What is it?
BYD's compact electric hatch, rear-wheel drive across all three variants and built around the LFP Blade battery. The Dynamic holds the cheapest new EV price in Australia, while the Premium delivers 427 km WLTP at $36,890 drive-away.
The lineup runs from Dynamic at $29,990 drive-away, through to Sport at $38,890 drive-away. Warranty cover sits at 6 years, 150,000 km (vehicle).
Interior and Technology
Sub-$30,000 drive-away buys a Blade LFP EV with V2L, 5-star ANCAP and the segment-leading 8-year battery cover.
88 kW DC peak is slow against MG 4 Long Range and 800V rivals, and the Dynamic's 340 km WLTP is tight for any longer trip.
Quick Buyer Context
Should you buy the Dolphin?
Reasons to buy
- Sub-$30,000 drive-away buys a Blade LFP EV with V2L, 5-star ANCAP and the segment-leading 8-year battery cover.
- Warranty: 6 years, 150,000 km. Battery: 8 years, 160,000 km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2023), full driver-assist suite.
- 345 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- 88 kW DC peak is slow against MG 4 Long Range and 800V rivals, and the Dynamic's 340 km WLTP is tight for any longer trip.
- You road-trip regularly (the MG 4 Long Range and Kia EV3 Long Range charge harder and go further) or you want a larger boot.
- Premium at $36,890 drive-away with 427 km WLTP is the sweet spot. Dynamic only makes sense if your commute fits inside 340 km on a charge.
- Top trim climbs to $38,890 drive-away.
Who it suits
City drivers
Tidy footprint, easy parking
Budget
Sharp entry pricing
EV first-timers
Charge at home, skip the servo
Commuters
Daily driver, low fuss
CarTell Verdict
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