Fast-growing BYD launches Dolphin EV, Australia’s cheapest electric car. Here’s how it compares

Many Australians haven’t heard of BYD, the Chinese brand now selling the country’s cheapest new electric car.globally and has garnered a cult-like following that’s translating to sales success locally.

It’s about the size of a Toyota Corolla but has more space inside because it was designed from the outset as an EV, so doesn’t have a structure contorted to accommodate an engine, gearbox, exhaust system and fuel tank. A Dolphin Premium has more than double the power and a bigger battery that stretches the driving range to 427km. Aussies will be more comfortable with its 7.0 second 0-100km/h acceleration, but the Premium costs another $6,000, a sizeable jump.

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