The BYD Dolphin is a compact, battery-electric hatchback offering strong value, solid range, a long-range option, and a smooth ride, making it a top pick in Australia’s affordable EV market.
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New vehicle price
Excl. Gov. charges & on-road costs
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$38,890 |
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| Make | BYD |
| Model | DOLPHIN |
| Series | |
| Variant | DYNAMIC |
| Body | 5D HATCHBACK |
| Fuel type | ELECTRIC |
| Transmission | 1 SP AUTOMATIC |
| Drive | FWD |
| Release date | 09 Jan, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle year | 2023 |
| Country of origin | CHINA |
| Segment | LIGHT FROM 30K |
| Engine | ELEC |
| Engine capacity | 0 |
| Engine configuration | NOT APPLICABLE / 0 valves |
| Engine RPM | 0 / 0 |
| Cylinders | |
| Torque | 180 |
| KW | 70 |
| Fuel tank size | 0.0 |
| Fuel usage specs | 0.0 / 0 |
| CO2 | 0 |
| ANCAP security rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Warranty details | 72 months / 150 km |
| Service schedule | 12 months / 20.0 km |
| Seats | 5 |
| No of doors | 5 |
| Size | 0.0 |
| Vehicle width | 1770 |
| Vehicle wheelbase | 2700 |
| Vehicle height | 1570 |
| Vehicle length | 4290 |
| Tyre size | 195/60 R16 / 195/60 R16 |
| GVM | 1916 |
| Ground clearance | 130.0 |
| Features and options |
Standard Features:
Optional Features:
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New vehicle price
Excl. Gov. charges & on-road costs
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$44,890 |
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| Make | BYD |
| Model | DOLPHIN |
| Series | |
| Variant | PREMIUM |
| Body | 5D HATCHBACK |
| Fuel type | ELECTRIC |
| Transmission | 1 SP AUTOMATIC |
| Drive | FWD |
| Release date | 09 Jan, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle year | 2023 |
| Country of origin | CHINA |
| Segment | LIGHT FROM 30K |
| Engine | ELEC |
| Engine capacity | 0 |
| Engine configuration | NOT APPLICABLE / 0 valves |
| Engine RPM | 0 / 0 |
| Cylinders | |
| Torque | 310 |
| KW | 150 |
| Fuel tank size | 0.0 |
| Fuel usage specs | 0.0 / 0 |
| CO2 | 0 |
| ANCAP security rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Warranty details | 72 months / 150 km |
| Service schedule | 12 months / 20.0 km |
| Seats | 5 |
| No of doors | 5 |
| Size | 0.0 |
| Vehicle width | 1770 |
| Vehicle wheelbase | 2700 |
| Vehicle height | 1570 |
| Vehicle length | 4290 |
| Tyre size | 205/50 R17 / 205/50 R17 |
| GVM | 2068 |
| Ground clearance | 130.0 |
| Features and options |
Standard Features:
Optional Features:
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New vehicle price
Excl. Gov. charges & on-road costs
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$42,890 |
|---|---|
| Make | BYD |
| Model | DOLPHIN |
| Series | |
| Variant | PREMIUM |
| Body | 5D HATCHBACK |
| Fuel type | ELECTRIC |
| Transmission | 1 SP AUTOMATIC |
| Drive | FWD |
| Release date | 09 Jan, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle year | 2024 |
| Country of origin | CHINA |
| Segment | LIGHT FROM 30K |
| Engine | ELEC |
| Engine capacity | 0 |
| Engine configuration | NOT APPLICABLE / 0 valves |
| Engine RPM | 0.0 / 0.0 |
| Cylinders | |
| Torque | 310 |
| KW | 150 |
| Fuel tank size | 0.0 |
| Fuel usage specs | 0.0 / 0 |
| CO2 | 0 |
| ANCAP security rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Warranty details | 72 months / 150 km |
| Service schedule | 12 months / 20.0 km |
| Seats | 5 |
| No of doors | 5 |
| Size | 0.0 |
| Vehicle width | 1770 |
| Vehicle wheelbase | 2700 |
| Vehicle height | 1570 |
| Vehicle length | 4290 |
| Tyre size | 205/50 R17 / 205/50 R17 |
| GVM | 2068 |
| Ground clearance | 130.0 |
| Features and options |
Standard Features:
Optional Features:
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New vehicle price
Excl. Gov. charges & on-road costs
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$36,990 |
|---|---|
| Make | BYD |
| Model | DOLPHIN |
| Series | MY25 |
| Variant | PREMIUM |
| Body | 5D HATCHBACK |
| Fuel type | ELECTRIC |
| Transmission | 1 SP AUTOMATIC |
| Drive | FWD |
| Release date | 01 Jan, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle year | 2025 |
| Country of origin | CHINA |
| Segment | LIGHT FROM 30K |
| Engine | ELEC |
| Engine capacity | 0 |
| Engine configuration | NOT APPLICABLE / 0 valves |
| Engine RPM | 0.0 / 0.0 |
| Cylinders | |
| Torque | 310 |
| KW | 150 |
| Fuel tank size | 0.0 |
| Fuel usage specs | 0.0 / 0 |
| CO2 | 0 |
| ANCAP security rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Warranty details | 72 months / 150 km |
| Service schedule | 12 months / 20.0 km |
| Seats | 5 |
| No of doors | 5 |
| Size | 0.0 |
| Vehicle width | 1770 |
| Vehicle wheelbase | 2700 |
| Vehicle height | 1570 |
| Vehicle length | 4290 |
| Tyre size | 205/50 R17 / 205/50 R17 |
| GVM | 2068 |
| Ground clearance | 130.0 |
| Features and options |
Standard Features:
Optional Features:
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|
New vehicle price
Excl. Gov. charges & on-road costs
|
$36,890 |
|---|---|
| Make | BYD |
| Model | DOLPHIN |
| Series | |
| Variant | DYNAMIC |
| Body | 5D HATCHBACK |
| Fuel type | ELECTRIC |
| Transmission | 1 SP AUTOMATIC |
| Drive | FWD |
| Release date | 09 Jan, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle year | 2024 |
| Country of origin | CHINA |
| Segment | LIGHT FROM 30K |
| Engine | ELEC |
| Engine capacity | 0 |
| Engine configuration | NOT APPLICABLE / 0 valves |
| Engine RPM | 0.0 / 0.0 |
| Cylinders | |
| Torque | 180 |
| KW | 70 |
| Fuel tank size | 0.0 |
| Fuel usage specs | 0.0 / 0 |
| CO2 | 0 |
| ANCAP security rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Warranty details | 72 months / 150 km |
| Service schedule | 12 months / 20.0 km |
| Seats | 5 |
| No of doors | 5 |
| Size | 0.0 |
| Vehicle width | 1770 |
| Vehicle wheelbase | 2700 |
| Vehicle height | 1570 |
| Vehicle length | 4290 |
| Tyre size | 195/60 R16 / 195/60 R16 |
| GVM | 1916 |
| Ground clearance | 130.0 |
| Features and options |
Standard Features:
Optional Features:
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New vehicle price
Excl. Gov. charges & on-road costs
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$29,990 |
|---|---|
| Make | BYD |
| Model | DOLPHIN |
| Series | MY25 |
| Variant | ESSENTIAL |
| Body | 5D HATCHBACK |
| Fuel type | ELECTRIC |
| Transmission | 1 SP AUTOMATIC |
| Drive | FWD |
| Release date | 01 Jan, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle year | 2025 |
| Country of origin | CHINA |
| Segment | LIGHT FROM 30K |
| Engine | ELEC |
| Engine capacity | 0 |
| Engine configuration | NOT APPLICABLE / 0 valves |
| Engine RPM | 0.0 / 0.0 |
| Cylinders | |
| Torque | 180 |
| KW | 70 |
| Fuel tank size | 0.0 |
| Fuel usage specs | 0.0 / 0 |
| CO2 | 0 |
| ANCAP security rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Warranty details | 72 months / 150 km |
| Service schedule | 12 months / 20.0 km |
| Seats | 5 |
| No of doors | 5 |
| Size | 0.0 |
| Vehicle width | 1770 |
| Vehicle wheelbase | 2700 |
| Vehicle height | 1570 |
| Vehicle length | 4290 |
| Tyre size | 195/60 R16 / 195/60 R16 |
| GVM | 1916 |
| Ground clearance | 130.0 |
| Features and options |
Standard Features:
Optional Features:
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The BYD Dolphin remains one of the cheapest electric vehicles currently on sale in Australia, showcasing the company’s emerging electric know-how and commitment to providing outstanding value for money. In its latest form, the BYD Dolphin remains a must on any affordable EV shortlist thanks to its generous equipment lists and great on-road manners that make it an outstanding hatchback for the urban jungle. BYD offers the Dolphin in Essential and Premium versions, each packing a 45kWh and 60.5kWh battery pack, offering driving ranges of 340km and 427km, respectively. The premium version also packs quite a punch thanks to its electric motor pushing out 150kW of power and 310Nm of torque, making it such a pleasure to drive, you’ll be second-guessing its extremely reasonable sticker price.
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