GWM ORA vs BYD Dolphin

The GWM ORA starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Dolphin opens at $29,990. That makes the BYD Dolphin the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $35,189 and $32,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the GWM ORA and BYD Dolphin hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the GWM ORA and 89% for the BYD Dolphin.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GWM ORA packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the BYD Dolphin.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the GWM ORA and 7 in the BYD Dolphin. The GWM ORA adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Dolphin misses.

The GWM ORA features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the BYD Dolphin gets a 12.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM ORA stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the BYD Dolphin. The BYD Dolphin counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The GWM ORA uses a Electric producing 126kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The BYD Dolphin responds with a Electric making 70kW and 180Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The GWM ORA has the clear power advantage at 126kW vs 70kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM ORA is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 57.7kWh (GWM ORA) vs 44.9kWh (BYD Dolphin), giving WLTP ranges of 347km and 340km. DC fast charging peaks at 80kW (GWM ORA) vs 60kW (BYD Dolphin).

The GWM ORA measures 4,235mm long on a 2,650mm wheelbase, 55mm shorter than the BYD Dolphin at 4,290mm (2,700mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Dolphin generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 270L in the GWM ORA and 308L in the BYD Dolphin, giving the BYD Dolphin a 38L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM ORA) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Dolphin). The GWM ORA has longer coverage.