2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
MSRP:$39,000 – $43,000
The BYD Dolphin Comfort / Design sits at the more capable end of the Dolphin range, pairing a 150-kW electric motor with a 60.4-kWh battery for a useful blend of performance and everyday range. Its 201 hp and 229 lb-ft are enough to deliver a 6.8-second 0–60 mph time, while the 236-mile claimed range keeps the car practical beyond short urban trips. Front-wheel drive and direct drive give the hatchback a straightforward electric powertrain, with no conventional gearbox interrupting its response.
Practicality is another reason this version stands apart. The 2023–2026 Dolphin Comfort / Design remains a compact five-door hatchback but provides seating for five and 12.2–46.3 cubic feet of luggage capacity. Its MacPherson-strut front and multi-link rear suspension give the small EV a more sophisticated chassis than its compact dimensions might suggest. Together with its 99-mph top speed and zero tailpipe emissions, the combination makes this Dolphin a versatile everyday EV rather than simply an entry-level city car.
Compact HatchbackElectric204
$40,000 – $44,000
201
hp
5
seats
135.1
mpg
Compact HatchbackGasoline123 xDrive
$40,000 – $46,000
215
hp
5
seats
35.6
mpg
Compact HatchbackElectricGT
$42,000 – $46,000
178
hp
5
seats
152.8
mpg
Compact HatchbackElectricGT
$30,000 – $35,000
169
hp
5
seats
132.9
mpg
Compact HatchbackGasolineTHP 210
$40,000 – $43,000
207
hp
5
seats
39.9
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 HatchbackGasoline1.8 Hybrid
$27,000 – $30,000
134
hp
5
seats
67.2
mpg