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    2023 BYD Dolphin

    Used from

    $38,890 excl. on-roads

    8.5

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    6 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    0 / 100km

    About the BYD Dolphin

    The 2023 BYD Dolphin is a medium-sized car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $38,890 for the Dynamic variant and topping out at $49,990 for the Sport.

    There are 3 variants of the Dolphin available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2023.

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

    The 2023 Dolphin was offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.

    Pros

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    2023 BYD Dolphin Price

    Dynamic

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD$38,890

    Premium

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD$44,890

    Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD$49,990
    *excl. on-roads

    All BYD Dolphin Pricing

    *excl. on-roads
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    2023 BYD Dolphin Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BYD Dolphin

    Dynamic

    • 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
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 60.00
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 2.20
      • State Of Charge Ends At (%): 100
      • Voltage (v): 220
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Swivelling
      • Screen Size (in): 12.80
      • 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 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
    • 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
    • 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
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • 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
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • 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
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 152
      • Combined (wh/mile): 245
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 15.2
      • Combined (kwh/km): 0.3
      • Combined (kwh/mile): 0.2
      • Combined (km/kwh): 0.1
    • 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: 999
    • Remote services
      • Beep/flash
      • Driving History & Analysis
      • Find My Car
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 999
      • 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: Other
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty battery
      • Distance (km): 160,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 96
      • State Of Charge Threshold %: 70
    • Warranty electric systems
      • Distance (km): 160,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 96
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): 160,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 96
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    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: 7.00
    • 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
    • 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/100km): 15.9
      • Combined (kwh/km): 0.5
      • Combined (kwh/mile): 0.3
      • Combined (km/kwh): 0.2
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Duration (months): 70
    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
      • Max 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
    • 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/100km): 15.2
      • Combined (kwh/km): 0.3
      • Combined (kwh/mile): 0.2
      • Combined (km/kwh): 0.1
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Duration (months): 72

    Sport

    Removes from Premium:
    • 360 view camera
      • 3d Enhanced View
    • Anti collision system
      • Programmable Distance
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
    • Charging information
      • Duration (hours): 0.48
    • Electric Power source
      • Range (km): 490.00
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 159
      • Combined (wh/mile): 256
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 15.9
      • Combined (kwh/km): 0.5
      • Combined (kwh/mile): 0.3
      • Combined (km/kwh): 0.2
    • Remote services
      • Driving History & Analysis
      • Vehicle Diagnostics
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    2023 BYD Dolphin Fuel Economy

    BYD DolphinFuel TypeCombined
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWDElectric-
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    BYD Dolphin FAQs

    The cheapest BYD Dolphin is the Dynamic that starts from $38,890.

    The most expensive BYD Dolphin is the Sport that starts from $49,990.

    The best towing capacity of a BYD Dolphin is null kg offered by the following variants: Dynamic, Premium and Sport.

    The largest BYD Dolphin is the Dynamic 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 null 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.