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BYD Dolphin Active 70kW: real running cost

Annual running cost and consumption - customisable simulation.

city car · 2022 · 15,000 km/an

Result

411 €
Annual cost
15,000 km/yr
Cost / 100 km
2.74 €
home rate
Savings vs ICE
−1,542 €/an
vs segment median
5-year cost
2,055 €
energy only

Your usage profile

Annual mileage

Driving mix

Charging rate

Summary

Running cost of the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW

Over 15 000 km/year, the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW costs 411 €/year in energy (2,74 €/100 km). Home charging accounts for all energy costs.

Methodology

Caralogy weights WLTP consumption by cycle according to your driving mix and applies selected rates. The result is closer to real-world consumption than the WLTP combined figure alone.

Savings vs petrol

Compared to a petrol equivalent, the vehicle saves approximately 1 542 €/year. This saving grows with mileage.

What if you changed profile?

What if you drove 25,000 km/year?

+274 €/yr

685 €/an

What if the rate rose to 0.35 €/kWh?

+308 €/yr

719 €/an

What if you drove 100% in town?

-30 €/yr

381 €/an

What if 80% of your km were on the motorway?

+28 €/yr

439 €/an

Comparison with a petrol equivalent

How much do you save versus an equivalent petrol vehicle?
MetricDolphin Active 70kWPetrol median segment B
Annual cost411 €1 953 €
Cost / 100 km2,74 €13,02 €
5-year cost2 055 €9 765 €
5-year savings7 710 €

Cumulative cost over 5 years

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5

Against its rivals: annual cost

Compare with a rival

  • MG 4 XPower AWD vs BYD Dolphin Active 70kW running cost
    BEV · 435 ch · 62 kWh534 €/an · +123 € vs Dolphin Active 70kW
  • Fiat 600e 156 vs BYD Dolphin Active 70kW running cost
    BEV · 156 ch · 51.7 kWh426 €/an · +15 € vs Dolphin Active 70kW
  • MG 4 Trophy AWD vs BYD Dolphin Active 70kW running cost
    BEV · 435 ch · 62 kWh495 €/an · +84 € vs Dolphin Active 70kW

Continue with the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW

The same car, from other angles.

  • Full spec sheet

    Full spec sheet of the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW: specs and real cost
    43.2 kWh · 340 km WLTP · 95 ch
  • Motorway

    Simulated motorway trip of the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW: stops and duration
    Paris → Lyon · 2 stop(s) · 4h47
  • Performance

    Performance of the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW: 0-100 and lap times
    0-100 in 12.3 s · 95 hp

Frequently asked questions

How much does the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW cost per year in energy?+
The BYD Dolphin Active 70kW costs approximately 411 €/year in energy over 15 000 km/year (Caralogy estimate).
What is the real consumption of the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW?+
For the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW: WLTP combined consumption 13,8 kWh/100 km · electric range 340 km · battery 43,2 kWh. WLTP consumption is a standardised cycle. Real consumption varies with driving mix, driving style and weather. Caralogy weights WLTP data by cycle.
How much does the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW cost per 100 km?+
The cost per 100 km of the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW is approximately 2,74 € at selected rates.
Is the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW economical to run?+
Running costs depend on annual mileage, energy rate and driving mix. Use the simulator above.