BYD · HatchBYD Dolphin
The cheapest new EV in Australia.
45 kWh
340 km WLTP
7 kW
up to 60 kW
Overview
Charging the Dolphin at home
Small battery, small charge need. A 7 kW Zappi in Eco+ mode can charge the Dolphin almost entirely on excess solar during a Perth summer.
Best for: First EV buyers, second cars, or anyone with a garage and a rooftop solar system.
What makes it different
Why the Dolphin stands out
- Cheapest new EV in Australia at time of launch
- 45 kWh Blade battery, small enough to solar-charge daily in Perth
- 7 kW AC onboard — a single-phase Zappi is the perfect match
- Compact enough for tight Perth garages and inner-city parking
In a Perth summer, a 6.6 kW solar system can charge this car for free
The Dolphin's small battery pairs beautifully with the Zappi's Eco+ mode — divert only excess solar to the car and the daily commute becomes a genuine zero-cost drive from November through April.
Empty to full: about 6 hours 30 min
Same as 7 kW — the car will not accept more
50 km added in about 1 hour 20 min
Our pick for the Dolphin
myenergi Zappi 7 kW
We match the charger to what your car can actually accept. Buying a 22 kW unit for a Dolphin that only takes 7 kW AC is money spent on kilowatts you'll never use. This recommendation gets you charged overnight without overspending.
- Matches the Dolphin's 7 kW onboard AC rate
- Type 2 / CCS2 socket, native to the BYD
- Backed by our 10-year installation warranty
