Charging Cost

The electricity cost to run the vehicle.

Adjust to cents per kWh (default 25 cents).

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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.

See the complete cost calculator

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

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Economy

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km/kWh

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 also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Temperature (20°+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).

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  3. Dolphin

BYD Dolphin

byd dolphin
OverviewSpecsReviewsSales rank

RANGE

340 - 427kms

PRICE

$47,990+

The Dolphin is a small hatchback.

Specs

BYD Dolphin

2023→
byd dolphin

Price

Price$47,990

Performance

0-100 km/h12.3 s
Top Speed160 km/h
Total Power70 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range340 km
Highway Range260 km
WLTP Consumption152 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 range301 km
Consumption6.7 km / kWh
14.9 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery46 kWh / 44.9 kWh
ChemistryLFP
AC speed (max)7.4 kW
DC speed (max)60 kW
V2LYes
V2L Interior-
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating- / -
Boot Space345 L / 1310 L
Frunk-
ShapeSmall Hatchback
Length4290 mm
Width1770 mm
Height1570 mm
Kerb Weight1506 kg

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BYD Dolphin Extended

2023→
byd dolphin extended

Extended range variant.

Price

Price$53,990

Performance

0-100 km/h7 s
Top Speed160 km/h
Total Power150 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range427 km
Highway Range327 km
WLTP Consumption159 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 range379 km
Consumption6.3 km / kWh
16 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery62 kWh / 60.5 kWh
ChemistryLFP
AC speed (max)7.4 kW
DC speed (max)80 kW
V2LYes
V2L Interior-
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating- / -
Boot Space345 L / 1310 L
Frunk-
ShapeSmall Hatchback
Length4290 mm
Width1770 mm
Height1570 mm
Kerb Weight1658 kg
BYD DolphinBYD Dolphin Extended
Price$47,990$53,990
Range (WLTP)340 km427 km
Highway Range265 km333 km
0-100 km/h12.3 s7 s
Top Speed160 km/h160 km/h
DriveFWDFWD
Power70 kW150 kW
Battery (nominal)46 kWh62 kWh
Battery (usable)44.9 kWh60.5 kWh
WLTP Consumption152 Wh/km159 Wh/km
ChemistryLFPLFP
AC speed7.4 kW7.4 kW
DC speed60 kW80 kW
Vehicle to LoadYesYes
Boot space345 L345 L
Boot (seats down)1310 L1310 L
Frunk--
Seats55
Length4290 mm4290 mm
Width1770 mm1770 mm
Height1570 mm1570 mm
Weight1506 kg1658 kg
Tow (braked)--
Tow (unbraked)--

Local reviews on New Zealand roads

DriveLife
2023 BYD Dolphin Extended

"There are others I know who drove the MG4 first and then the Dolphin and preferred the BYD."

Read review →
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."

See on YouTube →
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."

See on YouTube →
Tarmac Life
Surf’s Up – BYD Dolphin Extended Review

"If you are after a dynamic entertaining EV, you may want to look elsewhere, however the BYD Dolphin still has so much going for it. "

Read review →
Ecotricity
Tough range test for BYD Dolphin – How far will it go?

"A sophisticated, solid, and mature effort from BYD."

See on YouTube →
All Time
16
Last 12 months
8

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 8th best selling new EV.

See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.

How many BYD Dolphin's have been sold in NZ?

There have been 511 BYD Dolphin's 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.

SubmodelUnits
EXTENDED RANGE 60KW292
STANDARD RANGE 45KWH219
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