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BYD Dolphin

New from

$36,890 excl. on-roads

8.5

CarExpert Rating

Safety Rating

5

Warranty

6 year

Fuel Efficiency

NA

About the BYD Dolphin

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

The 2025 BYD Dolphin is classified as a 5 Door Hatchback which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the generation, starting from $36,890 MLRP for the DYNAMIC and topping out at $42,890 for the PREMIUM.

There are 2 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2025. The Dolphin is built in China and is available with Electric front-wheel-drive.

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

See BYD Dolphin models from other years

BYD Dolphin Rating

Suzuki Baleno

Entry-level

Honda Civic

Best in class

Overall rating

8.5

7.4

8.9

BYD Dolphin News

2026 BYD Dolphin EV gets fresh look, new powertrain

2026 BYD Dolphin EV gets fresh look, new powertrain

BYD's small electric hatch will soon receive an update, with minor cosmetic tweaks and a new motor revealed in Chinese documents.

Max Davies

BYD rolls out $3000 range-wide discount, free home chargers

BYD rolls out $3000 range-wide discount, free home chargers

BYD is offering a $3000 discount on all of its passenger vehicles, as well as a complementary home charger.

Max Davies

Top 10 cheapest EVs in Australia, and none of them are Teslas

Top 10 cheapest EVs in Australia, and none of them are Teslas

These are the top 10 cheapest electric vehicles currently on sale in Australia. With new arrivals Tesla has been pushed out.

Jack Quick

BYD Atto 3, Dolphin recalled due to fire risk, Australia not impacted

BYD Atto 3, Dolphin recalled due to fire risk, Australia not impacted

Almost 100,000 BYD Atto 3s and Dolphins have been recalled in China, reportedly due to a fault which can cause a vehicle fire.

Jordan Mulach

BYD Atto 3, Seal, Dolphin gain wireless Apple CarPlay

BYD Atto 3, Seal, Dolphin gain wireless Apple CarPlay

BYD has added wireless Apple CarPlay to its Dolphin, Seal and Atto 3 with a new over-the-air update, while optimising the safety features of the latter.

Jack Quick

The five cheapest electric vehicles in Australia

The five cheapest electric vehicles in Australia

Electric vehicles aren't as expensive as you think. These are the five cheapest electric vehicles currently on the market in Australia.

Tyra Lawler-Cass

2024 BYD Dolphin price and specs

2024 BYD Dolphin price and specs

BYD has cut prices across its range of electric vehicles, with its entry-level Dolphin now $2000 cheaper.

William Stopford

BYD Dolphin is the latest EV to have its price cut in Australia

BYD Dolphin is the latest EV to have its price cut in Australia

The BYD Dolphin has received a $2000 price cut in Australia, joining a growing list of discounted electric vehicles.

Jordan Mulach

The EVs that avoid Fringe Benefits Tax in Australia

The EVs that avoid Fringe Benefits Tax in Australia

Looking to save on a brand new electric vehicle? Novated leasing could be the way to go, and these cars are exempt from the associated tax.

Max Davies

The small EVs with the longest range in Australia

The small EVs with the longest range in Australia

These cars are physically small, but does that translate to a small battery range? Have a look here to find out.

Max Davies

The small cars with the most boot space in Australia

The small cars with the most boot space in Australia

Small car doesn't necessarily mean small boot. We've broken down the cheaper offerings of the small car segment to see which is biggest.

Max Davies

The five cheapest electric cars on sale in Australia

The five cheapest electric cars on sale in Australia

Electric vehicles continue to drop in price in Australia as competition in the market heats up. Here are the five cheapest EVs on sale.

Jordan Mulach

BYD Dolphin Sport: Hotter electric hatch cancelled

BYD Dolphin Sport: Hotter electric hatch cancelled

A sportier version of the electric BYD Dolphin won't be sold in Australia as the company's distributor focuses on other new vehicle launches.

William Stopford

The cheapest electric cars in Australia

The cheapest electric cars in Australia

Here are the top 10 most affordable electric vehicles in Australia, ranging from cute hatches to practical SUVs and even a sedan.

Jade Credentino

BYD aiming high with new Dolphin electric car in Australia

BYD aiming high with new Dolphin electric car in Australia

BYD has just started deliveries of its electric Dolphin hatchback, but it already plans to deliver around 1000 by the end of the year.

William Stopford

BYD Dolphin receives five-star ANCAP safety rating

BYD Dolphin receives five-star ANCAP safety rating

The BYD Dolphin electric hatchback has received a five-star safety rating from ANCAP under new, stricter testing criteria.

Jade Credentino

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2025 BYD Dolphin Reviews

2025 BYD Dolphin review

8.2

2025 BYD Dolphin review

The BYD Dolphin electric hatch injects some personality into the budget EV category, without skimping on real-world usability.

Josh Nevett

2024 BYD Dolphin review

8.5

2024 BYD Dolphin review

There’s no way on earth you’d ever believe the Dolphin was the cheapest EV on sale given its extensive offering. An absolute bargain.

Anthony Crawford

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2025 BYD Dolphin Price

Variant	Price From*	Price To*
DYNAMIC	$34,500	$34,500
PREMIUM	$40,100	$40,100

*excl. on-roads

All BYD Dolphin Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$36,890	$42,890
2024	$34,500	$40,100
2023	$33,100	$38,400

*excl. on-roads

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2025 BYD Dolphin Specs

See our comprehensive details for the BYD Dolphin

DYNAMIC

PREMIUM

Adds:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Charging - DC CCS2 (80kW)

Removes:

16 Inch Alloy Wheels
Charging - DC CCS2 (60kW)

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2024 BYD Dolphin Dimensions

1570mm

1770mm

4290mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2025 BYD Dolphin Gallery

CarExpert High Resolution Photos of the BYD Dolphin

2025 BYD Dolphin Fuel Economy

BYD Dolphin	Fuel Type	Combined
DYNAMIC	Electric	0.0 L/100km
PREMIUM	Electric	0.0 L/100km

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