How much does the 2026 BYD Dolphin Essential cost in Australia?

The 2026 BYD Dolphin Essential has a recommended retail price of $29,990 before on-road costs in Australia. Always confirm final pricing with your local dealer.

What is the 2026 BYD Dolphin safety rating?

The BYD Dolphin has a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. It comes with autonomous emergency braking as standard.

What engine does the 2026 BYD Dolphin have?

The 2026 BYD Dolphin is powered by an engine producing 70kW and 180Nm. It pairs with a auto transmission. Drive type is FWD.

What warranty does the BYD Dolphin come with?

The BYD Dolphin comes with a 6-year / 150,000km warranty. Roadside assistance is included for 6 years.

How much boot space does the 2026 BYD Dolphin have?

The 2026 BYD Dolphin has 308L of boot space. It seats 5 people.

BYD Dolphin: Price, Specs & Review 2025-2026

Every BYD Dolphin variant in Australia, compared

4 variants of the BYD Dolphin are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.

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VariantRRPPower / TorqueFuel / RangeDriveSeats

Essential2026$29,99070kW / 180Nm340km WLTPFWD5

Power: 70kW
Torque: 180Nm
0–100: 12.3s
EV range: 340km
Gearbox: Auto
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
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.

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Premium2026$36,990150kW / 310Nm427km WLTPFWD5

Power: 150kW
Torque: 310Nm
0–100: 7s
EV range: 427km
Gearbox: Auto
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
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.

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Premium (Extended Range)2023POA150kW / 310Nm427km WLTPFWD5

Power: 150kW
Torque: 310Nm
0–100: 7s
EV range: 427km
Gearbox: Single-speed reduction gear
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
ANCAP: 5-star

The 2023 BYD Dolphin Premium (Extended Range) is BYD's sub-$40k electric light hatch for Australia. This version pairs a 150kW/310Nm front motor with a 60.48kWh LFP Blade battery for 427km of WLTP range - BYD's own brochure also quotes 490km on the older NEDC cycle, which is the figure to ignore. Kerb weight is 1658kg against a 2068kg gross weight, 0-100km/h takes 7.0 seconds, and the boot holds 345 litres or 1,310 litres with the seats down. Rear suspension is multi-link, and DC charging peaks at 80kW on CCS2 with vehicle-to-load output standard.

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Dynamic (Standard Range)2023POA70kW / 180Nm340km WLTPFWD5

Power: 70kW
Torque: 180Nm
0–100: 12.3s
EV range: 340km
Gearbox: Single-speed reduction gear
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
ANCAP: 5-star

The 2023 BYD Dolphin Dynamic (Standard Range) is BYD's sub-$40k electric light hatch for Australia. This version pairs a 70kW/180Nm front motor with a 44.9kWh LFP Blade battery for 340km of WLTP range - BYD's own brochure also quotes 410km on the older NEDC cycle, which is the figure to ignore. Kerb weight is 1506kg against a 1916kg gross weight, 0-100km/h takes 12.3 seconds, and the boot holds 345 litres or 1,310 litres with the seats down. Rear suspension is torsion beam, and DC charging peaks at 60kW on CCS2 with vehicle-to-load output standard.

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