Running Cost

Electricity unit cost (default {defaultPrice} c/kWh) multiplied by the car's WLTP consumption rating.

Change to cents per kWh:

Running Cost

{model}

{dollar}
per 100 km

WLTP Consumption

{model}

{wh}
Wh/km

The EV's dashboard shows energy consumed from the battery.

Running cost uses the WLTP electric energy consumption rating that includes power consumed during charging.

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

{model}

{wh}
Wh/km

Economy

{model}

{km}
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.

Range (WLTP)

Range is from the manufacturer's WLTP range specification.

Highway Range

Highway range is an estimate if most of your travel is open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range is helpful if most of your travel is 80 km/h and under, but not so good for open road estimates.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️

If the EV has V2L capability, the max. output (kW) is listed.

V2L means appliances can be plugged into the EV.

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.

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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  2. BYD
  3. Dolphin

BYD Dolphin

The Dolphin is a small hatchback.

BYD Dolphin Extended

2023→

Range

427kms

Battery

60.5kWh

Price

$55,990
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Compact Car
  • 5
  • 4290 mm
  • 1770 mm
  • 1570 mm
  • 1658 kg
  • 345 L / 1310 L
  • -
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 7 s
  • -
  • 150 kW
  • FWD
  • - kWh / 60.5 kWh
  • -
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • V2L Interior
  • V2L Exterior
  • 329 km
  • $4.77/100 km
  • 7.4 kW
  • 80 kW
  • 7 km/kWh
  • 3.3 kW
  • -
  • Type 2 (adaptor)

Extended range variant.

BYD Dolphin

2023→

Range

340kms

Battery

44.9kWh

Price

$49,990
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Compact Car
  • 5
  • 4290 mm
  • 1770 mm
  • 1570 mm
  • 1506 kg
  • 345 L / 1310 L
  • -
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 12.3 s
  • -
  • 70 kW
  • FWD
  • - kWh / 44.9 kWh
  • -
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • V2L Interior
  • V2L Exterior
  • 262 km
  • $4.56/100 km
  • 7.4 kW
  • 60 kW
  • 7.6 km/kWh
  • 3.3 kW
  • -
  • Type 2 (adaptor)

BYD Dolphin Reviews

Vehicle reviews by NZ reviewers.

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 →

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

There have been 323 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 60KW227
STANDARD RANGE 45KWH96
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