Charging Cost
The electricity cost to run the vehicle.
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Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.
It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.
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Safety
Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)
Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).
This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
WLTP Consumption
How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses
WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Highway Range
An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).
WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Real Range Estimate
How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.
Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.
Consumption ⚡️
How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?
Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).
Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️
V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.
Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.
Tow Capacity
Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)
Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).
Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).
See all EVs ranked by tow capacity .
Boot Space 🧳
Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)
The volume of space available.
Frunk
Volume (Litres)
The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.
Battery Capacity 🔋
Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh
Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.
Complete guide to EV batteries .
Battery Chemistry 🔋
Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.
LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.
NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.
Which EVs have LFP? .
AC Charge
The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.
An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.
This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.
Fast Charge ⚡
The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.
Speed is limited by the capacity of the charger.
In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).
All EVs BYD Dolphin
BYD Dolphin
RANGE 340 - 427 kms
PRICE $43,990+
The Dolphin is a small hatchback.
Variants BYD Dolphin
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 12.3 s Top Speed 160 km/h
Total Power 70 kW Drive Front Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 340 km Highway Range 260 km
WLTP Consumption 152 Wh/km Charging Cost $3.80/100 km
BYD Dolphin: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 301 km Consumption 6.7 km / kWh 14.9 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 46 kWh / 44.9 kWh Chemistry LFP
AC speed (max) 7.4 kW DC speed (max) 60 kW V2L Yes V2L Interior - V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
Safety
Based on 2023 ANCAP rating for 23+ models
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating - / - Boot Space 345 L / 1310 L Frunk -
Shape Small Hatchback Length 4290 mm Width 1770 mm Height 1570 mm Kerb Weight 1506 kg
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BYD Dolphin Extended
BYD Dolphin Extended
2023→
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 7 s Top Speed 160 km/h
Total Power 150 kW Drive Front Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 427 km Highway Range 327 km
WLTP Consumption 159 Wh/km Charging Cost $3.98/100 km
BYD Dolphin Extended: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 379 km Consumption 6.3 km / kWh 16 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 62 kWh / 60.5 kWh Chemistry LFP
AC speed (max) 7.4 kW DC speed (max) 80 kW V2L Yes V2L Interior - V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
Safety
Based on 2023 ANCAP rating for 23+ models
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating - / - Boot Space 345 L / 1310 L Frunk -
Shape Small Hatchback Length 4290 mm Width 1770 mm Height 1570 mm Kerb Weight 1658 kg
BYD Dolphin BYD Dolphin Extended Price $43,990 $48,990 WLTP Range 340 km 427 km Highway Range 265 km 333 km Price per km of range $129 $114 0-100 km/h 12.3 s 7 s Top Speed 160 km/h 160 km/h Drive FWD FWD Power 70 kW 150 kW Battery (nominal) 46 kWh 62 kWh Battery (usable) 44.9 kWh 60.5 kWh WLTP Consumption 152 Wh/km 159 Wh/km Chemistry LFP LFP AC speed 7.4 kW 7.4 kW DC speed 60 kW 80 kW Vehicle to Load Yes Yes Boot space 345 L 345 L Boot (seats down) 1310 L 1310 L Frunk - - Seats 5 5 Length 4290 mm 4290 mm Width 1770 mm 1770 mm Height 1570 mm 1570 mm Weight 1506 kg 1658 kg Tow (braked) - - Tow (unbraked) - -
Reviews Local reviews on New Zealand roads
Ecotricity BYD Dolphin extended range: review & road trip!
"It's fun to drive, and it costs nothing to run. I think it's pretty friendly too."
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EVs and Beyond BYD Dolphin Standard Range – First drive of a production model!
"I've just had a look at the screen, and for the last 50 kilometres this thing has averaged 11.6 kilowatt hours per 100 kilometres. That is amazing."
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Ecotricity Tough range test for BYD Dolphin – How far will it go?
"A sophisticated, solid, and mature effort from BYD."
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Sales Charts and Ranking The BYD Dolphin is the 16th best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand.
Over the past 12 months, the BYD Dolphin was the 7th best selling new EV.
See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.
How many BYD Dolphins have been sold in NZ? There have been 612 BYD Dolphins registered in NZ to date. These were all registered as new.
How many sold per month and year BYD Dolphin registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).
How many of each submodel is there? How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.
Submodel Units EXTENDED RANGE 60KW 299 STANDARD RANGE 45KWH 243 EXTENDED RANGE 60KWH 25 ESSENTIAL STANDARD R 24 STANDARD RANGE 45KW 21
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