2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
MSRP:$32,000 – $36,000
The BYD Dolphin Boost combines the compact hatchback format with a more energetic electric setup, using a 150-kW motor and a 60.4-kWh battery to give this version considerably more performance than an entry-level city EV. Its 201 hp and 229 lb-ft are sent to the front wheels through a direct-drive system, producing a 6.8-second 0–60 mph time and a 99-mph top speed. A claimed 236-mile range also gives it enough battery capacity for longer daily journeys.
What makes the Boost particularly useful is how it balances that performance with everyday hatchback practicality. The 2023–2026 model seats five and offers 12.2–46.3 cubic feet of luggage capacity, while MacPherson-strut front suspension and a multi-link rear setup provide a more sophisticated chassis arrangement. At 3,655 pounds, it carries a substantial battery without losing the compact footprint that makes the Dolphin easy to use in urban environments. The result is an EV that combines brisk acceleration with practical family-car usability.
Compact HatchbackElectricGT
$30,000 – $35,000
169
hp
5
seats
132.9
mpg
Compact HatchbackGasoline120
$34,000 – $40,000
168
hp
5
seats
44.4
mpg
Compact HatchbackElectric150
$35,000 – $39,000
148
hp
5
seats
139.6
mpg
Compact HatchbackElectricGT
$42,000 – $46,000
178
hp
5
seats
152.8
mpg
Small HatchbackGasolineVeloce
$27,000 – $30,000
168
hp
4
seats
43.5
mpg
Compact HatchbackGasoline200h
$33,000 – $36,000
134
hp
5
seats
65.4
mpg
Compact HatchbackGasolineTHP 210
$40,000 – $43,000
207
hp
5
seats
39.9
mpg
Compact HatchbackGasoline1.8 Hybrid
$27,000 – $30,000
134
hp
5
seats
67.2
mpg