BYD Dolphin vs BYD M6
Verdict
Both are front-driven single-motor EVs with six airbags and six-year warranties, so the choice is about size, seats and running costs. The BYD Dolphin is the city-sized option: 4,290 mm long, 340 km range, 345-litre boot and RM50 annual road tax. The BYD M6 asks RM9,270 more, but moves up to seven seats, 161 hp, a 55.4 kWh battery, 420 km range and 580 litres. It is also 405 mm longer, so parking and daily use matter.
Pick the BYD Dolphin if you want the cheaper, smaller five-seat EV with lower annual road tax and auto emergency braking specified.
Pick the BYD M6 if you need seven seats, a larger boot and more range from a bigger battery.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Dolphin RM100,530; BYD M6 RM109,800
- Seats: BYD Dolphin 5; BYD M6 7
- Power: BYD Dolphin 94 hp; BYD M6 161 hp
- Battery and range: BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh, 340 km; BYD M6 55.4 kWh, 420 km
- Boot space: BYD Dolphin 345 litres; BYD M6 580 litres
- Size: BYD Dolphin 4,290 mm long; BYD M6 4,695 mm long
Dolphin
- Lower RM50 annual road tax
- Shorter 4,290 mm body is easier to place
- Auto emergency braking is specified
- Only five seats
- 94 hp and 12.3 seconds to 100 km/h
- Smaller 345-litre boot
M6
- Seven-seat cabin
- Longer 420 km EV range
- Larger 580-litre boot
- Costs RM9,270 more
- Higher RM120 annual road tax
- Auto emergency braking not specified
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,530✓ | RM 109,800 |
| Body type | Hatchback | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 94 hp | 161 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 180 Nm | 310 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium Iron Phosphate | Lithium Iron Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | 44.92 kWh | 55.4 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 340 km | 420 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 7 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS2 | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | 89 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BYD | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,290 mm | 4,695 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,374 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 345 litres | 580 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 195/60R16 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/60R16 | 225/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Linglong Eco Master E | GitiControl P10 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Brake | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB-A, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Rear USB-A, 1 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation | 12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver’s Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 50✓ | RM 120 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Dolphin vs M6 FAQ
Is the BYD Dolphin or BYD M6 better?
For family use, the BYD M6 is the better fit: it has seven seats, 420 km range and a 580-litre boot. The BYD Dolphin makes more sense for city use, with a smaller body, lower road tax and a lower price.
What is the price difference?
The BYD M6 costs RM9,270 more than the BYD Dolphin, at RM109,800 versus RM100,530.
Which one has more range and boot space?
The BYD M6 has more of both: 420 km range and 580 litres of boot space. The BYD Dolphin has 340 km range and a 345-litre boot.