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BYDHatchbackBYD Dolphin — photo by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Photo: Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons

BYD · 2023 · Hatchback

Dolphin Essential

$29,990

Sharp-priced hatchback with 340 km of range.

340 km

Range

40 min

DC 10→80%

12.3 s

0-100 km/h

44.9 kWh

Battery

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Full specification

SpecificationDolphinBYD · Essential · 2023
Pricing
Base price (MSRP)$29,990
Battery & range
Range (official cycle)340 km
Usable battery44.9 kWh
Consumption132 Wh/km
Charging
Peak DC charge power60 kW
DC 10→80%40 min
Onboard AC charger7.4 kW
Performance
Power94 hp
0-100 km/h12.3 s
Top speed180 km/h
DrivetrainFWD
Practicality
Body typeHatchback
Seats5
Cargo volume345 L
Curb weight1,506 kg

Data sources

  • Specs: aggregated market snapshot (zecar.com, frozen 2026-10-19) — comparison-grade, not independently verified.
  • Price: aggregated market snapshot (zecar.com, frozen 2026-10-19); RRP before on-road costs.