2026 BYD DOLPHIN Essential Auto MY25

New car to order
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ColourGrey
Availability
Varies
FuelElectric
Est. range±
340km
Manufacturer warranty
Up to 6-years or 150,000km (whichever comes first)1
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Key highlights

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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Reversing camera
AEB (Full/VRU)
GPS (satellite navigation)
Blind Spot Monitoring
Traction and/or Stability control
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About this car

Make a splash in the all-new BYD Dolphin. Packed with features, this efficient and intelligent vehicle includes:- BYD Blade Battery- BYD intelligent Cockpit System- Intelligent Driving System- BYD App Connectivity- 360 degree camera suite- Driver's 6 way electrically adjusted seat- Passenger's 4 way electrically adjusted seatThe BYD Dolphin boasts an ultra-safe design, featuring 7 SRS airbags - ISOFX child restraint anchorage points and centre rear top tether, Automatic emergency braking system (AEB), Intelligent Power Brake System and Child Presence Detection (CPD).

Car details

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Vehicle description
MY25 Essential Hatchback 5dr Reduction Gear 1sp 70kW
Powerplant type
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
Cost to insureSponsored
Body type
Hatch, 5 doors, 5 seats
ANCAP safety rating
Est. range (WLTP)±
340km
HV Battery capacity
44.9kWh
Registration plate
Check with seller
Build date
Check with seller
Compliance date
Check with seller
Cost to transportSponsored
Model year
MY25
Inputs
Aux input USB socket USB socket(s) - charging
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Controls
Multi-function control screen - colourSmart device integration - Android AutoSmart device integration - Apple CarPlaySmart device app display/control
Speakers
6 speaker stereo
Radio
Digital radio receiver (DAB+)
Airbags
DriverPassengerHead for 1st row seats (front)Head front centreHead for 2nd row seatsSide for 1st row occupants (front)
Seatbelts
Pretensioners 1st row (front)Pretensioners 2nd row(rear outer seats)Warning - seatbelt reminder
Emergency
Control - crash avoidance with braking (high speed)Control - crash avoidance with braking (low speed)Collision mitigation - reversing with brakingControl - pedestrian avoidance with brakingCollision warning - rearwardCross traffic alert - frontCross traffic alert - rearBrake assistCollision mitigation - emergency steering assistCollision mitigation - post collision steer/brakeCollision mitigation - vulnerable road userCollision warning - vulnerable road user
Vehicle control
ABS (antilock brakes)TractionElectronic stabilityHill holderEBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Driver assistance
Lane departure warningLane keeping - active assistAlert/warning - collision forwardWarning - driver fatigueBlind spot sensorCamera - frontCamera - rearCamera - sideWarning - rear seat occupancy
Security
Central locking - remote/keyless
Climate
Climate control
Air quality
Pollen filter
Driving
Distance controlWith brake function (limiter)Adaptive speed limiter - road sign recognition
Technology
Voice recognition
Illumination
Map/reading lamps - for 1st rowMap/reading lamps - for 2nd row
Key
Keyless card - with remote entryKeyless start - key/fob proximity related
Start
Starter button
Drink holders
Cup holders - 1st row
Headlights
High beam auto dippingSee me homeLED
Tail lights
Led
Lights
Daytime running lamps - LED
Power windows
Front & rear
Rear view mirror
Manual anti-glare
Wipers
Rear wiper/washer
Leather look
Leather look - seats
Electric seats
1st row
2nd row seats
Split fold
Headrests
Adjustable 2nd row x3
Other
Seats - two tone
Display
Digital instrument display - full
Gauges
Tyre pressure sensor
Navigation
GPS (satellite navigation)
Speed
Speed zone reminder - road sign recognitionSpeed limiter
Body coloured
Exterior mirrors partial
Chrome finish
Grille surround
Mirrors
Electric - heated
Moulding
Body side
Power sockets
12V sockets - auxiliary
Operation
Multi-function steering wheel
Power steering
Electric assist
Front
Ventilated
Rear
Solid
Operation
Regenerative
Park
Park brake - electric
Rims
16" alloy wheels
Spare wheel
Tyre repair kit
ANCAP Rating
5
ANCAP Year
2023
Number of Airbags
7
Alternative Engine Type
Permanent Magnet
Electric Motor Battery Type
Lithium Ion
Electric Motor Current Type
AC
Alternative Engine Drive Type
Front wheels
Electric Motor Code
BYD Blade
Electric Motor Number
TZ180XSF #########
Alternative Engine Charging Method
Mains/Regenerative
High Voltage Battery Amp Hours
135.0Ah
High Voltage Battery Capacity
44.9kWh
Electric Driving Range km (ADR)
410km
Electric Driving Range km (WLTP)
340km
Alternative Engine Power
70.0kW
Alternative Engine Torque
180Nm
Engine type
Electric
Generic Engine Type
Electric
Power to Weight Ratio
46.5kW/t
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3s
Gears
1
Gear Type
Reduction Gear
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Electric
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
16x6.0
Rear Rim Description
16x6.0
Front Tyre Description
195/60 R16
Rear Tyre Description
195/60 R16
Length
4290mm
Width
1770mm
Height
1570mm
Wheelbase
2700mm
Track Front
1530mm
Track Rear
1530mm
Front Overhang
830mm
Rear Overhang
760mm
Ground Clearance
130
Approach Angle
16.0degrees
Departure Angle
23.0degrees
Tare Mass
1506kg
Kerb Weight
1506kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
1916kg
Boot / Load Space Max (L)
1310L
Boot / Load Space Min (L)
345L
Payload
410kg
Maximum Front Axle Load
977kg
Maximum Rear Axle Load
939kg
Warranty in Years from First Registration
6yr
Warranty in Km
150000km
Warranty Customer Assistance
1yr Roadside
First Service Due in Km
5000km
First Service Due in Months
3mth
Regular Service Interval in Km
20000km
Regular Service Interval in Months
12mth
Country of Origin
CHINA
Launch Year
2025
Launch Month
2
Generation Name
EM2E
Series
(No Series)
Model Year
MY25
Badge
Essential
Doors
5
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Hatch
Overview
MY25 Essential Hatchback 5dr Reduction Gear 1sp 70kW The BYD Dolphin is priced to compete as an electric alternative to popular hatchbacks such as the Toyota Corolla and Mazda3. Offering loads of equipment and a decent drive, it's available in entry-level Dynamic and better-equipped Premium form, the latter with a more powerful, longer-range battery. With a five-star safety rating awarded b ANCAP in 2023, the BYD Dolphin gets seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking, front cross traffic alert and rear cross traffic alert as well as lane departure warning, lane keep assistance, speed sign recognition, door opening warning, blind spot warning and adaptive cruise control. The Dynamic version has a claimed WLTP range of 340km.
New South Wales
Allowed
Victoria
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
Up to 6 year warranty

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