Dolphin 2023
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Dolphin 2023

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The 2023 BYD Dolphin. Affordable and fun compact EV hatchback with playful styling and 250+ km range.

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BouncyMeerkat490
· Jun 24, 2025
3/5

Good but expected more

Competent, reliable, comfortable. But 'competent' isn't what you want when spending this much. A few hard plastic panels at this price point, engine note is unpleasant when pushed. Test the competition before committing.

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RedMeerkat557
· Feb 12, 2025
5/5

Best purchase I've ever made

I've owned many cars and the 2023 BYD Dolphin is comfortably the best. Interior feels genuinely premium, the powertrain is whisper-quiet, and the tech works intuitively. Minor gripe is wind noise at motorway speeds but that's it.

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MightyBlobfish142
· Jan 17, 2025
1/5

Worst car purchase I've ever made

Cannot recommend. Transmission issue, electrical fault that stranded me, engine light the dealer cannot diagnose. Every visit takes a week. I had high expectations. Avoid.

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SneakyFlamingo951
· Jun 08, 2025
5/5

Worth every penny

The 2023 BYD Dolphin has more than justified the price. The refinement difference vs my old car is immediately obvious. Cruising at motorway speed is serene, tech is useful not gimmicky, and running costs are lower than expected.

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FluffyBlobfish83
· Jun 04, 2025
2/5

Disappointed — reliability let me down

Bought on strong reviews and brand reputation. Ongoing electronic issues: infotainment crashed twice, lane-keeping triggered unexpectedly three times. Dealer slow to acknowledge these as known issues. The car itself drives fine but reliability soured everything.

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ClumsyTapir765
· Jul 04, 2025
5/5

EV convert — never going back

The 2023 BYD Dolphin converted me to electric. Charging at home overnight means I never visit a petrol station. The instant torque makes every journey enjoyable, and the running cost savings are remarkable.

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SpicyBlobfish458
· Apr 05, 2025
5/5

Absolutely love it — couldn't be happier

Picked up my 2023 BYD Dolphin and have zero complaints. Build quality is exceptional, the technology is genuinely impressive, and it puts a smile on my face every commute. Real-world range exceeds what I expected. Highly recommend.

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MightyArmadillo257
· May 16, 2025
4/5

Impressed after 12 months

I was sceptical when ordering — felt like I was playing it safe. A year in, I'm genuinely impressed. More refined than expected, comfortable over long distances, nothing unexpected has gone wrong.

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ChillyFlamingo682
· Apr 09, 2025
3/5

Mixed feelings after six months

Excited at purchase, reality more subdued. Positives: generous space, good economy. Negatives: touchscreen occasionally freezes, rear wiper smears in light rain, lane-keeping is too aggressive. Not bad but needs polish.

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BraveOkapi996
· May 25, 2025
2/5

Quality control issues from day one

Factory fit-and-finish issues right off the lot — a door seal that whistles at speed, dashboard rattle took three dealer visits to fix. Disappointing for this price. Should have been right first time.

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