in the UK, which is why I quoted €uros, not gbp.
Nor does your comment really make much sense, how does having to set up a dealer network add 50% to the price of a car, especially when there are plenty of dealer groups that are interested in such brands.
After all, other manufacturers have managed the trick without adding 50% to their prices.
Well done,
hummer and knowledge 😅😅😅
I love your energy and humor keep up the good work 😊
Our long range BYD Dolphin is averaging 13.7 - 13.8 kWh per 100km over the first 1500km
Have you tested the BYD on a normal road conditions on a full charge?
What is the highest km you were able to attend
Great review. Although coming from Canada, the land where we can't buy any decent EVs, it's a bit depressing.
Australia's situation is that with no car industry (finished after about 70 years) is free trade with manufacturing countries. Australia's economy is similar to Canada. Doesn't seem to make sense to shut out Chinese EVs.
Great video. Happy I stumbled across it and even happier that I'm going with the MG4.
My favorit is BYD Dolphin❤
I hope you'll adopt 'Hubnuts' wiper assessment system - its genius
Toyota Highlander IMO has one of the most satisfying wiper motion on a car.
Hard day to do a release when the Cybertruck is the buzz word.
Excellent effort tho as usual.
First time I have seen you Gav and pretty impressive comparison 1thing you missed was the air conditioner, that's very important here in Australia maybe not so much over there, anyway enjoyed your review, I don't own either yet
The Great Wall Motor Company's ORA 2023 vehicle is being recalled. (Vehicle Recall)
"If an electrical arc comes into contact with the operator or bystanders it will increase the risk of serious injury or death."
The company has sold 1659 cars and the defect impacts all variants of the model.
Owners of the car are encouraged to make an appointment with a GWM dealer who can update the vehicle's software for free.
dude i held my breath as you were about to sing my heart will go on lol
Great reviews, compliments from an Aussie 😊
@7:29 What are seated heats? Are they similar to heated seats?
I thought I was hearing things! 😂
It’s what he calls them on all his video reviews
It is humour.
according to ev-database mg4 is more efficient than other two, correct me if im wrong
Gavin how about periodically doing updates on the second hand market in Aotearoa? Most Kiwis are waiting for second hand, $30G is a bit too much for most. On that are these models in Japan? Because that would be very good for our used car imports.
BYD Dolphin is being sold in Japan.
@@EspakhoDo you know what charging plug they have in Japan? I guess the same as the Leaf; Chademo and type one. Not ideal for NZ in the future, but workable.
INDICATOR STALKS IS IMPORTANT !
especially when regularly changing between 2 cars.
Great work Gavin. I wanted the MG4 to win because I like the way it looks and drives, but maybe I’ll have to consider the BYD. Dammit this didn’t help at all 😉
MG4 is best selling EV in Europe, and BYD is best selling EV brand in China.
I mean if you're looking at raw performance and battery charging, MG4 wins hands down.
If you want the "extras", then the BYD is something to look at.
But realistically, when do people look at the extras vs the raw performance?
@@rick_takahashiyep the performance is the key , I drove the byd and then mg4 the latter won hands down it is such a great drive.
@@bearli1298Byd self combusts in China more than any other EV
And they are rusting from new .
@@MrBigbangbuzz I think that is the hybrids, not the BEVs.
I would like to see the comparrison of the
Essence - Premium - Ultra
I am very interested, but not in the base models.
I have the Dolphin Comfort and can say any issues with performance are remedied with the 150 kW output motor. It goes like a stabbed rat.
@@oxaile4021 Just bought the Dolphin Premium in Australia, top spec, we oly have the two versions.
I pick it up tomorrow, so far I have only driven the basic version.
The driver monitoring system does NOT work in this car in NZ and Australia, only works in the GT model. It is supposed to work but GWM China don't have a fix for it. They have been trying to fix my cars DMS for 8 months now. it is not a 5 star ANCAP safety without the driver monitoring system working. please share for the safety of ORA drivers.
Very helpul.
Is the MINI SE not available in NZ?
Yes, but it's about NZ$60k, and has substantially less range than any of these.
Note the mg4 can have heated seats and automatic seat adjustments as well.
Complimenti, bel video, buone informazioni e divertente il giusto 👍🏿
Excellent work
You also have to remember that ora 3 also has a crazy high Euro NCAP rating.
Its the 11th overall safest vehicle they've tested with only offerings from Tesla, Mercedes, Smart, Lexus and Wey scoring any higher.
Great video Gav
We get 15kw/100 from a Model Y. Always surprised when people say ‘this car is efficient’ when it is smaller, has less performance and is less efficient than a Model Y.
But also half the price and half as ugly 😂
Very Compact Review ❤
lolz ... hot dates! Yr the king of Dad jokes.
Much better test then every German one I seen so far.
In Germany it seems only German brands can get good test results. I buyed the MG 4 in this beautiful blue and I love the car.
Dolphine for me ❤
But, can that big, bright screen be turned off at night when driving? I don't mean dimmed, I mean turned completely black.
I can't watch any other car reviewer now, you are too fun and lighthearted, the rest are like an overcast day.
My wife got the dolphin extended range. The acceleration is crazy. A little bumpy and handling isn't the best. But overall, a nice car especially for city driving.
great video! very helpful to someone new to EVs
Can't wait to see these 3 compared to the new SMART #1
I'd like the drivetrain of the MG4 in the BYD
The best comparative video.