BYD vs MG · Hatchback
Dolphin vs MG4 EV: Chinese Hatchback Compared
BYD Dolphin (海豚) meets MG Mulan (MG木兰) — names, badges and powertrains side by side.
Side by side
| Dolphin | MG4 EV | |
|---|---|---|
| China name | 海豚 · Hǎitún | MG木兰 · MG Mùlán |
| Domestic name | BYD Dolphin | MG Mulan |
| Overseas name(s) | Dolphin | MG4 EV |
| Brand | BYD | MG (SAIC) |
| Body type | hatchback | hatchback |
| Powertrain | EV | EV |
Names decoded
BYD Dolphin (海豚 · Hǎitún)
- Dolphin — global export
Name translates directly; sold as Dolphin worldwide.
MG Mulan (MG木兰 · MG Mùlán)
- MG4 EV — Europe, UK, Australia, global MG export
Named after Hua Mulan in China; plain 'MG4' abroad.
Which one fits you?
- Both are pure electric — the choice comes down to brand, badge and which name is sold in your market.
Local names & import rules by market
Dolphin
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — Dolphin
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine — Dolphin
- 🇦🇱 Albania — Dolphin
MG4 EV
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — MG4 EV
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine — MG4 EV
- 🇦🇱 Albania — MG4 EV
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dolphin the same car as the MG4 EV?
No. The Dolphin is BYD's hatchback (海豚, Hǎitún), while the MG4 EV is MG's hatchback (MG木兰, MG Mùlán) — different cars from different brands, compared here because they target the same segment.
What are the Dolphin and MG4 EV called in China?
In China the Dolphin is sold as the BYD Dolphin (海豚, Hǎitún), and the MG4 EV as the MG Mulan (MG木兰, MG Mùlán).
Which is electric — the Dolphin or the MG4 EV?
The Dolphin has a EV powertrain; the MG4 EV has a EV powertrain. Both are hatchbacks.
Can't decide?
Ask us for a quote on either — FOB pricing, market rules and landed-cost estimates for the Dolphin or the MG4 EV via AutoGlobal.