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$29,990 excl. on-roads

8.5

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6 years

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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.

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BYD Dolphin News

2026 BYD Dolphin: New looks, faster charging for affordable EV

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2026 BYD Dolphin: New looks, faster charging for affordable EV

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2 Months Ago

BYD slashes prices across Australian range

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BYD slashes prices across Australian range

BYD has cut prices for almost every model it sells in Australia, with reductions of between $2500 to $6000.

2 Months Ago

2025 BYD Dolphin price and specs: Colourful EV loses all its colours

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2025 BYD Dolphin price and specs: Colourful EV loses all its colours

The BYD Dolphin electric hatch gets a new base model for 2025, while the top-spec Premium has had its price slashed.

2 Months Ago

BYD is bringing Australia's first EV under $30,000

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BYD is bringing Australia's first EV under $30,000

A new entry-level BYD Dolphin sees it slide under $30,000 before on-road costs, while the Atto 3 now starts from less than $40,000.

3 Months Ago

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3 Months Ago

2026 BYD Dolphin EV gets fresh look, new powertrain

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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.

4 Months Ago

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

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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.

4 Months Ago

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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.

5 Months Ago

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

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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.

6 Months Ago

BYD Atto 3, Seal, Dolphin gain wireless Apple CarPlay

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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.

9 Months Ago

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9 Months Ago

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2024 BYD Dolphin price and specs

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

9 Months Ago

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

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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.

10 Months Ago

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2025 BYD Dolphin Reviews

Josh Nevett

7.8

2025 BYD Dolphin Dynamic review

The base BYD Dolphin electric hatch isn't as dynamic as its name suggests, but it still has a place in the affordable EV market.

2 Months Ago

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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.

3 Months Ago

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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.

1 Year Ago

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2025 BYD Dolphin Price

Dynamic

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

Essential

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

Premium

Configuration	Price From*
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD	$36,990

*excl. on-roads

All BYD Dolphin Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$29,990	$42,890
2024	$36,890	$49,990
2023	$38,890	$49,990

*excl. on-roads

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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.

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2025 BYD Dolphin Gallery

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2025 BYD Dolphin Fuel Economy

BYD Dolphin	Fuel Type	Combined
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD	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.

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.

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