BYD Dolphin Dynamic Standard Range vs Premium Extended Range
Verdict
The BYD Dolphin Premium Extended Range asks RM25,000 more than the BYD Dolphin Dynamic Standard Range, and most of that money goes into the EV hardware: 201 hp versus 94 hp, 7.0 seconds to 100 km/h versus 12.3, a 60.5 kWh battery versus 44.9 kWh, and 427 km range versus 340 km. Space is identical, with the same 4,290 mm length, 2,700 mm wheelbase, five seats and 345-litre boot. If you mostly drive in town, the Dynamic is enough; for regular highway work, the Premium makes more sense.
Pick the BYD Dolphin Dynamic Standard Range if you want the cheaper Dolphin and can live with 94 hp, 12.3 seconds to 100 km/h and 340 km of range.
Pick the BYD Dolphin Premium Extended Range if the RM25,000 extra is acceptable for 201 hp, a 7.0-second sprint and 427 km of range.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Dolphin Dynamic Standard Range RM100,530; BYD Dolphin Premium Extended Range RM125,530
- Power: BYD Dolphin Dynamic Standard Range 94 hp; BYD Dolphin Premium Extended Range 201 hp
- 0–100 km/h: BYD Dolphin Dynamic Standard Range 12.3 s; BYD Dolphin Premium Extended Range 7.0 s
- Battery: BYD Dolphin Dynamic Standard Range 44.9 kWh; BYD Dolphin Premium Extended Range 60.5 kWh
- EV range: BYD Dolphin Dynamic Standard Range 340 km; BYD Dolphin Premium Extended Range 427 km
- Road tax per year: BYD Dolphin Dynamic Standard Range RM50; BYD Dolphin Premium Extended Range RM160
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,530✓ | RM 125,530 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 94 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 12.3 s | 7.0 s✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 44.9 kWh | 60.5 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 340 km | 427 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,290 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot space | 345 L | 345 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | 6 |
| Road tax / year | RM 50✓ | RM 160 |
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.
Dynamic Standard Range
- RM25,000 cheaper to buy
- Lower RM50 annual road tax
- Same five seats, 345-litre boot and six airbags
- 94 hp is modest beside the Premium’s 201 hp
- 12.3-second 0–100 km/h time is much slower
- 340 km range is 87 km less
Premium Extended Range
- 201 hp gives it more than double the Dynamic’s output
- 7.0-second 0–100 km/h time is far quicker
- 60.5 kWh battery gives 427 km of range
- Costs RM25,000 more
- Annual road tax rises to RM160
- No gain in body size, wheelbase or boot space
Dynamic Standard Range vs Premium Extended Range FAQ
Is the BYD Dolphin Dynamic Standard Range or BYD Dolphin Premium Extended Range better?
The BYD Dolphin Premium Extended Range is better on performance and range, with 201 hp, 7.0 seconds to 100 km/h and 427 km. The Dynamic is better value if 94 hp and 340 km are enough.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Dolphin Premium Extended Range costs RM25,000 more than the BYD Dolphin Dynamic Standard Range, at RM125,530 versus RM100,530.
Do both BYD Dolphin variants have the same space and safety basics?
Yes. Both are five-seat B-segment hatchbacks with a 4,290 mm length, 2,700 mm wheelbase, 345-litre boot, six airbags and auto emergency braking.