

Josh Nevett
2025 BYD Dolphin Dynamic review
Pros
- Class-leading efficiency
- Similar kit to top-spec Premium
- Practical cabin
Cons
- Half-baked driver assist tech
- Struggles to keep up with highway traffic
- Mixed quality of materials
11 Months Ago
The new BYD Dolphin is a small 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 June of 2023.
The BYD Dolphin is only available with an electric motor that produces 70kW and 180Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2023 Dolphin is offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Electric
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Electric
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
Good
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The BYD Dolphin comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Dynamic and the most expensive being Sport.


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11 Months Ago
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,290 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,770 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,500 mm |
| Load Capacity | 410 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our BYD Dolphin Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.



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BYD Dolphin
The cheapest BYD Dolphin is the Dynamic that starts from $36,890.
See all BYD Dolphin PricingThe most expensive BYD Dolphin is the Sport that starts from $49,990.
See all BYD Dolphin PricingThe best towing capacity of a BYD Dolphin is null kg offered by the following variants: Dynamic, Premium and Sport.
See all BYD Dolphin towing capacityThe 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.
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