BYD Dolphin 2021– car dimensions: 4290 mm long, 1770 mm wide and 1570 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,658 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 345 litres.
The cabin centres on a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, paired with a 5-inch digital instrument cluster. Automatic climate control is standard, along with heated front seats on most grades. Driver aids include adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot detection, lane-keep assist with emergency lane keeping, front and rear parking sensors, and a reversing camera or 360-degree view system. These features make daily driving straightforward with strong safety support and easy phone integration.
Boot space measures 345 litres with seats up, expanding to 1310 litres when the 60/40 split rear seats fold flat. A dual-level floor provides under-floor storage for charging cables, suiting weekly shopping or weekend bags for a small family.
Towing is not rated, with braked and unbraked capacities listed as 0 kg across markets. A towball is available only for bike carriers up to 54 kg download. Payload sits around 410 kg including the driver based on gross vehicle mass figures. The car suits light urban and family use rather than heavy work or trailer duties.
The cabin feels roomy for a compact hatch thanks to the long wheelbase and flat rear floor. Soft vegan leather seats offer good contouring and lateral support with heating on most grades and ventilation plus multi-way power adjustment on higher ones. A large rotating touchscreen, heat-pump climate control and quiet EV running make daily trips relaxed, while the optional panoramic glass roof floods the space with light.
Pure electric with Blade LFP battery. no petrol or diesel.
Service intervals commonly 12 months/20 000 km or 2 years/30 000 km by market.
5-star Euro NCAP (2023) with strong adult and child scores.
Standard kit includes multiple airbags, AEB, ACC, lane keep, blind-spot detection, TPMS and ISOFIX.
As a full EV the car runs solely on electricity. Official WLTP figures put combined energy use near 15.9 kWh/100 km on the larger battery pack, with claimed ranges from roughly 340 km on the smaller pack to 427 km on the bigger one. Real-world figures vary with temperature, speed and climate use. a heat pump is fitted on many versions to help efficiency.
Servicing is light compared with combustion cars. Intervals are typically every 12 months or 20 000 km (some markets list 2 years or 30 000 km). Checks cover brakes, fluids, battery health, filters and software. no oil changes are needed. Battery and drivetrain warranties commonly run 8 years.
Safety equipment is comprehensive across the range: front, side and curtain airbags (often seven including a centre airbag), AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection, adaptive cruise, lane-keep and emergency lane-keep, blind-spot and cross-traffic alerts, 360-degree camera on higher grades, TPMS and ISOFIX. The Blade battery adds structural and thermal protection. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2023.
Day-to-day ownership is simple: keyless entry, V2L power outlet on most cars, OTA updates and a phone app for remote climate and locking. Keep the battery between recommended charge levels and follow the local service schedule to maintain the long warranty cover.
Length 4290 mm, Width 1770 mm, Height 1570 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (Dolphin 2021 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, BYD Australia 2025 brochure, Wikipedia and auto-data.