BYD · Dolphin
BYD Dolphin: 427 km of WLTP range, a 60.4 kWh battery, peak DC charging at 88 kW. On sale in 25 European markets.
BYD: World's top-selling NEV maker; own batteries, chips, and a growing European factory. HQ: Shenzhen, China.
Official BYD imagery via source 1 · photographs © BYD. Image policy .
Specifications
- Range (WLTP)
- 427 km
- Battery
- 60.4 kWh
- Est. consumption
- ≈14.1 kWh/100 km derived: battery ÷ range
- Max DC charging
- 88 kW
- Cell chemistry
- LFP · Blade Battery spec table row 'Battery type' on BYD UK Dolphin page.
- Powertrain
- BEV battery electric
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Dimensions (L×W×H)
- 4290 × 1770 × 1570 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1568 kg
- Range (EPA)
- —
Safety & driver assistance
Standard equipment
- AEB — autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian/cyclist detection
- Lane keeping assist
- Driver drowsiness monitoring
- ISOFIX child seat anchors
- Emergency call (eCall)
- Intelligent Speed Assistance
- Driver distraction detection
- Cyclist dooring prevention
- Multi-collision braking
- Child presence detection
Euro NCAP 5 stars, assessed Oct 2023 on the 2023–2025 protocol (Adult 89%, Child 87%, VRU 85%, Safety Assist 79%); this is the current/campaign BYD DOLPHIN result on euroncap.com — no separate 2025 star re-test page exists for the Dolphin (the 2025 five-star BYD is the separately-modelled Dolphin Surf). NCAP safety-equipment table (all fitted standard): AEB car-to-car, AEB VRU, AEB pedestrian in reverse, cyclist dooring prevention, lane assist, speed assistance, fatigue + distraction detection, ISOFIX/i-Size, child presence detection, advanced eCall, multi-collision braking; active bonnet not available. Airbag count not stated on any verified official page (UK BYD Dolphin page carries no spec text).
Sources: www.euroncap.com · www.byd.com
Trims & options
- Active (44.9 kWh)
- Boost (44.9 kWh)
- Comfort (60.4 kWh, 150 kW)
- Design (60.4 kWh, premium)
Europe
On saleSold in 25 markets — show all
- DE Germany
- FR France
- ES Spain
- IT Italy
- NL Netherlands
- BE Belgium
- UK United Kingdom
- NO Norway
- SE Sweden
- DK Denmark
- FI Finland
- AT Austria
- BG Bulgaria
- HR Croatia
- CZ Czechia
- GR Greece
- HU Hungary
- IS Iceland
- IE Ireland
- LU Luxembourg
- PL Poland
- PT Portugal
- RO Romania
- SI Slovenia
- CH Switzerland
One of BYD's first European models; sold across most EU/UK markets, Belgium from EUR 28,990, prices vary +/-EUR 3k by market. | Market list = BYD Europe retail footprint (20+ countries, ~1,000 dealers 2025 -> 2,000 target 2026); individual model availability varies per country. | UK 08-28: £30,230-31,730 official. NA corrected: not in official MX/CA lineups (Canada media-only late 2026).
The sticker price isn't the whole story.
Purchase grants, tax breaks & road-tax perks — 25 markets pre-selected from this page. Every entry verified against its official source.
Can it charge at its peak?
Official peak DC rate is 88 kW. Public networks advertising at least that in your markets — slower stations still work, just below maximum speed.
Recent changes
Full changelog- N. America availability on_sale → not_available
- Price official price moved 26195-31695 GBP → 30230-31730 GBP
Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the BYD Dolphin?
Up to 427 km on the WLTP cycle, per the manufacturer's official figures.
How fast can the BYD Dolphin charge?
Peak DC charging is 88 kW, with up to 11 kW AC onboard. Real-world speed depends on the station and battery temperature.
Where is the BYD Dolphin available?
On sale in 25 European markets, including Germany, France, Spain and others. The full country list is on this page.
What safety rating does the BYD Dolphin have?
5 of 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2023 test).
What battery chemistry does the BYD Dolphin use?
LFP · Blade Battery (marketed as Blade Battery), as stated by the manufacturer.