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2024 BYD Dolphin

New from

$34,500 excl. on-roads

CarExpert Rating

Safety Rating

5

Warranty

6 years

Fuel Efficiency

NA

About the BYD Dolphin

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

The 2024 BYD Dolphin is classified as a 5 Door Hatchback which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the generation, starting from $34,500 MLRP for the DYNAMIC and topping out at $40,100 for the PREMIUM.

There are 2 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2024. The Dolphin is built in China and is available with Electric front-wheel-drive.

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

See BYD Dolphin models from other years

BYD Dolphin News

Top five small passenger cars of 2024

Top five small passenger cars of 2024

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Max Davies

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.

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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.

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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

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2024 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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2024 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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2024 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)

See all 2024 BYD Dolphin Specs

New BYD Dolphin deals

Celebrate 2025 with BYD

Combo deal

Drive into the future this 2025 with offers on select EV and Plug-In Hybrid models. Kick off the year in style with our limited-time New Year offer: enjoy a $3,000 contribution and complimentary EV Switch Charger with every in-stock MY24 Plate Model. It's our way of helping you celebrate a more efficient, affordable and exciting year ahead. Every BYD is designed to inspire, blending advanced technology with refined comfort and zero-emission performance. This ismpre than an offer; it's a promise of sustainability, innovation, and adventure. But don't wait, stock is limited and this special offer is only available until January 12.

Celebrate 2025 with BYD

Combo deal

Drive into the future this 2025 with offers on select EV and Plug-In Hybrid models. Kick off the year in style with our limited-time New Year offer: enjoy a $3,000 contribution and complimentary EV Switch Charger with every in-stock MY24 Plate Model. It's our way of helping you celebrate a more efficient, affordable and exciting year ahead. Every BYD is designed to inspire, blending advanced technology with refined comfort and zero-emission performance. This ismpre than an offer; it's a promise of sustainability, innovation, and adventure. But don't wait, stock is limited and this special offer is only available until January 12.

Celebrate 2025 with BYD

Combo deal

Drive into the future this 2025 with offers on select EV and Plug-In Hybrid models. Kick off the year in style with our limited-time New Year offer: enjoy a $3,000 contribution and complimentary EV Switch Charger with every in-stock MY24 Plate Model. It's our way of helping you celebrate a more efficient, affordable and exciting year ahead. Every BYD is designed to inspire, blending advanced technology with refined comfort and zero-emission performance. This ismpre than an offer; it's a promise of sustainability, innovation, and adventure. But don't wait, stock is limited and this special offer is only available until January 12.

Celebrate 2025 with BYD

Combo deal

Drive into the future this 2025 with offers on select EV and Plug-In Hybrid models. Kick off the year in style with our limited-time New Year offer: enjoy a $3,000 contribution and complimentary EV Switch Charger with every in-stock MY24 Plate Model. It's our way of helping you celebrate a more efficient, affordable and exciting year ahead. Every BYD is designed to inspire, blending advanced technology with refined comfort and zero-emission performance. This ismpre than an offer; it's a promise of sustainability, innovation, and adventure. But don't wait, stock is limited and this special offer is only available until January 12.

Celebrate 2025 with BYD

Combo deal

Drive into the future this 2025 with offers on select EV and Plug-In Hybrid models. Kick off the year in style with our limited-time New Year offer: enjoy a $3,000 contribution and complimentary EV Switch Charger with every in-stock MY24 Plate Model. It's our way of helping you celebrate a more efficient, affordable and exciting year ahead. Every BYD is designed to inspire, blending advanced technology with refined comfort and zero-emission performance. This ismpre than an offer; it's a promise of sustainability, innovation, and adventure. But don't wait, stock is limited and this special offer is only available until January 12.

2024 BYD Dolphin Dimensions

1570mm

1770mm

4290mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2024 BYD Dolphin Gallery

CarExpert High Resolution Photos of the BYD Dolphin

2024 BYD Dolphin Fuel Economy

BYD Dolphin	Fuel Type	Combined
DYNAMIC	Electric	-
PREMIUM	Electric	-

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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.

2024 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 DYNAMIC that starts from $34,500.

The most expensive BYD Dolphin is the PREMIUM that starts from $40,100.

The best towing capacity of a BYD Dolphin is 0Kg offered by the following variants

DYNAMIC
PREMIUM

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 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.