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    BYD DOLPHIN

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    Range

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    427

    km

    0-100 km/hr

    as fast as

    7

    s

    Price

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    $31k – 35k

    Description:

    The BYD Dolphin is a five-door electric family hatchback, aimed at cars like the MG4 and Volkswagen ID.3, and on sale in Europe and the UK since 2023. It’s a larger car than the BYD Dolphin Surf, and a 2025 update brought faster charging, an optimised heat pump and retuned suspension. BYD doesn’t sell passenger cars in Canada yet, so the specs below are for the European version, and trims vary by market.

    Specifications:

    Trim Levels:DOLPHIN
    Est. Price (CAD)31,000 – 35,000
    Range (km)427
    Battery (kWh)60.4
    Power (kW)150
    0-100km/hr (sec)7
    Top speed (km/hr)160
    Torque (Nm)310
    Charge time (Level 3)40m
    Charge time (Level 2)9h 19m

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    Range, Battery, and Charging of the BYD Dolphin:

    • Range is rated at 427 km on the WLTP cycle, with combined consumption of 15.9 kWh/100 km.
    • A 60.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) Blade battery powers the current European Dolphin.
    • BYD raised the peak DC fast-charging speed in the 2025 European update, so charging times depend on the car’s age and market.
    • A full Level 2 charge from empty takes an estimated 9 hours and 19 minutes on a 7.2 kW home charger.
    • An optimised heat pump is standard on updated European cars, and vehicle-to-load (V2L) can power devices at up to 3.3 kW.

    Powertrain and Performance of the BYD Dolphin:

    • A single front motor makes 150 kW and 310 Nm of torque.
    • 0 to 100 km/h takes 7.0 seconds, and top speed is 160 km/h.
    • It’s comfortable and quiet around town, but the handling is dull, with little steering feel.
    • The soft suspension allows some body roll at speed.

    Technology and Features of the BYD Dolphin:

    • A rotating central touchscreen sits in a wave-shaped dashboard.
    • Updated European cars come with a 360-degree camera and heated front seats.
    • Adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking are also standard on updated cars.
    • The top trim adds a panoramic roof, ventilated seats and wireless phone charging.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Not yet. BYD doesn't sell passenger cars in Canada, although it has set up a Canadian office in Markham, Ontario, and posted a "Coming Soon" notice on its Canadian website without naming models or a launch date. Some reports say the Dolphin was among BYD models filed with Transport Canada, but those filings were made at factory level, so it isn't confirmed for Canada. Our guide to Chinese EVs in Canada tracks which brands and models are expected.
    Not federally if a Canadian Dolphin is built in China, because EVAP excludes China-built vehicles, and Manitoba's rebate excludes China-made EVs bought after March 19, 2025. Quebec's Roulez vert, the only other provincial purchase rebate, ends on December 31, 2026, and BYD hasn't announced a Canadian launch date.
    They're different cars. The Dolphin is BYD's larger family hatchback, while the Dolphin Surf is a smaller city car sold in China as the Seagull. This page covers the Dolphin.
    The current European Dolphin is rated at 427 km on the WLTP cycle, with combined consumption of 15.9 kWh/100 km. Cold weather reduces the range of any EV, so expect less in a Canadian winter.
    A full Level 2 charge from empty takes an estimated 9 hours and 19 minutes on a 7.2 kW home charger. BYD raised the peak DC fast-charging speed in its 2025 European update, so DC charging times depend on the car's age and market. To plan home charging, try the EV charging cost calculator.
    The current European Dolphin uses a 60.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) Blade battery and a single front motor making 150 kW and 310 Nm. That's enough for 0 to 100 km/h in 7.0 seconds and a 160 km/h top speed. Trims and battery options vary by market, and Canadian specs haven't been announced.
    It's a five-seat hatchback, 4,290 mm long, 1,770 mm wide and 1,570 mm tall, on a 2,700 mm wheelbase. That long wheelbase and a flat floor give rear legroom comparable to much bigger cars, although the trunk is modest for the class.
    The Dolphin earned five stars from Euro NCAP in 2023, and updated European cars include automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control as standard. That rating applies to the Dolphin, not the smaller Dolphin Surf. There are no North American crash-test ratings.
    BYD's 2025 European update brought faster DC charging, an optimised heat pump, retuned suspension and steering, a slightly larger trunk and new wheels. It's a refinement of the existing car rather than a new model.
    It's comfortable and quiet around town, with brisk acceleration. It's not engaging, though: the steering has little feel, and the soft suspension allows some body roll at speed.

    Pros & Cons

    Pros:

    A long 2,700 mm wheelbase and a flat floor give rear legroom comparable to much bigger cars.
    Updated European cars include a heat pump, a 360-degree camera, heated front seats, adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
    It's quiet and comfortable at city speeds.
    BYD added faster DC charging, an optimised heat pump and retuned suspension and steering.
    The Dolphin earned five stars from Euro NCAP in 2023.
    The 150 kW front motor takes it from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.0 seconds.
    Vehicle-to-load (V2L) can run appliances or tools at up to 3.3 kW.

    Cons:

    The steering is short on feel and the handling uninvolving.
    The trunk is modest for a family hatchback, even after the 2025 update slightly enlarged it.

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