On October 9, Geely Xingyuan was officially launched, with a total of 5 models, with a limited-time price of 69,800-98,800 yuan. Xingyuan is positioned as a pure electric small car, built on Geely's GEA new energy architecture, with a single motor rear drive, standard Flyme Auto smart cockpit, pure electric range of 310 kilometers and 410 kilometers, and optional dual-color body, monocular camera and original ETC, etc.

The 2025 BYD Dolphin was officially launched in July 2024, with four models launched. The pure electric range is available in two options: 420km and 520km, and the price range is 99,800-129,800 yuan. The new BYD Dolphin has been improved in terms of power, range, configuration, etc., further enhancing its market competitiveness. In September 2024, BYD Dolphin sold 20,346 units, and Seagull sold more than 46,000 units. The launch of Star Wish is expected to take away part of BYD's orders.

With the launch of Geely Xingyuan, we found through comparison that it is basically the same as BYD Seagull in terms of positioning and pricing. However, it far exceeds BYD Seagull in terms of size and space, and has reached the level of BYD Dolphin.

Since the high-end version of the new BYD Dolphin has a range of 520 kilometers, this article compares the Geely Xingyuan 410KM Exploration+ version and the BYD Dolphin 420KM Freedom version, because their pure electric ranges are very similar and their prices are similar.

Star Wish has more power and lower price

In comparison, the length and width of the Xingyuan are better than the BYD Dolphin, and the height is the same, but the wheelbase of the Xingyuan is weaker than that of the Seagull. Both adopt a 5-seat layout. The Xingyuan is 35 mm wider than the BYD Dolphin, which means that the rear lateral space is larger. But the wheelbase is 5 cm shorter, which means that the rear longitudinal space will be smaller. In terms of the trunk, the Xingyuan also has a larger space than the BYD Dolphin.

In terms of power, the motor power of Xingyuan is higher than that of BYD Dolphin, but BYD Dolphin performs better in motor torque and maximum speed, but in terms of body weight, Xingyuan is 1285 kg, while BYD Dolphin is 1460 kg. BYD Dolphin uses a small motor to pull a large vehicle, and its maximum speed and torque are stronger than Xingyuan, which also shows that BYD's three-electric system technology is very strong. Of course, Geely Xingyuan is not weak either, and its 0-100 km acceleration is faster than BYD Dolphin.

At the same time, in terms of power consumption, the Xingyuan consumes 10.7 kWh per 100 km, which is 0.5 kWh lower than BYD Dolphin. It is said that the later use cost of Xingyuan is relatively lower. But in terms of the most important price, BYD Dolphin Vitality Edition is 8,000 yuan more expensive than Xingyuan Exploration+ Edition, but the range is only increased by 10 kilometers. If you pursue better power experience and lateral space, choose Geely Xingyuan, and if you pursue rear legroom and higher torque, choose BYD Dolphin.

Xingyuan charges faster and has wider tires

Looking at the battery and chassis, it is not difficult to see that both models are equipped with lithium iron phosphate batteries. The difference is that the Xingyuan uses the battery cells of CATL, while the Haiou uses BYD's own Fudi battery. In terms of energy replenishment speed, the Xingyuan is also faster than the BYD Dolphin. The Xingyuan's charging rate can reach up to 1.66C, while the BYD Dolphin has not disclosed this data.

However, BYD Dolphin has a larger battery capacity and a longer range, with a pure electric range of 420 kilometers, while Xingyuan's range is also 410 kilometers, with a difference of only 10 kilometers. For family users who want to buy a pure electric model, a range of 400 kilometers can basically meet the needs of urban transportation, commuting, and short-distance travel.

In terms of chassis, the two models have the same front suspension type, both of which are front McPherson and rear multi-link suspension. Since Xingyuan uses a rear single motor and wider tires, Xingyuan is better than BYD Dolphin in driving stability, but weaker than BYD Dolphin in rear seat comfort.

Star Wish also leads in smart cabin and comfort configuration

In terms of intelligent configuration, the central control screen and instrument size of Xingyuan are larger than those of BYD Dolphin, which is more convenient for screen navigation and car entertainment. Xingyuan is also equipped with Flyme Auto car system, which is more flexible and convenient to operate than BYD Dolphin's DiLink, and has better fluency. It also has stronger voice recognition ability and can support dual-zone wake-up recognition for the driver and co-driver, while BYD Dolphin only supports wake-up for the driver. Geely's top configuration has an electric tailgate and electric tailgate memory, while BYD Dolphin does not have an electric tailgate, let alone a memory function.

In terms of comfort configuration, the seat materials and air conditioning types of the two models are the same. Xingyuan has an additional rear air outlet, heated front seats, and 50W wireless fast charging, while BYD Dolphin has a PM2.5 filter. Only by upgrading to BYD Dolphin 420KM Fashion Edition for an additional 7,000 yuan can you get rear cup holders, seat ventilation, heating, front and rear armrests, and 50W wireless charging.

In terms of intelligent driving capabilities, the two have the same number of cameras and radars, and their detection ranges are also comparable. However, the top configuration of the Geely Xingyuan supports full-speed adaptive cruise control, while the BYD Dolphin only supports this in the top configuration 520 Knight Edition, and the purchase price is 129,800 yuan, which is 30,000 yuan more expensive than the top configuration Geely Xingyuan.

By comparison, we can see that the advantages of Xingyuan lie in its intelligent configuration, higher output power, faster charging speed and higher cost performance, while the advantages of BYD Dolphin lie in its longer battery life and larger rear space.

If you like intelligence and faster charging speed, and enjoy the fun of driving, choose Geely Xingyuan. If you like the rear space and longer driving range, choose BYD Dolphin. The top configuration of Geely Xingyuan needs to be compared with BYD Dolphin's 420 Fashion Edition, and the price is 15,000 yuan more expensive.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.