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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.
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About the BYD Dolphin
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new BYD Dolphin is a medium-sized car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $36,890 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Dynamic variant and topping out at $49,990 for the Sport.
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 2023 Dolphin is offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
46.48 - 90.47 kW/t
46.48 kW/t
231.34 kW/t
Boot Space
345 litres
228 litres
650 litres
Price
$36,890 - $49,990
$24,990
$166,700
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
2 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,916 - 2,068 kg
1,699 kg
2,735 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
130 mm
100 mm
194 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
44.96 - 60.48 kWh
1 kWh
83.9 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
7 kW
3.6 kW
11.5 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
60 - 80 kW
60 kW
250 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
410 - 490 km
55 km
694 km
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2023 BYD Dolphin Price
Dynamic
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $38,890 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $36,890 |
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $42,890 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $44,890 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $49,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 BYD Dolphin Fuel Economy
| BYD Dolphin | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | Electric | - |
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BYD Dolphin FAQs
The cheapest BYD Dolphin is the Dynamic that starts from $36,890.
The most expensive BYD Dolphin is the Sport that starts from $49,990.
The best towing capacity of a BYD Dolphin is null kg offered by the following variants: Dynamic, Premium and Sport.
The largest BYD Dolphin is the Dynamic which measures 1770mm wide, 4290mm in length and sits 1570mm tall.
The most powerful BYD Dolphin is the Premium which has 150kW of power from its null engine.
The BYD Dolphin is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BYD Dolphin is the Premium which weighs 2068 kg (kerb weight).
The BYD Dolphin uses Electric.