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Model overview

BYD Dolphin

The BYD Dolphin, launched in Australia in June 2023, is a compact electric hatchback built on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0. It offers two variants: the Essential with a 70kW motor and the Premium with 150kW and 427km range. Featuring BYD’s Blade Battery, a 12.8-inch rotatable touchscreen and advanced safety tech, it targets budget-conscious buyers seeking an affordable, well-equipped EV.

Driveaway Range
$0 - $0
Body Style
Hatchback
Warranty
6 Year / 150,000km
Country of Origin
China
BYD Dolphin
BYD Dolphin
BYD Dolphin

BYD Dolphin Variants

Essential

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Driveaway
$0
Fuel Type
Electric
Engine
Permanent Magnet
Power
70kW 180Nm
Transmission
1 Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
0-100km/h
12.3 sec
Top Speed
160 km/h
Electric Range
340 km WLTP
Consumption¹
0 L/100km
CO₂ Emission
0 g/km
ANCAP Safety
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Premium

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Driveaway
$0
Fuel Type
Electric
Engine
Permanent Magnet
Power
150kW 310Nm
Transmission
1 Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
0-100km/h
7.0 sec
Top Speed
160 km/h
Electric Range
427 km WLTP
Consumption¹
0 L/100km
CO₂ Emission
0 g/km
ANCAP Safety
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Current BYD offers

BYD Novated Lease Offer

For a limited time novated lease clients can enjoy a 4% point of sale discount on select new BYD models delivered between 1 May and 30 June. This offer includes BYD's Standard Fleet Pricing. On-road costs, optional paint, Dolphin Essential model and demonstrator vehicles are excluded in this offer.

Models

Selected BYD Models

Terms

1st May 2025 to 30th June 2025. Conditions and exclusions may apply. See manufacturer’s website for more details.

Novated Lease Offer

BYD Sealion 6 EOFY Cashback Offer

Receive $4,000 cashback on in-stock Sealion 6 Essential and Premium models purchased and delivered by 31 July 2025.

Models

BYD Sealion 6 Essential and Premium

Terms

1st June 2025 to 31st July 2025. Conditions and exclusions may apply. See manufacturer’s website for more details.

Sealion 6 EOFY Cashback Offer

BYD Sealion 6 Finance Offer

Receive a $0 deposit and a comparison rate of 2.99% p.a. on the BYD Sealion 6 Essential or 3.99% p.a. on the Sealion 6 Premium, both over 36 months. Available on new vehicles delivered between 12 May and 30 June 2025.

Models

BYD Sealion 6

Terms

12th May 2025 to 30th June 2025. Conditions and exclusions may apply. See manufacturer’s website for more details.

Sealion 6 Finance Offer

BYD Shark 6 Finance Offer

For a limited time ABN holders can receive a $0 deposit and 1.99% p.a. interest over 36 months on a new BYD Shark 6 Premium, delivered between 12 May and 30 June 2025.

Models

BYD Shark 6 Premium

Terms

12th May 2025 to 30th June 2025. Conditions and exclusions may apply. See manufacturer’s website for more details.

Shark 6 Finance Offer

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Vehicle pricing shown is for new cars only (base model excluding options). Unless otherwise indicated, vehicle pricing is based on the published estimated drive away price where available. (1) Fuel consumption shown is the combined cycle measurement. See our Terms of Use for further details.