BYD Dolphin — Price, Specs & Review 2026

Power

70kW

Torque

180Nm

0–100

10.5s

EV range

340km

Gearbox

Auto

Drive

FWD

Seats

5

0

ANCAP

5-star

The 2026 BYD Dolphin Essential is a compact electric hatchback that suits budget-conscious Australian buyers seeking affordable EV motoring with genuine practicality, offering 340km of driving range, a 308-litre boot and five seats in a package weighing just 1506kg. Its standout strength is the running cost efficiency, with estimated annual costs around $1271 and a reassuring 5-star ANCAP safety rating backed by a six-year warranty. The main consideration is the modest 70kW power output, which delivers adequate rather than spirited performance for city and suburban driving, so it's better suited to daily commutes than spirited driving.

Power

150kW

Torque

310Nm

0–100

10.5s

EV range

427km

Gearbox

Auto

Drive

FWD

Seats

5

0

ANCAP

5-star

The 2026 BYD Dolphin Premium is an affordable electric hatchback that suits budget-conscious buyers seeking practicality, delivering 427km of range and 5-star ANCAP safety with a 6-year warranty. Its standout strength is the genuinely low running costs at around $1271 annually, making it one of Australia's cheapest cars to operate on a per-kilometre basis. One thing to consider: the 308-litre boot is tight for families needing substantial cargo space, though the compact 1658kg kerb weight helps efficiency.