BYD Dolphin
BYD Dolphin Comfort
The BYD Dolphin Comfort is an electric hatchback; we don’t yet have enough measured data to establish what distinguishes it from the field.
By eight years on the road it should still hold about 90% of its battery health, roughly 288 km of real-world range, which is a useful yardstick if you’re buying used. What owners say: Owners appreciate the ride’s suitability for UK roads and handling that is surprisingly composed for a small car. Early examples used LingLong tyres that owners criticised in wet and cold conditions, with some reporting premature punctures; many changed to different tyres.
MSRP
£30,195
Used from £17,646 · £18,844 avg
Range
265 mi
Battery
60.4kWh
Charge
110kW
Specifications
Dimensions
Data notes
MethodologyNotable measurements drawn from verified UK catalogue data.
- 265 mile WLTP range, longer than 90% of hatchback EVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 110 kW, faster than 85% of hatchback EVs in our catalogue.
- One of 33 of 233 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
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7.2/10
6 reviews
Euro NCAP Safety
Tested 2023
What Owners Say
PositiveOwners Love
- Owners appreciate the ride’s suitability for UK roads and handling that is surprisingly composed for a small car.
- Rear legroom is generous relative to the car’s size, while the 360-degree camera system simplifies parking.
- The cabin feels well constructed and generously equipped for its price, including V2L and plentiful standard features.
Watch Out For
- Early examples used LingLong tyres that owners criticised in wet and cold conditions, with some reporting premature punctures; many changed to different tyres.
- The compact driver display is difficult to read, seat memory is absent and regenerative braking lacks strength.
- Before updates, pedestrian-warning sounds and alert chimes were loud and intrusive; the musical alerts can be changed to a standard warning sound.
Owner Tips
- Check the fitted tyre brand and allow for replacing LingLongs if the car has them.
- Confirm installation of all software updates, then change alert sounds from ‘Brand’ to ‘Standard’.
- For the LFP battery, BYD’s manual advises regular full charging to maintain calibration of the battery management system.
Videos
Size Overview
Length
4.29m
Width
1.77m
Height
1.57m
Battery Health Estimator
Estimated condition if buying used
LFP chemistry offers excellent longevity and safe charging to 100%
Estimates use battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based projection. Actual health depends on charging habits, climate and usage.
Detailed degradation forecast
After 3 years, the BYD Dolphin Comfort is estimated to retain around 95.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 214 miles in summer and 159 miles in winter. After 5 years, the BYD Dolphin Comfort is estimated to retain around 93.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 210 miles in summer and 155 miles in winter. After 8 years, the BYD Dolphin Comfort is estimated to retain around 90.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 203 miles in summer and 150 miles in winter. The battery is covered by a 8-year warranty or 250,000 km, whichever comes first. This car uses a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. LFP batteries can safely be charged to 100% without accelerating degradation.
Estimates use battery chemistry, age and real-world driving data. Actual results depend on charging habits, climate and patterns of vehicle use.
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Company-car tax (BiK)
2026-27 · 4% band
Via salary sacrifice at an estimated £448/mo gross, a 40% taxpayer on £70,000 pays about £300/mo all-in (net lease + BiK).
Buyer's guide
Used BYD Dolphin buyer's guide
A used BYD Dolphin buyer’s guide: the 60.4 kWh Comfort and Design, the later 44.9 kWh Active and Boost, BYD’s 8-year battery warranty, slow rapid charging, real-world range, what owners report and a printable checklist.
7 min read
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The BYD Dolphin Active ranks among the cheapest EVs to run, about 1.8p a mile on an off-peak tariff, about £1,904 a year less than a petrol equivalent.
What owners say: Owners appreciate the ride’s suitability for UK roads and handling that is surprisingly composed for a small car. Early examples used LingLong tyres that owners criticised in wet and cold conditions, with some reporting premature punctures; many changed to different tyres.
MSRP
£26,195
Range
211 mi
Battery
44.9kWh
Charge
65kW
Specifications
Dimensions
Data notes
MethodologyNotable measurements drawn from verified UK catalogue data.
- One of 33 of 233 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- At 4,290 mm, longer than 80% of hatchback EVs we track.
- 9.4 m turning circle, tighter than 90% of hatchback EVs in our database.
EVcarsguide Scores
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Tested 2023
What Owners Say
PositiveOwners Love
- Owners appreciate the ride’s suitability for UK roads and handling that is surprisingly composed for a small car.
- Rear legroom is generous relative to the car’s size, while the 360-degree camera system simplifies parking.
- The cabin feels well constructed and generously equipped for its price, including V2L and plentiful standard features.
Watch Out For
- Early examples used LingLong tyres that owners criticised in wet and cold conditions, with some reporting premature punctures; many changed to different tyres.
- The compact driver display is difficult to read, seat memory is absent and regenerative braking lacks strength.
- Before updates, pedestrian-warning sounds and alert chimes were loud and intrusive; the musical alerts can be changed to a standard warning sound.
Owner Tips
- Check the fitted tyre brand and allow for replacing LingLongs if the car has them.
- Confirm installation of all software updates, then change alert sounds from ‘Brand’ to ‘Standard’.
- For the LFP battery, BYD’s manual advises regular full charging to maintain calibration of the battery management system.
Videos
Size Overview
Length
4.29m
Width
1.77m
Height
1.57m
Battery Health Estimator
Estimated condition if buying used
LFP chemistry offers excellent longevity and safe charging to 100%
Estimates use battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based projection. Actual health depends on charging habits, climate and usage.
Detailed degradation forecast
After 3 years, the BYD Dolphin Active is estimated to retain around 95.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 171 miles in summer and 127 miles in winter. After 5 years, the BYD Dolphin Active is estimated to retain around 93.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 168 miles in summer and 124 miles in winter. After 8 years, the BYD Dolphin Active is estimated to retain around 90.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 162 miles in summer and 120 miles in winter. The battery is covered by a 8-year warranty or 250,000 km, whichever comes first. This car uses a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. LFP batteries can safely be charged to 100% without accelerating degradation.
Estimates use battery chemistry, age and real-world driving data. Actual results depend on charging habits, climate and patterns of vehicle use.
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Company-car tax (BiK)
2026-27 · 4% band
Via salary sacrifice at an estimated £398/mo gross, a 40% taxpayer on £70,000 pays about £266/mo all-in (net lease + BiK).
Buyer's guide
Used BYD Dolphin buyer's guide
A used BYD Dolphin buyer’s guide: the 60.4 kWh Comfort and Design, the later 44.9 kWh Active and Boost, BYD’s 8-year battery warranty, slow rapid charging, real-world range, what owners report and a printable checklist.
7 min read
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The BYD Dolphin Boost is an affordable electric hatchback; we don’t yet have enough measured data to establish what distinguishes it from the field.
What owners say: Owners appreciate the ride’s suitability for UK roads and handling that is surprisingly composed for a small car. Early examples used LingLong tyres that owners criticised in wet and cold conditions, with some reporting premature punctures; many changed to different tyres.
MSRP
£27,165
Range
193 mi
Battery
44.9kWh
Charge
65kW
Specifications
Dimensions
Data notes
MethodologyNotable measurements drawn from verified UK catalogue data.
- One of 33 of 233 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- At 4,290 mm, longer than 80% of hatchback EVs we track.
- 9.4 m turning circle, tighter than 90% of hatchback EVs in our database.
EVcarsguide Scores
Ranked against similar EVs
Scores calculated from verified specs. How it works
See rankingsEuro NCAP Safety
Tested 2023
What Owners Say
PositiveOwners Love
- Owners appreciate the ride’s suitability for UK roads and handling that is surprisingly composed for a small car.
- Rear legroom is generous relative to the car’s size, while the 360-degree camera system simplifies parking.
- The cabin feels well constructed and generously equipped for its price, including V2L and plentiful standard features.
Watch Out For
- Early examples used LingLong tyres that owners criticised in wet and cold conditions, with some reporting premature punctures; many changed to different tyres.
- The compact driver display is difficult to read, seat memory is absent and regenerative braking lacks strength.
- Before updates, pedestrian-warning sounds and alert chimes were loud and intrusive; the musical alerts can be changed to a standard warning sound.
Owner Tips
- Check the fitted tyre brand and allow for replacing LingLongs if the car has them.
- Confirm installation of all software updates, then change alert sounds from ‘Brand’ to ‘Standard’.
- For the LFP battery, BYD’s manual advises regular full charging to maintain calibration of the battery management system.
Videos
Size Overview
Length
4.29m
Width
1.77m
Height
1.57m
Battery Health Estimator
Estimated condition if buying used
LFP chemistry offers excellent longevity and safe charging to 100%
Estimates use battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based projection. Actual health depends on charging habits, climate and usage.
Detailed degradation forecast
After 3 years, the BYD Dolphin Boost is estimated to retain around 95.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 157 miles in summer and 116 miles in winter. After 5 years, the BYD Dolphin Boost is estimated to retain around 93.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 153 miles in summer and 114 miles in winter. After 8 years, the BYD Dolphin Boost is estimated to retain around 90.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 149 miles in summer and 110 miles in winter. The battery is covered by a 8-year warranty or 250,000 km, whichever comes first. This car uses a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. LFP batteries can safely be charged to 100% without accelerating degradation.
Estimates use battery chemistry, age and real-world driving data. Actual results depend on charging habits, climate and patterns of vehicle use.
Find This Car
Company-car tax (BiK)
2026-27 · 4% band
Via salary sacrifice at an estimated £410/mo gross, a 40% taxpayer on £70,000 pays about £274/mo all-in (net lease + BiK).
Buyer's guide
Used BYD Dolphin buyer's guide
A used BYD Dolphin buyer’s guide: the 60.4 kWh Comfort and Design, the later 44.9 kWh Active and Boost, BYD’s 8-year battery warranty, slow rapid charging, real-world range, what owners report and a printable checklist.
7 min read
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The BYD Dolphin Design is an electric hatchback; we don’t yet have enough measured data to establish what distinguishes it from the field.
By eight years on the road it should still hold about 90% of its battery health, roughly 288 km of real-world range, which is a useful yardstick if you’re buying used. What owners say: Owners appreciate the ride’s suitability for UK roads and handling that is surprisingly composed for a small car. Early examples used LingLong tyres that owners criticised in wet and cold conditions, with some reporting premature punctures; many changed to different tyres.
MSRP
£31,695
Used from £18,898 · £20,543 avg
Range
265 mi
Battery
60.4kWh
Charge
110kW
Specifications
Dimensions
Data notes
MethodologyNotable measurements drawn from verified UK catalogue data.
- 265 mile WLTP range, longer than 90% of hatchback EVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 110 kW, faster than 85% of hatchback EVs in our catalogue.
- One of 33 of 233 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
EVcarsguide Scores
Ranked against similar EVs
Scores calculated from verified specs. How it works
See rankingsEuro NCAP Safety
Tested 2023
What Owners Say
PositiveOwners Love
- Owners appreciate the ride’s suitability for UK roads and handling that is surprisingly composed for a small car.
- Rear legroom is generous relative to the car’s size, while the 360-degree camera system simplifies parking.
- The cabin feels well constructed and generously equipped for its price, including V2L and plentiful standard features.
Watch Out For
- Early examples used LingLong tyres that owners criticised in wet and cold conditions, with some reporting premature punctures; many changed to different tyres.
- The compact driver display is difficult to read, seat memory is absent and regenerative braking lacks strength.
- Before updates, pedestrian-warning sounds and alert chimes were loud and intrusive; the musical alerts can be changed to a standard warning sound.
Owner Tips
- Check the fitted tyre brand and allow for replacing LingLongs if the car has them.
- Confirm installation of all software updates, then change alert sounds from ‘Brand’ to ‘Standard’.
- For the LFP battery, BYD’s manual advises regular full charging to maintain calibration of the battery management system.
Videos
Size Overview
Length
4.29m
Width
1.77m
Height
1.57m
Battery Health Estimator
Estimated condition if buying used
LFP chemistry offers excellent longevity and safe charging to 100%
Estimates use battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based projection. Actual health depends on charging habits, climate and usage.
Detailed degradation forecast
After 3 years, the BYD Dolphin Design is estimated to retain around 95.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 214 miles in summer and 159 miles in winter. After 5 years, the BYD Dolphin Design is estimated to retain around 93.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 210 miles in summer and 155 miles in winter. After 8 years, the BYD Dolphin Design is estimated to retain around 90.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 203 miles in summer and 150 miles in winter. The battery is covered by a 8-year warranty or 250,000 km, whichever comes first. This car uses a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. LFP batteries can safely be charged to 100% without accelerating degradation.
Estimates use battery chemistry, age and real-world driving data. Actual results depend on charging habits, climate and patterns of vehicle use.
Find This Car
Company-car tax (BiK)
2026-27 · 4% band
Via salary sacrifice at an estimated £467/mo gross, a 40% taxpayer on £70,000 pays about £313/mo all-in (net lease + BiK).
Buyer's guide
Used BYD Dolphin buyer's guide
A used BYD Dolphin buyer’s guide: the 60.4 kWh Comfort and Design, the later 44.9 kWh Active and Boost, BYD’s 8-year battery warranty, slow rapid charging, real-world range, what owners report and a printable checklist.
7 min read
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