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BYD Dolphin

New from

$29,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Good

Safety Rating

Warranty

6 year, 150,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

About the BYD Dolphin

Last updated Sep 28, 2025

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 $36,990 for the Premium.

There are 2 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 new 2025 Dolphin is offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.

CarExpert Rating

Good

Read the 2025 BYD Dolphin Dynamic review

This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.

Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

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Power to Weight

46.48 - 90.47 kW/t

46.48 kW/t

250.88 kW/t

Boot Space

345 litres

228 litres

640 litres

Price

$29,990 - $36,990

$24,990

$189,950

Warranty (Years)

6 years

4 years

10 years

Warranty (Distance)

150,000 km

80,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

New this year - 2 years

2 years

Service Interval

12 months

24 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,916 - 2,068 kg

1,697 kg

2,730 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

130 mm

100 mm

160 mm

Battery & Charging

Max. battery kilowatt hour

44.96 - 60.48 kWh

0.5 kWh

100 kWh

AC Charging (max kW)

7 kW

6.6 kW

11 kW

DC Fast Charging (max kW)

60 - 80 kW

50 kW

396 kW

Vehicle Range (EV)

410 - 490 km

405 km

755 km

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BYD Dolphin News

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What is the ultimate city car?

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

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

BYD has enhanced the Dolphin with faster charging, fresher looks and better advanced driver assistance tech, but it's only for China for now.

7 Months Ago

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Which EVs offer the longest range for your money in Australia?

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7 Months Ago

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8 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.

9 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.

9 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.

9 Months Ago

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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.

10 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.

10 Months Ago

Top 10 cheapest EVs in Australia, and none of them are Teslas

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Top 10 cheapest EVs in Australia, and none of them are Teslas

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11 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.

1 Year 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.

1 Year Ago

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1 Year 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.

1 Year 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.

1 Year Ago

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2025 BYD Dolphin Reviews

Josh Nevett

Good

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.

8 Months Ago

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Very Good

2025 BYD Dolphin review

The BYD Dolphin electric hatch injects some personality into the budget EV category, without skimping on real-world usability.

10 Months Ago

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2025 BYD Dolphin Price

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	$36,990
2024	$36,890	$49,990
2023	$36,890	$49,990

*excl. on-roads

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2025 BYD Dolphin Specs

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Essential

Same inclusions as the

Premium

Same inclusions as the Essential

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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.