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BYD Dolphin Mini
Compact Electric Hatchback
Brazil's affordable electric hatchback. The BYD Dolphin Mini GL pairs a 38 kWh Blade battery and 280 km INMETRO range with 6 airbags, a 10.1-inch rotating screen and very low running costs - from R$ 105,990 (PCD).
*Ex-showroom Price in Sao Paulo
BYD Dolphin Mini EV essentials
BYD Dolphin Mini pros and cons
Pros
- One of the most affordable electric cars in Brazil
- Extremely cheap to run - under R$ 0.09 per km
- Safe Blade (LFP) battery with 6 airbags
- Feature-rich for the price (10.1-inch rotating screen)
- Compact and easy to drive and park in the city
- PCD pricing makes it even more accessible
Cons
- 280 km range is city-focused, not for long highway trips
- 75 hp is modest, so highway overtaking needs planning
- 230-litre boot is small for larger families
- Single GL trim limits choice
- No official Latin NCAP crash rating yet
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BYD Dolphin Mini specifications
Battery & Charging
Motor & Performance
Dimensions & Capacity
Comfort & Tech
Safety
Warranty
Features
Battery & Performance
- 38 kWh BYD Blade Battery (LFP) - high safety and thermal stability
- 280 km range certified to INMETRO's rigorous standard
- 40 kW DC fast charging: a quick top-up in around 30 minutes
- AC charging for convenient overnight top-ups at home
- A full charge of the 38 kWh battery costs only about R$ 30
- Among the cheapest cars to run in Brazil (under R$ 0.09 per km)
- Regenerative braking to recover energy and extend range
Comfort & Interior
- 10.1-inch rotating floating touchscreen
- Split-screen function and voice control
- Wireless phone charging
- Digital instrument display
- Air conditioning
- Spacious cabin for a compact car
- Practical, well-built interior
- Connected car features
Safety
- 6 airbags
- Four-wheel disc brakes with regenerative function
- 61 percent steel body structure
- Electronic Stability Control
- ABS with EBD
- Rear parking sensors with camera
- ISOFIX child seat anchors
- Tyre pressure monitoring
BYD Dolphin Mini trims and pricing
Compare available BYD Dolphin Mini trims, their ex-showroom prices and key configuration details.
Dolphin Mini GL (PCD)
38 kWh - 280 km (INMETRO) - 75 hp - PCD price
About BYD Dolphin Mini
The BYD Dolphin Mini (known globally as the Seagull) is the car that made electric motoring genuinely affordable in Brazil. It is a compact, city-friendly electric hatchback that has become one of the country’s best-selling EVs, thanks to a low price, very cheap running costs and the safety of BYD’s Blade battery. For anyone asking how much a Dolphin Mini costs and whether it makes sense, this is the entry point into electric driving for most Brazilian buyers.
The Dolphin Mini GL uses a 38 kWh Blade (LFP) battery for an INMETRO-certified range of 280 km – genuinely enough for daily city use and the odd longer trip. Power comes from a single front motor making 75 hp and 13.76 kgfm (about 135 Nm), which is more than adequate for town driving. Charging is easy: a 40 kW DC charger handles a quick top-up in around 30 minutes, and a full charge of the 38 kWh battery costs only about R$ 30 – which is why it is one of the cheapest cars to run in Brazil, at under R$ 0.09 per km.
Inside, the Dolphin Mini punches above its price. The interior centres on a 10.1-inch rotating floating touchscreen with split-screen and voice control, plus wireless phone charging. Safety is strong too, with 6 airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with regeneration and a 61 percent steel body structure. Priced at R$ 118,990 for the GL (and R$ 105,990 for PCD buyers after exemptions), the 2026 Dolphin Mini is the value champion of Brazil’s EV market.
Trending news for BYD Dolphin Mini
The BYD Dolphin Mini remains one of Brazil's best-selling and most affordable electric cars in 2026. The GL version is priced at R$ 118,990 for the general public and R$ 105,990 for PCD buyers, and BYD has been pushing accessibility hard - advertising monthly instalments from around R$ 999 and signalling plans to bring the price under R$ 99,000 to drive a new sales jump.
Its appeal is simple: a 38 kWh Blade battery, a 280 km INMETRO range and running costs of under R$ 0.09 per km - roughly R$ 30 for a full charge. Add 6 airbags, four-wheel disc brakes and a 10.1-inch rotating screen, and the Dolphin Mini continues to be the value benchmark of the Brazilian EV market, sitting below the larger BYD Dolphin hatchback in the range.
BYD Dolphin Mini range and performance
The Dolphin Mini is built for the city. Its 38 kWh Blade battery delivers a 280 km range certified to INMETRO's rigorous standard, which comfortably covers daily commuting and errands. The single front motor makes 75 hp and 135 Nm (13.76 kgfm), enough for nippy, easy town driving, with a top speed of 130 km/h and a 0-100 km/h time of around 14.9 seconds (estimated).
This is not a highway sprinter, and overtaking at speed needs a little planning, but for its intended urban use it is responsive and pleasant. Regenerative braking helps recover energy and stretch the range in stop-start traffic, where the Dolphin Mini is genuinely at home.
BYD Dolphin Mini safety overview
Despite its low price, the Dolphin Mini is well equipped on safety, with 6 airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with a regenerative function, electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX anchors and a body that is 61 percent steel for structural strength. As of now there is no official Latin NCAP crash-test rating published for the Brazilian Dolphin Mini, so we are not quoting a star score - check the latest Latin NCAP results before purchase, as ratings are added over time. The safe Blade (LFP) battery adds further reassurance.
BYD Dolphin Mini battery and charging guide
Charging is quick and very cheap. On a 40 kW DC fast charger, a top-up takes around 30 minutes - handy when you are out and about. At home, an AC charger comfortably refills the 38 kWh battery overnight. The standout is cost: a full charge runs to only about R$ 30, and overall running costs come in under R$ 0.09 per km, making the Dolphin Mini one of the cheapest cars to run in Brazil. It uses the CCS-II connector.
BYD Dolphin Mini warranty details
BYD backs the Dolphin Mini with a strong ownership package in Brazil, including an 8-year high-voltage Blade battery warranty and a 6-year vehicle warranty (terms and mileage limits apply). The LFP Blade battery is also designed for long life and high safety. Confirm the latest warranty conditions, including any kilometre limits and PCD terms, with your BYD Brasil dealer at purchase.
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Frequently asked questions about BYD Dolphin Mini
How much does the BYD Dolphin Mini cost in Brazil?
The 2026 Dolphin Mini GL is priced at R$ 118,990 for the general public, and R$ 105,990 for PCD buyers after applicable exemptions. BYD also offers it on finance, with monthly instalments advertised from around R$ 999, and has signalled plans to push the price under R$ 99,000.
What is the range (autonomia) of the BYD Dolphin Mini?
The Dolphin Mini has a range of 280 km, certified to INMETRO's rigorous standard. That is comfortably enough for daily city driving, commuting and errands, with the occasional longer trip on a single charge.
What battery does the BYD Dolphin Mini use?
It uses a 38 kWh BYD Blade Battery, which uses safe lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry known for excellent thermal stability. A full charge costs only about R$ 30, making it one of the cheapest cars to run in Brazil.
What is the BYD Dolphin Mini GL interior like?
The GL interior is well equipped for the price. It centres on a 10.1-inch rotating floating touchscreen with split-screen and voice control, plus wireless phone charging, a digital display and a surprisingly spacious, practical cabin for such a compact car.
How long does the BYD Dolphin Mini take to charge?
On a 40 kW DC fast charger, a quick top-up takes around 30 minutes. At home, an AC charger comfortably refills the 38 kWh battery overnight - ideal for daily use and very cheap, at roughly R$ 30 for a full charge.
Is the BYD Dolphin Mini a good car?
For city use and value, yes. It is affordable, extremely cheap to run, safe (6 airbags and the Blade battery) and well equipped. The main trade-offs are the city-focused 280 km range and modest 75 hp - fine for town driving, less suited to constant highway trips.
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Available colours
The BYD Dolphin Mini comes in cheerful, youthful shades suited to a city car, typically including White, Silver, Grey, Green and Pink. Colour availability can vary, so confirm the options for the GL version with your BYD Brasil dealer at order.