Versions and consumption
| Version | Usable battery | Consumption | Estimated range | Max charging (AC / DC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.9 kWh Active · 2023 | 44.9 kWh | 17.1 kWh/100 km | ≈ 249 km | 11.0 / 60 kW | Calculate |
| 44.9 kWh Boost · 2023 | 44.9 kWh | 17.1 kWh/100 km | ≈ 249 km | 11.0 / 60 kW | Calculate |
| Active · 2023 | 44.9 kWh | 17.6 kWh/100 km | ≈ 242 km | 7.4 / 60 kW | Calculate |
| Boost · 2023 | 44.9 kWh | 17.6 kWh/100 km | ≈ 242 km | 7.4 / 60 kW | Calculate |
| 60.4 kWh · 2023 | 60.5 kWh | 17.6 kWh/100 km | ≈ 327 km | 11.0 / 88 kW | Calculate |
Reference version: Active · 2023.
What it costs, version by version
| Version | 100 km at home, off-peak | 100 km at home, standard rate | 100 km at a rapid charger | 10 → 80 % at home, off-peak | 10 → 80 % at a rapid charger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.9 kWh Active · 2023 | €3.04 | €3.83 | €8.80 | €5.59 | €16.17 |
| 44.9 kWh Boost · 2023 | €3.04 | €3.83 | €8.80 | €5.59 | €16.17 |
| Active · 2023 | €3.13 | €3.94 | €9.06 | €5.59 | €16.17 |
| Boost · 2023 | €3.13 | €3.94 | €9.06 | €5.59 | €16.17 |
| 60.4 kWh · 2023 | €3.13 | €3.94 | €9.06 | €7.54 | €21.79 |
Winter and summer: the effect on cost
For the reference version (Active · 2023), in an oceanic climate (western France) and mixed driving: 20.1 kWh/100 km in January, i.e. €3.58 per 100 km off-peak, against 17.8 kWh/100 km in July, i.e. €3.17. Charging therefore costs about 13 % more in January than in July.
Compared with other models
At 17.6 kWh/100 km (reference version), the BYD Dolphin ranks 83 out of 230 models in the Watt Budget database, from most to least frugal. The median is 18.4 kWh/100 km.
Assumptions
- Consumption: average used in the Watt Budget database for each version (sources: Open EV Data and spec sheets). It may differ from your use.
- Home prices: EDF Tarif Bleu on 1 August 2026, 6 kVA, incl. VAT: off-peak €0.1589 per kWh, standard rate €0.2001 per kWh.
- Rapid charger: €0.49 per kWh, indicative price (it varies by network and subscription).
- Charging losses: 12 % at home (Watt Budget’s automatic estimate for a 6.9 kW charger in mild weather), 5 % at a rapid charger. You pay for more kWh than end up in the battery.
- 10 → 80 % charge: 70 % of the usable battery. Estimated range: 95 % of the usable battery at average consumption.
- Winter and summer: model of the Seasons tab (average monthly temperature, consumption curve), mixed driving, no heat pump.
These are orders of magnitude. Your rates, your car and your trips change the result: the free calculator gives you the price of your own charge.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a full charge of the BYD Dolphin cost at home?
For the reference version (Active · 2023), charging from 10 to 80 % (31.4 kWh stored) costs about €3.04 – €3.13 off-peak and €7.04 at the standard rate. A full 0 to 100 % charge costs about €7.99 off-peak.
How much does rapid charging cost?
At €0.49 per kWh, a 10 → 80 % charge costs about €8.80 – €9.06 for the reference version (Active · 2023), i.e. €9.06 per 100 km. The real price depends on the network and your subscription.
Does charging cost more in winter?
Yes, consumption rises in cold weather: about 13 % more in January than in July for this version, in an oceanic climate and mixed driving.
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