Family + dog
Roomy passengers, moderate dog space
The flat rear floor suits a young family, while the 345-litre boot is best for a small-to-medium dog; a large crate leaves little space for holiday luggage.
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Small & city · Urban family value
BYD DOLPHIN
Comfort 60.4 kWh
A spacious, well-equipped urban EV with useful range and low running costs; modest rapid charging is the main limitation beyond Portugal's cities.
Current new stock ≈€33–36k≈€26,829–29,268 + VAT
WLTP range427 km
DC charging88 kW
Boot345 L · 1,310 L folded
Dimensions4,290 × 1,770 × 1,570 mm
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What it is like to live with
The DOLPHIN makes its strongest case as a roomy daily hatchback rather than a miniature road-trip car. Its flat rear floor, compact width and 427 km official range suit Portuguese commuting and family errands. Independent tests praise comfort, equipment and value, while noting that the charging peak, mixed cabin materials and busy assistance systems prevent it from feeling fully mature.
What works
Compact footprint with generous rear-seat space
427 km WLTP and standard heat pump
Strong equipment, V2L and six-year vehicle warranty
What irritates
88 kW DC charging is slow for repeated motorway stops
345 L boot is only moderate for a family hatchback
Ride and driver-assistance calibration divide reviewers
Trips + camping
Good for local weekends, slower across Europe
A standard heat pump, V2L and 427 km WLTP range support Portuguese escapes. The 88 kW DC peak makes repeated motorway charging the principal compromise.
City + daily life · 4.7/5
One of the catalogue's strongest city fits
At 4.29 metres long and 1.77 metres wide, with a 360-degree camera on relevant trims, the DOLPHIN is easy to place while retaining useful five-seat space.
Cargo · 3.5/5
Flexible hatchback, not a cargo leader
The rear seats expand capacity from 345 to 1,310 litres for occasional equipment, but the normal five-seat boot trails larger family hatchbacks.
Taxi + high mileage · 3.9/5
Economical urban shifts, limited airport duty
Low energy costs and rear space suit city work; modest rapid charging and luggage capacity reduce productivity for continuous airport or Lisbon–Porto service.
Details worth knowing
Three useful fun facts
- 01
The European DOLPHIN is 4.29 metres long—around 20 cm longer than the original Chinese-market body to meet export-market crash requirements.
- 02
Its flat rear floor and 2.70-metre wheelbase create unusually generous passenger space for the exterior size.
- 03
Vehicle-to-load can supply compatible outdoor equipment from the traction battery.
Specification
The useful numbers
- Battery
- 60.4 kWh Blade Battery (LFP)
- Drive
- FWD · 150 kW (204 hp) · 310 Nm
- Charging
- 30–80% in 29 min · 11 kW AC
- Dimensions L × W × H
- 4,290 × 1,770 × 1,570 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Seats
- 5
- Cabin materials
- Vegan-leather sports seats, soft wave-shaped dashboard elements and harder lower plastics; playful and well equipped rather than premium.
- Price context
- Indicative Portuguese new-stock market in August 2026; request a current BYD dealer quotation because registration status, campaigns and delivery charges vary.
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