Verdict
At RM100,530 versus RM67,800, the BYD Dolphin asks RM32,730 more, and the numbers show where that money goes: 94 hp against 67 hp, a 44.9 kWh battery against 31.9 kWh, 340 km range against 273 km, five seats against four, plus AEB. The Wuling Bingo fights back with a lower yearly road tax of RM20 versus RM50 and a bigger 395-litre boot despite its shorter body. For a Malaysian buyer, this is range and family usability versus price and boot practicality.
Pick the BYD Dolphin if you want the longer-range, five-seat EV with more power and AEB.
Pick the Wuling Bingo if you want the cheaper B-segment electric hatchback with the bigger boot and lower road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Dolphin RM100,530; Wuling Bingo RM67,800
- Power: BYD Dolphin 94 hp; Wuling Bingo 67 hp
- Battery and range: BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh, 340 km; Wuling Bingo 31.9 kWh, 273 km
- Seats and boot: BYD Dolphin 5 seats, 345 litres; Wuling Bingo 4 seats, 395 litres
- Size: BYD Dolphin 4,290 mm long, 2,700 mm wheelbase; Wuling Bingo 3,950 mm long, 2,560 mm wheelbase
- Safety and ownership: BYD Dolphin has AEB and 6-year warranty; Wuling Bingo has no AEB listed and 5-year warranty
Dolphin
- Longer 340 km EV range
- Five-seat cabin
- AEB is fitted
- RM32,730 dearer
- Smaller 345-litre boot
- Higher RM50 yearly road tax
Bingo
- Much lower entry price
- Bigger 395-litre boot
- Lower RM20 yearly road tax
- Only four seats
- Shorter 273 km EV range
- Lower 67 hp output
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,530 | RM67,800✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM50 | RM20✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 94 hp✓ | 67 hp |
| Motor Torque | 180 Nm✓ | 150 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 44.92 kWh✓ | 31.9 kWh |
| EV Range | 340 km✓ | 273 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW✓ | 50 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BYD | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.3 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,290 mm | 3,950 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,708 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 345 litres | 395 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 195/60R16 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/60R16 | 185/60R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Linglong Eco Master E | Linglong Green-Max HP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtains |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Brake | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB-A, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Rear USB-A, 1 Rear USB-C | 1 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | 12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver’s Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto-down Function |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8-year/120,000 km Battery Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Drive Motor Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Dolphin & Bingo for sale
Dolphin vs Bingo FAQ
Is the BYD Dolphin or Wuling Bingo better?
The BYD Dolphin is the better main-car choice on paper, with five seats, 94 hp, 340 km range and AEB. The Wuling Bingo is the budget pick, especially if boot space matters more than rear-seat capacity.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Dolphin costs RM100,530 and the Wuling Bingo costs RM67,800, so the Dolphin is RM32,730 dearer.
Which has more range and boot space?
The BYD Dolphin goes further, with 340 km versus the Wuling Bingo’s 273 km. The Wuling has the bigger boot, at 395 litres versus the Dolphin’s 345 litres.
