
BYD Dolphin
BYD Dolphin
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Estimated instalment based on a R 539 900 retail price, 10% deposit, 35% balloon, 72-month term at 10.75% APR. Not a dealer or manufacturer offer.
About the BYD Dolphin
The BYD Dolphin is a compact all-electric hatchback sold in South Africa by BYD Auto, positioned as the most affordable electric passenger car in the local BYD range and targeting buyers who want a practical zero-emission hatchback for urban commuting at a competitive entry price. It is powered by a single front-mounted electric motor drawing from a blade battery pack and competes with the Volvo EX30, MG4, and Ora 03 in South Africa's entry-level electric hatchback segment. The Dolphin is distributed through BYD's South African dealer network with an eight-year or 160 000 km battery warranty included as standard.
Who is the Dolphin best for?
- First-time EV buyers looking for the most affordable electric hatchback available from a high-volume manufacturer in South Africa
- Urban commuters who want a compact zero-emission car for daily driving with low running and charging costs
- Buyers comparing the MG4 or Ora 03 who want BYD's blade battery technology at an accessible entry price
- Those making the switch from a petrol hatchback to electric who want a familiar body style with zero tailpipe emissions
Calculate your monthly repayment
Adjust terms, deposit, and balloon to see how it affects your monthly payment.
Estimated instalment based on a R 539 900 retail price, 10% deposit, 35% balloon, 72-month term at 10.75% APR. Not a dealer or manufacturer offer.
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Next steps
No obligation. No commitment.
About the BYD Dolphin
The BYD Dolphin is a compact all-electric hatchback sold in South Africa by BYD Auto, positioned as the most affordable electric passenger car in the local BYD range and targeting buyers who want a practical zero-emission hatchback for urban commuting at a competitive entry price. It is powered by a single front-mounted electric motor drawing from a blade battery pack and competes with the Volvo EX30, MG4, and Ora 03 in South Africa's entry-level electric hatchback segment. The Dolphin is distributed through BYD's South African dealer network with an eight-year or 160 000 km battery warranty included as standard.
Who is the Dolphin best for?
- First-time EV buyers looking for the most affordable electric hatchback available from a high-volume manufacturer in South Africa
- Urban commuters who want a compact zero-emission car for daily driving with low running and charging costs
- Buyers comparing the MG4 or Ora 03 who want BYD's blade battery technology at an accessible entry price
- Those making the switch from a petrol hatchback to electric who want a familiar body style with zero tailpipe emissions
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