- On sale
- FBT exempt
- Under LCT threshold
- 2 variants
- Small car
BYD Dolphin
Price, range and specs in Australia
From$29,990to $36,990 RRP before on-road costs
The BYD Dolphin is an electric small car on sale in Australia since 2023. Two variants are available: Essential and Premium. Prices run from $29,990 to $36,990 before on-road costs. WLTP range runs from 340 km on the Essential to 427 km on the Premium, from batteries of 46 to 63.8 kWh.
BYD Dolphin variants and prices
RRP before on-road costs. Choose a variant for its full specs.
Compare the Dolphin variants
Headline figures side by side. The best figure in each row is highlighted.
| Spec | Essential | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $29,990 | $36,990 |
| Range (WLTP) | 340 km | 427 km |
| Real-world range, combined* | 326 km | 409 km |
| Real-world range, highway* | 289 km | 363 km |
| Battery (total, usable) | 46 kWh (44.9) LFP | 63.8 kWh (60.5) LFP |
| DC fast charge · 10–80% | 60 kW · 40 min | 89 kW |
| AC charging (max) | 7.4 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Power | 70 kW | 150 kW |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.3 s | 7.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot (seats up) | 345 L | 345 L |
| Kerb weight | 1,506 kg | 1,658 kg |
*Zecar estimate from WLTP and body shape, at a 70 km/h (combined) or 110 km/h (highway) average.
Premium vs Essential
Costs $7,000 more and adds 87 km of WLTP range and 80 kW. 5.3 s quicker to 100 km/h.
BYD Dolphin range and running costs
WLTP is the official test. Real-world is Zecar's combined estimate at a 70 km/h average.
Charging at home at 33c/kWh, on the real-world combined estimate.
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| Variant | Home AC (max) | Home 0–100% | DC fast (max) | DC 10–80% | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | 7.4 kW | 7 hrs 15 mins | 60 kW | 40 min | Charging guide → |
| Premium | 6.6 kW | 89 kW | Charging guide → |
Dolphin size, boot space and towing
Every variant shares the same body.
| Spec | Essential | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length × width × height | 4,290 × 1,770 × 1,570 mm | 4,290 × 1,770 × 1,570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m | 10.5 m |
| Boot (seats up / folded) | 345 L / 1,310 L | 345 L / 1,310 L |
| Kerb weight | 1,506 kg | 1,658 kg |
| Warranty (car / battery) | 6 yrs, 150,000 km / 8 yrs, 160,000 km | 6 yrs, 150,000 km / 8 yrs, 160,000 km |
Lease the Dolphin from your pre-tax salary
All two Dolphin variants are under the $91,387 LCT threshold, so they are FBT exempt. See your weekly cost for any variant before you talk to a provider.
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How the Essential ranks
Range (WLTP)
5th of 6
340 km
Price
1st of 6
$29,990
Power
6th of 6
70 kW
Boot space
4th of 6
345 L
DC charging
6th of 6
60 kW
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BYD Dolphin FAQs
340 to 427 km on the WLTP test, or an estimated 326 to 409 km in mixed real-world driving.
The Premium costs $7,000 more and adds 87 km of WLTP range and 80 kW. 5.3 s quicker to 100 km/h.
About 7.3 hours from empty to full on a home wallbox, or 40 minutes from 10 to 80% on a DC fast charger, depending on the variant.
Yes. All two variants are priced under the $91,387 LCT threshold for fuel-efficient cars, so every one qualifies for the FBT exemption on a novated lease.
The boot holds 345 litres with the rear seats up.
5 seats.
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