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BYD Dolphin Comparison
The new BYD Dolphin is a medium-sized car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $29,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Essential variant and topping out at $42,890 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 150kW and 310Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Dolphin is offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.
2025 BYD Dolphin
Essential, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD
From $29,990
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