BYD’s new lower-priced Dolphin lands in Australia

Chinese giant brings first EV for under $30,000 to Australia
The first electric vehicle priced under $30,000 is now on sale in Australia, with a stripped-back version of the Dolphin vehicle from Chinese carmaker BYD heading a growing list of lower-cost clean cars for Australia.
BYD’s new lower-priced Dolphin lands in Australia as the first EV priced under $30,000
Although BYD’s Dolphin was the cheapest EV when it landed in Australia in 2023, it’s now even more affordable. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, a new Dolphin Essentials trim is now available to order starting at $29,990 (plus on-road costs). It’s the first EV to start at under $30,000 in Australia.
BYD cuts Dolphin, Atto 3 prices to offer Australia’s cheapest EV
The electric car price war has taken a new turn, with BYD responding to fierce competition by cutting the starting price of its Dolphin EV to $29,990 plus on-road costs.
New rules to bring more and cheaper EVs to Australia
Despite potential fuel savings, the purchase price of new EVs is a significant point of difference with petrol and diesel vehicles. There are only six EV models available for under $40,000, with an MG4 the cheapest at a retail price of about $30,000. Ten hybrid electric vehicles retail for under $40,000, with the cheapest at $30,000.
BYD is bringing Australia’s first EV under $30,000
A new entry-level BYD Dolphin sees it slide under $30,000 before on-road costs, while the Atto 3 now starts from less than $40,000.
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Despite new players entering the market and some of the cheapest electric vehicles in the world landing on our shores, EV sales in Australia increased by just 4.7% in 2024 with a total of 91,292 cars sold.
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