BYD Dolphin vs Seres 3
Verdict
The Seres 3 costs RM95,000 against the BYD Dolphin’s RM100,530, and the cheaper car also gives you more motor output, a larger battery, SUV dimensions and a much bigger boot. Its 161 hp, 53.6 kWh pack and 525-litre boot are hard to ignore. The Dolphin fights back with a 2,700 mm wheelbase, six-year warranty, auto emergency braking and lower RM50 road tax. Range is dead even at 340 km, so this is less about distance and more about space versus safety kit.
Pick the BYD Dolphin if you want the longer wheelbase, auto emergency braking, six-year warranty and lower annual road tax.
Pick the Seres 3 if you want more power, a bigger battery, SUV body and far more boot space for less money.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Dolphin RM100,530; Seres 3 RM95,000
- Power: BYD Dolphin 94 hp; Seres 3 161 hp
- Battery: BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh; Seres 3 53.6 kWh
- EV range: BYD Dolphin 340 km; Seres 3 340 km
- Boot space: BYD Dolphin 345 litres; Seres 3 525 litres
- Wheelbase: BYD Dolphin 2,700 mm; Seres 3 2,655 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,530 | RM 95,000✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 94 hp | 161 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 12.3 s | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 44.9 kWh | 53.6 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 340 km | 340 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,290 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Boot space | 345 L | 525 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | — |
| 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
- Auto emergency braking fitted
- Longer 2,700 mm wheelbase
- Lower RM50 annual road tax
- Less powerful at 94 hp
- Smaller 345-litre boot
- Costs RM5,530 more
3
- Stronger 161 hp motor
- Larger 53.6 kWh battery
- Bigger 525-litre boot
- No AEB listed
- Shorter 2,655 mm wheelbase
- Higher RM120 annual road tax
Dolphin vs 3 FAQ
Is the BYD Dolphin or Seres 3 better?
The Seres 3 is better for power, boot space and price. The BYD Dolphin is better if you prioritise auto emergency braking, a listed six-year warranty, lower road tax and a longer wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Seres 3 is RM5,530 cheaper, at RM95,000 versus RM100,530 for the BYD Dolphin.
Do the BYD Dolphin and Seres 3 have the same EV range?
Yes. Both are rated at 340 km, although the Seres 3 uses a larger 53.6 kWh battery compared with the BYD Dolphin’s 44.9 kWh pack.