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Compare every BYD Dolphin variant sold new in Australia. 2 variants, from $29,990 to $36,990 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, EV range and charging, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the BYD Australian website and updated weekly. This page also covers 2 previous-generation variants, kept for used-buyer research — their prices are what those cars cost when new, not current offers.
Data checked: specs 30 Sep 2026, price 4 Oct 2026
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.
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 345-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.
Configure the EssentialThe 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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