BYD Dolphin Essential price and specs
Small Car · 2023 – CurrentFBT exempt
$29,990RRP before on-road costs
- Essential$29,990 · Viewing
- Premium$36,990+$7,000
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- Range WLTP
- 340km
- Battery
- 46kWh
- DC fast charge
- 60kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.3s
The BYD Dolphin Essential is a front-drive small car priced from $29,990 RRP, with a 46kWh LFP battery and 340km of WLTP range (an estimated 326km in mixed real-world driving).
Key Specs
- Price
- The BYD Dolphin Essential costs $29,990 RRP before on-road costs in Australia.
- Range
- 340 km WLTP, or an estimated 326 km in mixed real-world driving.
- Battery
- 46 kWh LFP (44.9 kWh usable).
- Charging
- Up to 60 kW DC (10–80% in 40 minutes) and 7.4 kW AC (0–100% in 7 hrs 15 mins).
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.3 seconds.
- Boot space
- 345 L, or 1,310 L with the seats folded.
- Dimensions
- 4,290 mm long, 1,770 mm wide and 1,570 mm tall.
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm.
- V2L / V2H / V2G
- Supports V2L (3.6 kW); no V2H or V2G.
See what this Dolphin costs per week on a novated leaseFBT exempt
Battery and Charging
How EV charging works| Battery capacity (total)* | 46 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity (usable) | 44.9 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Charge port (AC / DC) | Type 2 / CCS |
| Charge port location | Right Side - Front |
| AC charging (max) | 7.4 kW |
|---|---|
| AC charge time (0–100%) | 7 hrs 15 mins |
| DC fast charging (max) | 60 kW |
| DC fast charging (avg) | 51.6 kW |
| DC charge time (10–80%) | 40 minutes |
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Bidirectional Charging (V2X)
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Max power output (V2L) | 3.6 kW |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No |
|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No |
Range and Efficiency
| Test | Range | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP (combined) | 340 km | 132 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Combined)* | 326 km | 138 Wh/km |
| Real-world (City)* | 346 km | 130 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Highway)* | 289 km | 155 Wh/km |
*Estimated
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 12.3 s |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
| Power (max) | 70 kW |
| Torque (max) | 180 Nm |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Powertrain | BEV |
Body and Chassis
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length × width × height | 4,290 × 1,770 × 1,570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,506 kg |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m |
|---|---|
| Boot space (seats up / folded) | 345 L / 1,310 L |
| Dedicated EV platform | Yes |
| Platform | BYD e-platform 3.0 |
| Segment | Small Car |
| Variant | Price | Range (WLTP) | Battery | 0–100 km/h | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EssentialThis page | $29,990 | 340 km | 46 kWh | 12.3 s | Front |
| Premium | $36,990 | 427 km | 63.8 kWh | 7 s | Front |
Warranty and Servicing
| Vehicle warranty | 6 years / 150,000 km |
|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| Service interval | 12 months / 20,000 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
$29,990 RRP before on-road costs.
An estimated 326km in mixed real-world driving, against 340km on the WLTP test.
About 7 hrs 15 mins from empty on a 7.4kW home wallbox, or about 40 minutes from 10-80% on a DC fast charger.
About $15 for a full charge at home at 33c/kWh (44.9kWh battery, estimated). Charging cost calculator
Yes. At $29,990 it is under the $91,387 LCT threshold for fuel-efficient cars, so it qualifies for the FBT exemption on a novated lease. See your weekly cost
The BYD Dolphin Premium is priced at $36,990, $7,000 more. It has 427km WLTP range vs 340km, a 63.8kWh battery vs 46kWh, 0-100 in 7s vs 12.3s. Compare all Dolphin variants
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