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The BYD Dolphin is a compact, affordable, and surprisingly practical battery-electric hatchback that has given the company a particularly solid footing in the Australian EV segment. Sitting as one of Australia’s cheapest EVs, the BYD Dolphin continues to impress with its outstanding value proposition, solid range figures, option of a long-range version and its comfortable ride that makes it hard to ignore in the affordable electric hatchback space.

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$36,890 - $44,890

Excl. Gov. charges & on-road costs

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5 ANCAP security rating

5-seater

5-door

1 SP AUTOMATIC

New vehicle price Excl. Gov. charges & on-road costs	$38,890
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	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: 12 Volt Power Outlet Five Seat Interior 7 Airbags Dual Front Airbags Package Antilock Braking Automatic Air Con Climate Control Apple Car Play Adaptive Cruise Control Autonomous Emergency Braking Adaptive Front Lighting System Automatic Hold Function Antenna Roofmounted Shark Fin type Audio Streaming 16 Inch Alloy Wheels Blade Battery Blind Spot Detection Bluetooth Connectivity Curtain Airbags Front Curtain Airbags Rear Cabin Air Filter Cruise Control IntelligentActive Charging Cable Mode 2 Charging Port AC Type 2 Child Presence Detection Child Seat Anchor Points Child Seat ISOFIX Anchorage System Digital Audio Broadcast Radio Charging DC CCS2 60kW Driver Fatigue Detection Digital Instrument Cluster Door Opening Warning Daytime Running Lights LED Electronic Brake Force Distribution Electric Motor Emergency Lane Keep Assist Electric Parking Brake Electric Power Steering Electronic Stability Control Front Cross Traffic Alert with Braking Forward Collision Warning FM Radio Far Side Airbags Driver Headrests Adjustable Rear Seats Headlights Follow Me Home Function Heated Front Seats Headrests Integrated Front Seats Heat Pump Instrument Cluster Display 50 Inch Engine Immobiliser Intelligent Power Brake System Keyless Entry Start LuggageCargo Area Lights Lane Change Warning Lane Departure Assist Lane Departure Warning LED Headlights LED Light Bar Lithiumion Battery Lane Keeping Assist Multimedia System with 128 inch Touch Screen Multifunction Steering Wheel Mobile Phone Connectivity MapReading Lights Front Rear Map Reading Lights LED Monitoring System 360 Degree Music Streaming Parking Distance Control Front Rear Power Front Seat Driver 6 Way Power Mirrors With Heated Folding Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Power Front Seat Passenger 4 Way Panoramic Roof Sunshade Power Windows With OneTouch Operation Power Windows Antitrap Rear Cross Traffic Alert Braking Rear Collision Warning Regenerative Braking Rear Spoiler Hatch Mounted Rear View Mirror Manual Dimming Rear WiperWasher Side Airbags Front Seats side Satellite Navigation Seatbelts LapSash for All Seats Seatbelts Pretensioners Front Seats Seatbelts Reminder for All Seats Split Fold Rear Seat Smart Key Card Speed Limiting Device Synthetic Leather Upholstery Speed Limit Information Panoramic Sunroof Glass Sound System with 6 Speakers Steering Wheel Flat Bottomed Traction Control System Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Tyre Repair Kit Traffic Sign Recognition Tinted Windows Rear USB Input Socket USBC Input Sockets USB Charging Ports Rear V2L Discharge Adaptor V2L Function Voice Assistant Integration Ventilated Front Disc Brakes Wireless Phone Charge Optional Features: Solid Paint

5 ANCAP security rating

5-seater

5-door

1 SP AUTOMATIC

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: 12 Volt Power Outlet Five Seat Interior 7 Airbags Dual Front Airbags Package Antilock Braking Automatic Air Con Climate Control Apple Car Play Adaptive Cruise Control Autonomous Emergency Braking Adaptive Front Lighting System Automatic Hold Function Antenna Roofmounted Shark Fin type Audio Streaming 16 Inch Alloy Wheels Blade Battery Blind Spot Detection Bluetooth Connectivity Curtain Airbags Front Curtain Airbags Rear Cabin Air Filter Cruise Control IntelligentActive Charging Cable Mode 2 Charging Port AC Type 2 Child Presence Detection Child Seat Anchor Points Child Seat ISOFIX Anchorage System Digital Audio Broadcast Radio Charging DC CCS2 60kW Driver Fatigue Detection Digital Instrument Cluster Door Opening Warning Daytime Running Lights LED Electronic Brake Force Distribution Electric Motor Emergency Lane Keep Assist Electric Parking Brake Electric Power Steering Electronic Stability Control Front Cross Traffic Alert with Braking Forward Collision Warning FM Radio Far Side Airbags Driver Headrests Adjustable Rear Seats Headlights Follow Me Home Function Heated Front Seats Headrests Integrated Front Seats Heat Pump Instrument Cluster Display 50 Inch Engine Immobiliser Intelligent Power Brake System Keyless Entry Start LuggageCargo Area Lights Lane Change Warning Lane Departure Assist Lane Departure Warning LED Headlights LED Light Bar Lithiumion Battery Lane Keeping Assist Multimedia System with 128 inch Touch Screen Multifunction Steering Wheel Mobile Phone Connectivity MapReading Lights Front Rear Map Reading Lights LED Monitoring System 360 Degree Music Streaming Parking Distance Control Front Rear Power Front Seat Driver 6 Way Power Mirrors With Heated Folding Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Power Front Seat Passenger 4 Way Panoramic Roof Sunshade Power Windows With OneTouch Operation Power Windows Antitrap Rear Cross Traffic Alert Braking Rear Collision Warning Regenerative Braking Rear Spoiler Hatch Mounted Rear View Mirror Manual Dimming Rear WiperWasher Side Airbags Front Seats side Satellite Navigation Seatbelts LapSash for All Seats Seatbelts Pretensioners Front Seats Seatbelts Reminder for All Seats Split Fold Rear Seat Smart Key Card Speed Limiting Device Synthetic Leather Upholstery Speed Limit Information Panoramic Sunroof Glass Sound System with 6 Speakers Steering Wheel Flat Bottomed Traction Control System Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Tyre Repair Kit Traffic Sign Recognition Tinted Windows Rear USB Input Socket USBC Input Sockets USB Charging Ports Rear V2L Discharge Adaptor V2L Function Voice Assistant Integration Ventilated Front Disc Brakes Wireless Phone Charge Optional Features: Solid Paint

5 ANCAP security rating

5-seater

5-door

1 SP AUTOMATIC

New vehicle price Excl. Gov. charges & on-road costs	$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: 12 Volt Power Outlet Five Seat Interior 7 Airbags Dual Front Airbags Package Antilock Braking Automatic Air Con Climate Control Apple Car Play Adaptive Cruise Control Autonomous Emergency Braking Adaptive Front Lighting System Automatic Hold Function Antenna Roofmounted Shark Fin type Audio Streaming 17 Inch Alloy Wheels Blade Battery Blind Spot Detection Bluetooth Connectivity Curtain Airbags Front Curtain Airbags Rear Cabin Air Filter Cruise Control IntelligentActive Charging Cable Mode 2 Charging Port AC Type 2 Child Presence Detection Child Seat Anchor Points Child Seat ISOFIX Anchorage System Digital Audio Broadcast Radio Charging DC CCS2 80kW Driver Fatigue Detection Digital Instrument Cluster Door Opening Warning Daytime Running Lights LED Electronic Brake Force Distribution Electric Motor Emergency Lane Keep Assist Electric Parking Brake Electric Power Steering Electronic Stability Control Front Cross Traffic Alert with Braking Forward Collision Warning FM Radio Far Side Airbags Driver Headrests Adjustable Rear Seats Headlights Follow Me Home Function Heated Front Seats Headrests Integrated Front Seats Heat Pump Instrument Cluster Display 50 Inch Engine Immobiliser Intelligent Power Brake System Keyless Entry Start LuggageCargo Area Lights Lane Change Warning Lane Departure Assist Lane Departure Warning LED Headlights LED Light Bar Lithiumion Battery Lane Keeping Assist Multimedia System with 128 inch Touch Screen Multifunction Steering Wheel Mobile Phone Connectivity MapReading Lights Front Rear Map Reading Lights LED Monitoring System 360 Degree Music Streaming Parking Distance Control Front Rear Power Front Seat Driver 6 Way Power Mirrors With Heated Folding Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Power Front Seat Passenger 4 Way Panoramic Roof Sunshade Power Windows With OneTouch Operation Power Windows Antitrap Rear Cross Traffic Alert Braking Rear Collision Warning Regenerative Braking Rear Spoiler Hatch Mounted Rear View Mirror Manual Dimming Rear WiperWasher Side Airbags Front Seats side Satellite Navigation Seatbelts LapSash for All Seats Seatbelts Pretensioners Front Seats Seatbelts Reminder for All Seats Split Fold Rear Seat Smart Key Card Speed Limiting Device Synthetic Leather Upholstery Speed Limit Information Panoramic Sunroof Glass Sound System with 6 Speakers Steering Wheel Flat Bottomed Traction Control System Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Tyre Repair Kit Traffic Sign Recognition Tinted Windows Rear USB Input Socket USBC Input Sockets USB Charging Ports Rear V2L Discharge Adaptor V2L Function Voice Assistant Integration Ventilated Front Disc Brakes Wireless Phone Charge Optional Features: Dual Solid Metallic Paint

5 ANCAP security rating

5-seater

5-door

1 SP AUTOMATIC

New vehicle price Excl. Gov. charges & on-road costs	$44,890
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	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: 12 Volt Power Outlet Five Seat Interior 7 Airbags Dual Front Airbags Package Antilock Braking Automatic Air Con Climate Control Apple Car Play Adaptive Cruise Control Autonomous Emergency Braking Adaptive Front Lighting System Automatic Hold Function Antenna Roofmounted Shark Fin type Audio Streaming 17 Inch Alloy Wheels Blade Battery Blind Spot Detection Bluetooth Connectivity Curtain Airbags Front Curtain Airbags Rear Cabin Air Filter Cruise Control IntelligentActive Charging Cable Mode 2 Charging Port AC Type 2 Child Presence Detection Child Seat Anchor Points Child Seat ISOFIX Anchorage System Digital Audio Broadcast Radio Charging DC CCS2 80kW Driver Fatigue Detection Digital Instrument Cluster Door Opening Warning Daytime Running Lights LED Electronic Brake Force Distribution Electric Motor Emergency Lane Keep Assist Electric Parking Brake Electric Power Steering Electronic Stability Control Front Cross Traffic Alert with Braking Forward Collision Warning FM Radio Far Side Airbags Driver Headrests Adjustable Rear Seats Headlights Follow Me Home Function Heated Front Seats Headrests Integrated Front Seats Heat Pump Instrument Cluster Display 50 Inch Engine Immobiliser Intelligent Power Brake System Keyless Entry Start LuggageCargo Area Lights Lane Change Warning Lane Departure Assist Lane Departure Warning LED Headlights LED Light Bar Lithiumion Battery Lane Keeping Assist Multimedia System with 128 inch Touch Screen Multifunction Steering Wheel Mobile Phone Connectivity MapReading Lights Front Rear Map Reading Lights LED Monitoring System 360 Degree Music Streaming Parking Distance Control Front Rear Power Front Seat Driver 6 Way Power Mirrors With Heated Folding Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Power Front Seat Passenger 4 Way Panoramic Roof Sunshade Power Windows With OneTouch Operation Power Windows Antitrap Rear Cross Traffic Alert Braking Rear Collision Warning Regenerative Braking Rear Spoiler Hatch Mounted Rear View Mirror Manual Dimming Rear WiperWasher Side Airbags Front Seats side Satellite Navigation Seatbelts LapSash for All Seats Seatbelts Pretensioners Front Seats Seatbelts Reminder for All Seats Split Fold Rear Seat Smart Key Card Speed Limiting Device Synthetic Leather Upholstery Speed Limit Information Panoramic Sunroof Glass Sound System with 6 Speakers Steering Wheel Flat Bottomed Traction Control System Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Tyre Repair Kit Traffic Sign Recognition Tinted Windows Rear USB Input Socket USBC Input Sockets USB Charging Ports Rear V2L Discharge Adaptor V2L Function Voice Assistant Integration Ventilated Front Disc Brakes Wireless Phone Charge Optional Features: Dual Solid Metallic Paint

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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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