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.
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Josh Nevett
BYD Dolphin vs MG MG3 Comparison
BYD Dolphin
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2025 BYD
Dolphin
vs
2025 MG
MG3
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
36L - 45L
155 to 302 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$29,990 - $42,890
$18,490 - $29,990
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Class-leading efficiency
- Similar kit to top-spec Premium
- Practical cabin
Misses
- Half-baked driver assist tech
- Struggles to keep up with highway traffic
- Mixed quality of materials
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Very pleasant ride and handling
- Good standard spec for the money
- 10-year warranty - wow!
Misses
- Safety tech may frustrate you
- No Wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
- Lacklustre transmission
Colours Available
Pastel Yellow and Dover White non-metallic finishes are standard.
The following metallic finishes are optional:
- Black Pearl
- Sloane Silver
- Diamond Red
- Brighton Blue
- Hampstead Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1495 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 150kW | 81kW - 155kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 310Nm | 142Nm - 425Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
