BYD Dolphin Mini
- Power Type: Battery electric (BEV)
- Body Type: Hatchback
- PowerTrain: FWD
- Power Output: 55 kW
PROS
- Very affordable entry into a Blade-battery EV with a real 5-seat layout.
- The Plus’s 405 km CLTC range is plenty for city use.
- Strong safety result: 5 stars at Euro NCAP (for the Dolphin Surf version), with LFP Blade battery safety.
CONS
- Modest 75 hp and a 13–15 s 0–100 km/h time make it feel slow on highways.
- Small 230 L boot and only basic driver-assistance features.
The BYD Dolphin Mini is BYD’s cheapest electric hatchback in the markets that use the name. It is a 3,780 mm front-wheel-drive subcompact with a single 75 hp motor on e-Platform 3.0. China sells the same car as the Seagull, which launched in 2023 and became BYD’s best seller there. Europe gets a modified version, the Dolphin Surf. Brazil started selling the Mini in February 2024, and it has topped EV sales there ever since. 2026 cars are assembled in Camaçari, Bahia.
The Brazilian car has a 38 kWh LFP battery rated at 280 km on the Inmetro (PBEV) cycle. I couldn’t find a usable capacity figure. Chinese ratings use CLTC: roughly 305 km for the 30 kWh pack, 405 km for the larger one. The Dolphin Surf is rated on WLTP, at 220 km with 30 kWh and 310 to 322 km with 43.2 kWh. No EPA figure exists because the car isn’t sold in the US. AC charging is 6.6 kW, about six hours from empty. DC peaks at 40 kW, and 30 to 80% takes around 30 minutes. Some Brazilian reports say 22 minutes, and one launch report listed a 60 kW peak that most sources contradict. The only 10 to 80% figure I found is about 36 minutes, for the 30 kWh China-spec car. The Surf charges faster: 11 kW AC, 65 to 85 kW DC, 10 to 80% in about 30 minutes.
In China the entry trim started at 56,800 yuan (about US$7,870). Brazil’s launch price was R$115,800, and the five-seat 2026 model now costs about R$119,990. One outlet says the four-seat version is gone, but BYD hasn’t confirmed it. Europe’s Dolphin Surf lists at €22,990 to €30,990, with a €19,990 promotion on the base trim. The car suits short urban driving, like commuting or a second household car. Within BYD it sits below the Dolphin GS (R$149,990, 44.9 kWh, 291 km) and the Dolphin Plus (204 hp, R$184,800). Outside the brand it competes with the Renault Kwid E-Tech (R$99,990, 26.8 kWh, 180 km Inmetro) and, in Europe, the Citroën ë-C3 (from €23,300).
The BYD Dolphin Mini closest match is the Geely EX2 Pro, priced the same at R$119,990. The EX2 has 116 hp, a 39.4 kWh battery, 289 km of range, a 10.2 s 0 to 100 km/h time and a 70 kW DC peak. The Dolphin Mini has 75 hp, 280 km, 14.9 s and 40 kW. It weighs about 60 kg less, but the EX2 is the bigger car. Prices are mid-2026 figures and change with promotions.
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Full Electric Vehicle Specifications
MODEL
| Full Name | BYD Dolphin Mini (EV 300) |
| Segment | Subcompact electric hatchback |
| Class A collection of items, goods, or services grouped together by common attributes | Entry-level city EV |
| Warranty | Not confirmed for Mexico (a Brazil listing shows 6 years vehicle, 8 years battery) |
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
| Base Price | MXN $399,800 (Mexico, MY26) |
| Availability Status | On sale |
| Markets Available | Mexico, Brazil, Argentina (as Dolphin Mini); Uruguay (as Seagull) |
POWER
| Fuel Type A fuel type is the specific source of energy or chemical substance used to power a vehicle, machinery, or heating system | Electric (BEV) |
| Engine An engine is a machine that converts energy (such as heat, fuel, or steam) into mechanical force, power, and motion | None |
| Generator generator is a device, machine, or person that produces or creates something, most commonly a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. | None |
| Battery Capacity | 30.08 kWh LFP Blade |
| Range | 305 km (CLTC), about 300 km NEDC |
| DC Charging | Up to ~40 kW |
| Charging Time | Not confirmed |
| AC Charging | 6.6 kW onboard charger |
| Energy Consumption | About 9.4 kWh/100 km (CLTC) |
| Regen Braking | Yes |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output | 55 kW (75 hp) |
| 0–100 km/h The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. | About 13–15 s |
| Motor Configuration | Single front motor, FWD |
| Torque | 135 Nm |
| Top Speed | 130 km/h |
BODY & DIMENSIONS
| Dimensions | 3,780 × 1,715 × 1,580 mm, wheelbase 2,500 mm |
| Platform | e-Platform 3.0 |
| Suspensions | Not confirmed |
| Boot Capacity | 230 L |
| Kerb Weight | Not confirmed |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm |
| Bonnet Capacity | None |
| Sunroof | No |
| Wheels | Not confirmed |
| Towing | Not rated |
SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTANCE
| Airbags | 6 |
| ADAS Features | Basic; MY26 adds 360° camera |
| Autonomous Driving Level | None (driver aids only) |
| Crash Test Ratings | 5 stars at Euro NCAP |
| Over-the-Air Updates | Not confirmed |
COMFORT & SEATING
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Seat Material | Not confirmed |
DISPLAYS & CONNECTIVITY
| Centre Screen | 10.1-inch rotating touchscreen |
| Mirror Link | Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Driver's Display | Digital cluster |
| Head-Up Display | No |
TECHNOLOGY
| Vehicle-to-Load | Yes |
| Vehicle-to-Grid | No |
ADDITIONAL SPECS
| Headlight Type | Not confirmed |
| Navigation System | No built-in unit |
| Remote Parking | No |
Note
| Additional Notes | Shorter range, simpler kit |
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Disclaimer Note
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