BYD’s new lower-priced Dolphin lands in Australia

Time to go electric? BYD just launched Australia's first EV under AU$30K
Australia’s EV market is quickly becoming more accessible, as Chinese automaker BYD has submerged the cost of its entry-level EV, the BYD Dolphin, below the AU$30,000K price point.
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.
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