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Dongfeng BOX vs firefly
Selected trimStandard193 mi · 42 kWh · £20,000
Selected trimStandard205 mi · 41 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, Dongfeng BOX leads on value for money, while the firefly firefly leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Dongfeng BOX if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
Choose the firefly if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The firefly firefly wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueDongfeng
Dongfeng
6.1
firefly
0
Motorway Rangefirefly
Dongfeng
4.3
firefly
4.9
Familyfirefly
Dongfeng
5.1
firefly
7.6
Chargingfirefly
Dongfeng
4
firefly
6.6
Cost Per Milefirefly
Dongfeng
8.2
firefly
9.4
City Drivingfirefly
Dongfeng
8.6
firefly
9.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
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| Measure | Dongfeng BOXBase | fireflyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £20,000 | Not available |
| Official range | 193 miles | 205 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 326 L | 348 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 25 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 12.5 sec | 8.1 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Length
Dongfeng BOX4,020mm
firefly4,003mm-17mm
Width
Dongfeng BOX1,810mm
firefly1,781mm-29mm
Height
Dongfeng BOX1,570mm
firefly1,557mm-13mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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| Measure | Dongfeng BOXBase | fireflyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,020 mm | 4,003 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,810 mm | 1,781 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,557 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 9.4 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 590 mm spare | 619 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
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| Measure | Dongfeng BOXBase | fireflyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 3 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 326 L | 348 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 945 L | 1253 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 65 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Dongfeng BOX
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
firefly
- A 65 L frunk, one of 22 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 65 L or more.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 9.4 m turning circle, tighter than 90% of hatchback EVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Dongfeng BOX Base |  firefly Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.02m | 4.00m-17mm |
| Width | 1.81m | 1.78m-29mm |
| Height | 1.57m | 1.56m-13mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.60m | 2.62m+15mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 326L | 348L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 945L | 1253L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 65L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 9.4m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,312kg (better) | 1,492kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 42kWh (better) | 41kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 193 mi | 205 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 88kW | 100kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £20,000 | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Dongfeng BOXBase | fireflyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 193 miles | 205 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 160 miles | 171 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 25 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 88 kW | 100 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 42 kWh (better) | 41 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Dongfeng BOXBase | fireflyBase |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 12.5 sec | 8.1 sec (better) |
| Power | 70 kW | 105 kW (better) |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 200 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Dongfeng BOX Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant69%
Child Occupant81%
Vulnerable Road Users67%
Safety Assist77%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - firefly firefly Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist86%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Dongfeng BOX and firefly firefly like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 160 miles for the Dongfeng BOX and 171 miles for the firefly firefly - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 25-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Dongfeng BOX or the firefly firefly?
The two are within 29 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 619 mm of total clearance for the firefly firefly and about 590 mm of total clearance for the Dongfeng BOX.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Dongfeng BOX or the firefly firefly?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Dongfeng BOX and 84% for the firefly firefly. That gives the Dongfeng BOX a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Dongfeng BOX's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the firefly firefly's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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