BYD Dolphin
From $38,990 driveaway · about $7,473/year to run
- Battery
- 44.9 kWh
- Range (real)
- ~275 km
- Efficiency
- 16.1 kWh/100km
- Cost per km
- $1
Vs the Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport, the BYD Dolphin costs about $1,524 more over 5 years — its higher purchase price offsets lower running costs. The gap narrows the more you drive.
Annual running cost
$7,473/yearAt 15,000 km/year in NSW. 5-year total: $37,364.
EVs skip oil changes and have far fewer moving parts, so servicing is typically about $350/year. For typical repair and servicing prices on Australian cars, see AutoRepairCost.
Customise the calculation
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EV Running Cost Calculator
Compare the true 5-year ownership cost of an electric car vs its petrol equivalent in Australia.
Ownership period
Electric
BYD Dolphin
- Energy / Fuel
- $2,669
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $9,000
- Servicing
- $1,750
- Depreciation
- $21,445
5-Year Total
$37,364
$1/km · $7,473/yr
Petrol
Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport
- Energy / Fuel
- $9,994
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $7,500
- Servicing
- $2,750
- Depreciation
- $15,296
5-Year Total
$38,040
$1/km · $7,608/yr
5-Year Cost Breakdown
Energy / Fuel
Registration
Insurance
Servicing
Depreciation
Vs comparable petrol cars
5-year running cost against 3 petrol alternatives, same assumptions.
| Vehicle | 5-yr cost | Per km | Vs Dolphin |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚡ BYD Dolphin | $37,364 | $1 | — |
| ⛽ Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport | $35,840 | $0 | −$1,524 |
| ⛽ Mazda Mazda 3 Pure | $36,032 | $0 | −$1,332 |
| ⛽ Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI | $40,166 | $1 | +$2,802 |
Green = the Dolphin is cheaper. Tap any petrol car for the full head-to-head.
FAQ
- How much does it cost to run the BYD Dolphin per year in Australia?
- Around $7,473 per year, or $1/km, based on 15,000 km/year in NSW. That covers charging, registration, insurance, servicing and depreciation.
- How much does it cost to charge the BYD Dolphin?
- Energy averages about $534 a year at 15,000 km with a mix of home, solar and public charging. Charging at home overnight (or on solar) is by far the cheapest option.
- What is the 5-year running cost of the BYD Dolphin?
- About $37,364 over 5 years at 15,000 km/year in NSW, of which roughly $21,445 is depreciation and $2,669 is charging.
- Is the BYD Dolphin cheaper to run than the Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport?
- On pure running costs the gap is small over 5 years; the BYD Dolphin's lower energy and servicing costs are partly offset by its higher purchase price and depreciation. The calculator above shows the full picture for your situation.