BYD Dolphin charging cost
What it costs to charge a BYD Dolphin (60.4 kWh) at home and on the road. Choose your country below.

BYD Dolphin charging cost
BYD Dolphin specs
| Trim | 60.4 kWh |
|---|---|
| Usable battery | 60.4 kWh |
| WLTP range | 427 km |
| Efficiency | 14.1 kWh/100 km |
| Max AC charging | 11 kW |
| Max DC charging | 88 kW |
| DC 10–80% | about 40 min |
| Body | Hatchback |
Cost to charge by country
| Country | Electricity | Full charge | EV per 100 km | Petrol per 100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 26.3p/kWh | £17.49 | £4.08 | £11.36 |
| Germany | €0.387/kWh | €25.71 | €6.00 | €15.26 |
| France | €0.256/kWh | €17.02 | €3.97 | €14.42 |
| Canada | C$0.171/kWh | C$11.36 | C$2.65 | C$9.75 |
| Australia | A$0.362/kWh | A$24.05 | A$5.61 | A$10.01 |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 0.296/kWh | AED 19.67 | AED 4.59 | AED 15.14 |
| India | ₹6.94/kWh | ₹461 | ₹107.6 | ₹656.0 |
| Saudi Arabia | SAR 0.195/kWh | SAR 12.96 | SAR 3.02 | SAR 15.14 |
| Netherlands | €0.256/kWh | €17.00 | €3.97 | €15.92 |
| Spain | €0.267/kWh | €17.73 | €4.14 | €12.53 |
| Italy | €0.297/kWh | €19.71 | €4.60 | €13.92 |
| Japan | ¥35.4/kWh | ¥2,352 | ¥549 | ¥1,006 |
| Norway | €0.192/kWh | €12.77 | €2.98 | €13.65 |
| Sweden | €0.271/kWh | €18.01 | €4.20 | €10.26 |
| China | CN¥0.524/kWh | CN¥34.81 | CN¥8.13 | CN¥53.37 |
| South Africa | R3.17/kWh | R211 | R49.2 | R128.0 |
| Mexico | MX$1.84/kWh | MX$122 | MX$28.5 | MX$166.3 |
| Turkey | ₺2.90/kWh | ₺193 | ₺45.0 | ₺345.7 |
Home charging with 10% losses; petrol car at 6.5 L/100 km.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a BYD Dolphin?
About €19.24 for a full charge at home at the EU average price of €0.290/kWh, including about 10% charging losses. That’s €4.49 per 100 km.
How far does a BYD Dolphin go on a charge?
Its WLTP rating is 427 km from a 60.4 kWh usable battery. Expect less in cold weather and at motorway speed; try the winter range calculator.
Is a BYD Dolphin cheaper to run than a petrol car?
At average prices it costs €4.49 per 100 km to charge at home vs €12.73 for a 6.5 L/100 km petrol car.
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Sources: Eurostat household electricity prices incl. taxes, 2nd half 2025 (nrg_pc_204); European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, Euro-super 95, Sep 21 2026; Ofgem price cap Oct–Dec 2026 (26.32p/kWh) and UK average petrol 174.7p/L, Sep 30 2026; GlobalPetrolPrices.com household electricity (Q4 2025) and latest petrol prices (Dec 2025 – Jul 2026), countries outside the EU & UK.