BYD Dolphin (2024) specs, price, ratings and reviews
Compact EV hatchback on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 with the LFP Blade battery (lithium iron phosphate, BYD's own design).
from € 30,990
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Specifications
- Generation
- I (EA1, 2021+; EU-uitvoering 2023+)
| Body style | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Range (WLTP, km) | 427 |
| Battery capacity (kWh — larger = longer range) | 60.4 |
| Power (hp) | 204 |
| 0–100 km/h (seconds) | 7 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 160 |
| Length (mm) | 4,290 |
| Width, excl. mirrors (mm) | 1,770 |
| Height (mm) | 1,570 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1,658 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW, peak) | 88 |
| Boot (l) | 345 |
| Consumption (WLTP, kWh per 100 km — lower is better) | 15.9 |
Fast charging at a public charger (10→80%)
| Charging situation | 10→80% (minutes) |
|---|---|
| At the car's own maximum charging rate (88 kW) | ~ 46 |
| At a 150 kW charger | ~ 46 |
| At a 50 kW charger | ~ 82 |
Charging at home uses AC power and is slower: a home wallbox typically delivers 7.4 to 11 kW. That is separate from the fast-charge times shown above.
More on this: fast charging in practice, public charging and charging passes.
Price evolution
| reference date | starting price |
|---|---|
| 2023-04-01 | €30,990 |
| 2025-01-01 | €30,990 |
| 2026-05-21 | €30,990 |
Frequently asked
What does the BYD Dolphin cost roughly?
Indicative starting price € 30,990 (reference date 2026-05-21). Not an offer.
What is the WLTP range of the BYD Dolphin?
427 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.
How long does fast-charging the BYD Dolphin take (10→80%)?
Roughly 46 minutes on a 88 kW charger (10→80%, factory calculation, indicative). Actual time depends on battery temperature and the charging curve — the car's charging speed drops as the battery fills.
How big is the battery in the BYD Dolphin?
60.4 kWh usable capacity (manufacturer figure). Check the warranty terms of the specific car for capacity retention.
What does the BYD Dolphin use in real-world driving?
The factory WLTP figure is 15.9 kWh/100 km. Owners typically report more in mixed use, with the usual winter penalty. See the owner experiences below.
How much boot space does the BYD Dolphin have?
345 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.
Owner experiences
No owner has written in about this one yet. If you drive it, yours would be the first. Write the first owner review.
In depth
The EU version (April 2023) is lengthened versus the Chinese model for Euro NCAP compliance. Comfort top variant with 60.4 kWh, 204 hp and WLTP range 427 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to about 88 kW. Indicative starting price, check the official configurator per version.
About the BYD Dolphin (2024)
Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.
The Dolphin is BYD's compact EV hatchback for the EU market, launched in April 2023. The EU version differs from the Chinese Dolphin: bumpers, bonnet and fenders were redesigned and the body lengthened to 4,290 mm to meet Euro NCAP crash structure requirements. It sits on the e-Platform 3.0 with the LFP Blade battery (lithium iron phosphate) integrated into the floor. The Comfort top trim has a 60.4 kWh pack, 204 hp on the front axle and WLTP range around 427 km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). DC charging peaks at about 88 kW.
In practice
WLTP consumption is around 15.9 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure). Owner forums report real world consumption of 16 to 19 kWh/100km in mixed use, higher in winter and on the motorway (small sample, not measured by us). The boot takes 345 l with the rear seats up. AC charging is 11 kW on all EU versions except the base model. The LFP chemistry allows charging to 100 percent more often than NMC, but DC charging in cold weather is slower without preconditioning.
Points to note
The infotainment uses a rotating central screen with BYD's own software; owner reports vary, particularly on the menu structure for vehicle settings. Software updates arrived more slowly than at established brands in earlier model years; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were added via OTA in EU markets after launch. The BYD service network in EU markets is still being built up; check the nearest service point at the official dealer. The model has been on the EU market too short for an extensive ADAC failure statistic.
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