BYD
BYD Dolphin Essential
BEV
Hatchback
5★ ANCAP
FBT Exempt
$32,699
Drive away VIC
· $29,990 before on-road costs
Est. annual saving vs petrol
$3,125/yr
340
km
WLTP Range
10.9
seconds
0-100 km/h
70
kW
Motor Power
60
kW
DC Fast Charge
Key Features
5-seat hatch; 60kW DC; VDAM platform; Apple/Android CarPlay
✓ Daily Range Adequate
✕ Long Trip Capable
✓ Fast Charging
✓ Family Friendly
✕ Performance Focused
✓ Budget Friendly
✕ Luxury / Premium
✕ Towing Capable
✕ Off-Road Capable
✕ V2L / V2H
✕ Bidirectional Charging
✓ FBT Exempt
Performance & Range
| Battery Capacity | 44.9 kWh |
| WLTP Range | 340 km |
| Motor Power | 70 kW |
| Torque | 180 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 10.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
Charging
| Max DC Fast Charging | 60 kW |
| Max AC Charging | 7 kW |
| 10-80% Charge Time | 50 minutes |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Seats | 5 |
| Body Style | Hatchback |
| Length | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm |
| Cargo (Seats Up) | 345 L |
| Boot (Seats Up) | 345 L |
| Boot (Seats Down) | 1,310 L |
Warranty
| Vehicle Warranty | 6yr/150000km |
| Battery Warranty | 8yr/160000km |
| ANCAP Safety Rating | 5 Stars |
| Country of Origin | China |
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