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2026 BYD Dolphin
$28,000
Range
427 km
Battery
60.4 kWh LFP
Power
201 HP
0-100 km/h
7s
Drivetrain
FWD
DC Fast Charge
88 kW
10-80% Time
30 min
Connector
Unknown
Heat Pump
Yes
Key Highlights
1Modeled Canadian price only; retail launch unannounced
2Dolphin export-market specs from BYD Europe sources
3Would need quota access and a retail launch to sell in Canada
Winter Range Estimate
Winter Range Estimator
See how cold weather affects your EV range
Temperature: -15°C
-40°C-20°C0°C+20°C
BYD Dolphin
286km winterof 427 km rated
-33%-141 km
Heat pump helps maintain range in cold
Rated Range
Estimated Winter Range
Typical January temperatures: Toronto (-7°C), Edmonton (-17°C), Winnipeg (-21°C), Whitehorse (-22°C). Estimates based on battery chemistry and industry data. Actual range varies with driving style, cabin heating, and road conditions.
Cost of Ownership Calculator
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
EV vs gas vehicle operating costs
$1.00$1.65/L$2.50
5.08.5 L/100km15.0
Electricity Rate
$0.10/kWh
Annual EV Fuel
$283
Annual Gas Fuel
$2,805
BYD Dolphin
5-Year Fuel Cost
EV
$1,415
Gas
$14,025
5-Year Maintenance
EV
$2,500
Gas
$6,500
5-Year Total Operating
EV
$3,915
Gas
$20,525
You save over 5 years
$16,610
141 Wh/km consumption
Assumptions
EV maintenance: ~$500/yearICE maintenance: ~$1,300/yearBritish Columbia: $0.10/kWhGas: $1.65/L at 8.5 L/100km
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