BYD Dolphin

BYD Dolphin
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The BYD Dolphin is a five-seat hatchback that entered production in 2021, measuring 4,160 mm in length. It has a kerb weight of 1,514 kg and is powered by a 1,498 cm³ engine with a top speed of 180 km/h.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerBYD
ProductionFrom 2021
Body typeHatchback
FuelElectric
Engine power105 kW (140 hp)
Kerb weight1,536 kg
Top speed180 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length4,160 mm
Width1,830 mm
Height1,573 mm
Seats5
Doors5

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 30 European countries that registered the BYD Dolphin in 2025 (34,561 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of BYD Dolphin registered for the first time in Norway per year.

BYD Dolphin first registrations in Norway per year
2024612
2025613

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of BYD Dolphin cars registered for the first time across 30 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
United Kingdom8,768
Spain5,821
Italy5,283
Germany3,699
France2,157
Poland2,002
Portugal1,118
Greece1,002
Austria759
Denmark633
Norway613
Malta574
Netherlands492
Hungary388
Belgium377

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Other BYD models

Similar Hatchback models

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the BYD Dolphin in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all BYD recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the BYD Dolphin?
The BYD Dolphin has a rated top speed of 180 km/h.
How much power does the BYD Dolphin have?
The BYD Dolphin produces 105 kW (140 hp).
What are the dimensions of the BYD Dolphin?
The BYD Dolphin is 4,160 mm long, 1,830 mm wide and 1,573 mm tall.
How much does the BYD Dolphin weigh?
The BYD Dolphin has a kerb weight of about 1,536 kg.
How many seats does the BYD Dolphin have?
The BYD Dolphin has 5 seats.