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    BYD Dolphin

    New from

    $29,990 excl. on-roads

    8.5

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    6 years

    Fuel Efficiency

    NA

    About the BYD Dolphin

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2025 BYD Dolphin's used prices in Australia typically range from $29,990 for the Essential variant and topping out at $36,990 for the Premium.

    There are 3 variants of the Dolphin available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2025.

    The BYD Dolphin is only available with an electric motor that produces 70kW and 180Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2025 Dolphin was offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.

    See BYD Dolphin models from other years

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    2025 BYD Dolphin Price

    Dynamic

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD$36,890

    Essential

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD$29,990

    Premium

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD$36,990
    *excl. on-roads

    All BYD Dolphin Pricing

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    2025 BYD Dolphin Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BYD Dolphin

    Essential

    • 360 view camera
      • 3d Enhanced View
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Driver Monitor
      • Includes Junction Crossing
      • Includes Junction Turning
      • Includes Oncoming Collision Avoidance
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 4
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Programmable Distance
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
      • Manufacturer's Code: Blind Spot Detection
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Charging connector
      • Charging Socket Ac 1
      • Charging Socket Dc 1
      • Location Of Ac 1 Socket: Front Side
      • Location Of Dc 1 Socket: Front Side
    • Charging information
      • Amps (a): 10
      • Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 0%-100%: 7.06
      • Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 10%-80%: 0.71
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 100kw 10%-80%: 0.71
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 3.7kw 0%-100%: 13.43
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 50kw 10%-80%: 0.85
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 7.4kw 0%-100%: 7.06
      • Duration (hours): 0.48
      • Duration (hours): 6.41
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 60.00
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 7.00
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 2.20
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 60.00
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 7.00
      • State Of Charge Ends At (%): 100
      • State Of Charge Ends At (%): 80
      • State Of Charge Starts At (%): 30
      • Voltage (v): 220
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Swivelling
      • Screen Size (in): 12.80
      • Screen Size (in): 5.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Electric Power source
      • Actively Heated/cooled Battery
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 135.0
      • Battery Cell Type: Prismatic
      • Battery Supplier: Byd
      • Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
      • Battery Voltage (v): 333.0
      • Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 44.96
      • Onboard Charger (kw): 7.0
      • Range (km): 410.00
      • Range (miles): 254.76
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Front
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 180
      • Motor Location: Front
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 95.2
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 70.0
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Embedded infotainment user interface
      • Number Of Months Of Online Services: 24
    • Energy recuperation
      • Level Selection
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.80
      • Touch Screen
    • Front cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Includes Braking
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • Glass roof
      • Sunshade Type: Electric
    • Head rests
      • Integrated
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Swivelling
      • Screen Size (in): 12.80
      • Screen Size (in): 5.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Includes Ev Intelligent Route Planning
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 36
      • Screen Size (in): 12.80
      • Traffic Info
    • Over air updates
      • Type: Ota Updates
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 152
      • Combined (wh/mile): 245
      • Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 24.5
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 15.2
      • Combined (kwh/km): 0.3
      • Combined (kwh/mile): 0.2
      • Combined (km/kwh): 0.1
      • Combined (miles/kwh): 0.2
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Includes Braking
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Cooling
      • Includes Heating
      • Includes Internet
      • Includes Phone
      • Includes Timer
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 999
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote battery management
      • Includes Battery Status Checking
      • Includes Charge Completion Alert
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 24
    • Remote services
      • Beep/flash
      • Driving History & Analysis
      • Find My Car
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 24
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Vehicle Diagnostics
      • Vehicle Start
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Walk Away Locking
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Type: Synthetic Leather
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • V2L charging
      • Maximum Outlet Power (kw): 3.3
      • Number Of Outlets: 1
      • Total Power (kw): 3.3
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Ion Filtering
      • Digital Display
      • Heat Pump
      • Touch Screen Controls
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer's Own
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Dynamic

    Adds to Essential:
    • Front seat
      • Heated

    Premium

    Adds to Dynamic:
    • Charging information
      • Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 0%-100%: 9.49
      • Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 10%-80%: 0.72
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 100kw 10%-80%: 0.72
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 3.7kw 0%-100%: 18.06
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 50kw 10%-80%: 1.15
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 7.4kw 0%-100%: 9.49
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 80.00
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 80.00
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 154.9
      • Battery Voltage (v): 390.4
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 60.48
      • Range (km): 490.00
      • Range (miles): 304.47
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 310
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 201.2
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 150.0
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 159
      • Combined (wh/mile): 256
      • Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 25.6
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 15.9
      • Combined (kwh/km): 0.5
      • Combined (kwh/mile): 0.3
      • Combined (km/kwh): 0.2
      • Combined (miles/kwh): 0.3
    Removes from Dynamic:
    • Charging information
      • Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 0%-100%: 7.06
      • Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 10%-80%: 0.71
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 100kw 10%-80%: 0.71
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 3.7kw 0%-100%: 13.43
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 50kw 10%-80%: 0.85
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 7.4kw 0%-100%: 7.06
      • Duration (hours): 6.41
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 60.00
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 60.00
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 135.0
      • Battery Voltage (v): 333.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 44.96
      • Range (km): 410.00
      • Range (miles): 254.76
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 180
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 95.2
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 70.0
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 152
      • Combined (wh/mile): 245
      • Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 24.5
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 15.2
      • Combined (kwh/km): 0.3
      • Combined (kwh/mile): 0.2
      • Combined (km/kwh): 0.1
      • Combined (miles/kwh): 0.2
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    2025 BYD Dolphin Dimensions

    1570mm
    1770mm
    4290mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2025 BYD Dolphin Dimensions

    2025 BYD Dolphin Fuel Economy

    BYD DolphinFuel TypeCombined
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWDElectric-
    See all BYD Dolphin Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a BYD Dolphin?

    The BYD Dolphin has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2025 BYD Dolphin Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BYD Dolphin?

    The BYD Dolphin offers a 6 year 150,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    BYD Dolphin FAQs

    The cheapest BYD Dolphin is the ESSENTIAL that starts from $29,990.

    The most expensive BYD Dolphin is the PREMIUM that starts from $36,990.

    The best towing capacity of a BYD Dolphin is null kg offered by the following variants: ESSENTIAL, PREMIUM and DYNAMIC.

    The largest BYD Dolphin is the ESSENTIAL which measures 1770mm wide, 4290mm in length and sits 1570mm tall.

    The most powerful BYD Dolphin is the PREMIUM which has 150kW of power from its ELECTRIC engine.

    The BYD Dolphin is built in China and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BYD Dolphin is the PREMIUM which weighs 2068 kg (kerb weight).

    The BYD Dolphin uses Electric.