During the era of gasoline cars, hatchbacks were on the edge of the Chinese market and gradually forgotten. Although they had a glorious period at the beginning of the century, they were overshadowed by SUVs and larger sedans as consumers’ demand for space grew. However, with the rise of new energy trends, hatchbacks are back in people’s sight. With affordable prices, compact size, and low operating costs of pure electric vehicles, pure electric hatchbacks have become the preferred second car for families, sparking a renaissance. This article recommends several compact and practical pure electric hatchbacks to see if they meet your needs.
BYD Dolphin: Starting at 9.98 million yuan, monthly sales exceed 20,000, with a huge inventory.
The Dolphin car is familiar to everyone, running on the road a lot, with monthly sales stable at over 20,000 units. The appearance is round, not very stunning, but very durable. The interior adopts the design language of the BYD Ocean family, with a rotating central control screen measuring 12.8 inches. In terms of configuration, the entire lineup is equipped with heat pump air conditioning, automatic headlights, external discharge, and more.
The length of the car is 4125mm, with a wheelbase of 2700mm. Although it is considered a small car based on its length, the wheelbase is at the level of a compact sedan, providing a spacious interior. All models come with leather seats, with the top and second-tier models offering heated and ventilated front seats.
Dolphins all come with a front motor, in two versions, with maximum power of 70 kW and 130 kW, and maximum torque of 180 Nm and 290 Nm, enough for daily commuting. The battery capacity also comes in two versions, offering three CLTC ranges of 302 km, 420 km, and 401 km. I suggest choosing the longer range, as 302 km is a bit too short. Binfruit PLUS: Starting at 8.98 million, much larger than Binfruit.
Although it is named as the Bin Guo, the Bin Guo PLUS actually has significant differences both inside and out. The headlights and taillights have been sharpened, while the overall body shape remains round. The interior is relatively conventional, with standard features such as an 8.8-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 10.1-inch central control screen, as well as rear-view camera, rear parking radar, automatic headlights, and rain-sensing wipers.
Car length 4090mm, wheelbase 2610mm, wheelbase same as BYD Dolphin, horizontal space more spacious than Binfruit. Seat material all series use leather and suede mix style, standard main driver seat electric adjustment, rear seat fold down can expand larger loading space.
Bin Guo PLUS is equipped with a front electric motor, with a maximum power of 75 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 180 Newton meters, equivalent to a low-power version of the BYD Dolphin. In terms of range, it is equipped with two battery packs with capacities of 37.9 kWh and 50.6 kWh, corresponding to CLTC ranges of 401 kilometers and 510 kilometers respectively. Volkswagen ID.3: starting at 162,888 yuan (22520$), with competitive final prices.
If you prefer joint venture brands, consider the Volkswagen ID.3. Although the guide price may not seem affordable, the current terminal price is quite attractive. The appearance of the ID series is distinctive, with its wide C-pillar reminiscent of the Golf. In terms of interior design, Volkswagen’s workmanship is solid, and the integrated knob shift on the dashboard is quite innovative.
Length 4261mm, wheelbase 2765mm, meeting compact car standards, actual seating experience very spacious. Seats, all models use leather and fabric mix material, mid-range and high-end models equipped with electric adjustment for driver and passenger seats and lumbar support, high-end models support heated front seats.
In terms of power, the ID.3 is equipped with a rear motor with a maximum power of 125 kW and a maximum torque of 310 Nm, providing quick acceleration. For range, the ID.3 uses a ternary lithium battery from CATL, offering better performance than the commonly used lithium iron phosphate at this level, with a range of 450 kilometers according to CLTC. In summary, if you only have one car at home, a hatchback may not meet the needs of the whole family. With the upgrading of consumption structure, more and more families are considering buying a second car. In this context, a pure electric hatchback with a battery motor becomes a good choice. If you are considering purchasing such a car, you may want to consider the three popular options recommended in this article.