2026 · BYD · Electric
Dolphin
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R8,504
R7/km
Market price
R539,900
Annual total
R102,048
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Cost to own / mo
R8,504
R7/km · R102,048/yr
Specifications
- Body type
- cross-over
- Transmission
- electric
- Engine
- —
- Power
- 70 kW
- Torque
- 180 Nm
- Driven wheels
- front
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel consumption
- —
- CO₂ emissions
- —
Higher = cheaper to maintain
Detailed specifications
Performance
- Gears
- 0-speed
- Top speed
- 150 km/h
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 4,290 mm
- Height
- 1,570 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,506 kg
- Doors
- 5
Capacity & range
- Boot space
- 345 L
- Fuel tank
- 45 L
- Range
- 340 km
Tyres
- Front tyres
- 195/60 R16
- Rear tyres
- 195/60 R16
Safety
- Airbags
- 6
Ownership
- Warranty
- 100,000 km / 5 yr
- Service interval
- 20,000 km
How this estimate works▾
Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:
- Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
- Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
- Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
- Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
- Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.
These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →
Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.
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