Hatchback · 5 seats · FWD
Available to orderBYD DOLPHIN
Everything you need to plan life with a DOLPHIN: 7 variants compared, charging times at real charger powers, current prices, and how many stations it can actually use.
- Estimated range*
- 350 km
- Useable battery
- 60.5 kWh
- 10–80% @ 150 kW
- ~34 min
- Efficiency
- 173 Wh/km
Pick your version
DOLPHIN variants compared
| Variant | Battery | Range* | Drive | 0–100 | Germany | Netherlands | UK | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOLPHIN 60.4 kWh (MY25) Reference | 60.5 kWh | 350 km | FWD | 7.0 s | €34,640 | €37,190 | £30,205 | Available |
| DOLPHIN SURF 43.2 kWh Boost | 43.2 kWh | 270 km | FWD | 12.1 s | €26,990 | €24,990 | £21,950 | Available |
| DOLPHIN SURF 43.2 kWh Comfort | 43.2 kWh | 265 km | FWD | 9.1 s | €30,990 | €26,690 | £23,950 | Available |
| DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active | 30 kWh | 190 km | FWD | 11.1 s | €22,990 | €22,990 | £18,650 | Available |
| DOLPHIN 60.4 kWh (MY24) | 60.5 kWh | 350 km | FWD | 7.0 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Active (MY24) | 44.9 kWh | 265 km | FWD | 12.3 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Boost (MY24) | 44.9 kWh | 265 km | FWD | 8.0 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
*Range figures are PlugSphere estimates of real-world driving range under mixed conditions — expect less in winter or at sustained motorway speeds. Prices include VAT for each market; * marks announced-but-unconfirmed prices.
At the charger
How fast does the BYD DOLPHIN charge?
Estimated 10–80% session times for the DOLPHIN 60.4 kWh (MY25) (60.5 kWh useable), computed by PlugSphere from the battery size, the 11 kW onboard AC charger and a typical DC charging power of 75 kW.
| Charger | Effective power | 10–80% time | Range added per 10 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.4 kW AC | ~6.7 kW | ~6 h 22 min | ~6 km |
| 11 kW AC | ~9.9 kW | ~4 h 17 min | ~10 km |
| 22 kW AC | ~9.9 kW | ~4 h 17 min | ~10 km |
| 50 kW DC | ~50 kW | ~51 min | ~48 km |
| 150 kW DC | ~75 kW | ~34 min | ~72 km |
| 350 kW DC | ~75 kW | ~34 min | ~72 km |
Method: 10–80% covers 70% of the useable battery; AC assumes ~90% charging efficiency; DC assumes the session averages the car's typical charging power up to the charger's limit. Real sessions vary with temperature and battery state.
Out in the real world
Where can a BYD DOLPHIN charge?
144,123
charging stations on the PlugSphere map have a connector this car can use (Type 2 CCS).
38,056
of them offer DC fast charging at 50 kW or more for quicker road-trip stops.
Counts from PlugSphere's worldwide station database (Open Charge Map data), refreshed with each import.
The details
BYD DOLPHIN specifications
BYD DOLPHIN — common questions
Answers computed from this model's data in the PlugSphere database.
Does the BYD DOLPHIN have a heat pump?
Yes — a heat pump is available, which helps protect driving range in cold weather.
Can the BYD DOLPHIN tow?
Yes — a towbar is approved.
Can it power external devices (V2L)?
Yes — vehicle-to-load is supported, so it can run appliances or tools from the traction battery.
What battery does the BYD DOLPHIN use?
The reference variant uses a LFP pack with 60.5 kWh of useable capacity. LFP packs tolerate frequent 100% charging better than NCM/NCA chemistries.
Which public chargers can the BYD DOLPHIN use?
The BYD DOLPHIN charges via Type 2 CCS. On the PlugSphere map that matches 144,123 stations worldwide, of which 38,056 offer 50 kW+ DC fast charging.
How much does it cost to fully charge a BYD DOLPHIN?
With its 60.5 kWh useable battery, a full charge costs about €18.15 at a €0.30/kWh home tariff or roughly €36.30 at a €0.60/kWh public DC charger — before any session or idle fees. Put your own local price into the PlugSphere charging-cost calculator for an exact figure per country and per session.
How long will I be waiting at a charger with a BYD DOLPHIN?
Plan around 34 minutes for the usual 10–80% stop at a 150 kW charger — the BYD DOLPHIN sustains roughly 75 kW in a DC session. On AC, a full overnight charge at 11 kW takes about 6 hours. The charging-time calculator covers any charger power and state of charge.
How long does the BYD DOLPHIN battery last?
Expect the pack to outlast its industry-standard warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km to at least 70% capacity: fleet telemetry shows EV batteries losing only around 1.8–2% a year on average. The DOLPHIN's LFP chemistry is the most cycle-tolerant on the market, which is why fleets favour it.
How much does a BYD DOLPHIN battery replacement cost?
Out of warranty, a 60.5 kWh pack costs roughly €6,100–€10,900 at 2026 pack-level prices of €100–180 per kWh, plus labour. Inside the 8-year battery warranty a failing pack is replaced free, and single-module repairs are often a fraction of the full price.
Should I charge the BYD DOLPHIN to 100% every night?
Yes — the DOLPHIN uses an LFP battery, which tolerates daily full charges well; regular 100% charging even keeps its range estimate calibrated.
Where should I stop on a long BYD DOLPHIN trip — and what is plan B?
The PlugSphere route planner spaces stops for the BYD DOLPHIN's real range (segments of roughly 280 km with a 90% start and 10% reserve) and picks stations along the actual road route — each suggested stop comes with two nearby backup chargers in case the first is busy or offline.
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Data compiled and computed by PlugSphere from manufacturer specifications and public sources; charging and range figures are estimates, not laboratory results. Spot an error? Tell us.