Essential variant; metallic paint costs extra.
Order by 15 Dec; delivery by 31 Dec. Retail only; no demonstrators or combined promotions.
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BYD DOLPHIN
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The Dolphin remains a useful reminder that small EVs can be practical rather than punitive. It offers five-door hatchback convenience at prices that increasingly challenge ordinary petrol cars.
THE BASICS
Essential and Premium versions differ in power and claimed WLTP range, from 340km to 427km. Its compact shape suits urban driving while the longer-range version offers more flexibility.
THE NUMBERS
- Price
- From $28,888 drive-away · Essential · Current drive-away campaign for eligible orders to 15 December 2026 and delivery by 31 December 2026.
- Battery
- 44.9 kWh manufacturer capacity
- Claimed range
- 340 km WLTP
- Charging
- 7 kW AC; 60 kW DC
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Power
- 70 kW
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km. Battery: 8 years / 160,000 km.
- Comfort
- Five seats; 60/40 split folding rear seats.
Price checked 2026-10-16.. RRP excludes registration, insurance, stamp duty and applicable dealer or delivery charges.
Figures belong to the variants named above. WLTP and NEDC are different tests; neither promises your real-world range. Charging claims depend on the charger, battery temperature and state of charge.
Specifications checked 2026-10-16..
Confirmed · Last checked: 2026-10-16. Some prices and specifications await final verification and will be marked Confirmed once checked. Always confirm finer details with your salesperson, dealer or manufacturer representative.
VARIANTS AND PRICES
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| Details | Essential | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $28,888 drive-awayCurrent drive-away campaign for eligible orders to 15 December 2026 and delivery by 31 December 2026. | From $36,990 RRP before on-road costsManufacturer vehicle base price before paint, accessories and on-road costs. Essential's separate drive-away campaign is not applied to Premium. |
| Battery | 44.9 kWh manufacturer capacity | 60.48 kWh manufacturer capacity |
| Claimed range | 340 km WLTP | 427 km WLTP |
| Power | 70 kW | 150 kW |
| Charging | 7 kW AC; 60 kW DC | 7 kW AC; 80 kW DC |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Warranty | Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km. Battery: 8 years / 160,000 km. | Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km. Battery: 8 years / 160,000 km. |
| Comfort | Five seats; 60/40 split folding rear seats. | Heated front seats; power front-seat adjustment; panoramic glass roof. |
THE WATTCAR TAKE
The Dolphin is still worth considering even as newer low-cost EVs arrive. The key is whether its packaging, equipment and current transaction price outweigh the appeal of fresher competitors.
CURRENT OFFERS
Eligible Atto 1/2/3, Dolphin and Sealion 7.
Base vehicle price only; on-roads and premium paint extra. Approved lease provider required. Order by 21 Dec; deliver by 31 Jan 2027. Excludes demos, fleet and stacked offers.
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