BYD Dolphin
BYD Dolphin
Electric
₱1.398 Million
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BYD Seal 5 DM-i
BYD Seal 5 DM-i
Dynamic
₱948,000
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Overview: Dolphin vs Seal 5 DM-i

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Fuel Type Electric Gasoline
Power 94 hp 105 hp
Driving Range 405 km -
Battery Capacity 44.9 kWh 8.3 kWh
AC Charging (0-100%) In 8 Hours (0-100%) In 3-3.5 Hours
DC Charging (30-80%) In 28 Minutes -
Engine Displacement - 1499 cc
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
10 reviews
4.5/5
4 reviews
Design --
5  
Comfort --
5  
Performance --
5  
Safety --
5  
User Review Comparison
  • An excellent runaround, small electric car

    Off the line, the BYD Dolphin is very quick, which helps in city traffic. This vehicle’s electric instant torque means on the highway, overtaking...

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    M
    Maria Jun 02, 2025 for BYD Dolphin
  • A masterpiece of performance and versatility

    The BYD Seal 5 DM-i is a masterpiece of performance and versatility. What makes the BYD Seal 5 DM-i stand out is its ability to function as a 100% EV...

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    J
    Japheth May 26, 2025 for BYD Seal 5 DM-i

From The Experts

Things we like

400 km driving range

All-new E-Platform 3.0

Long list of safety features

30 mins DC fast charging

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Efficient and high-tech powertrain

Comfortable ride quality and seats 

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Things we don't like

130 kmph limited top speed

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Rear seat headroom feels restricted for taller people

No ADAS on offer

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 345 L 450 L
Front Tread 1530 mm 1580 mm
Rear Tread 1530 mm 1590 mm
Kerb Weight 1405 kg 1515 kg
Gross Weight 1780 kg --
Length 4070 mm 4780 mm
Width 1770 mm 1837 mm
Height 1570 mm 1495 mm
Wheel Base 2700 mm 2718 mm
Ground Clearance 120 mm 160 mm
Turning Radius 5.25 m 5.5 m
No Of Doors 5 4
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) -- 48 L
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Engine Details

Battery Type Blade Battery LFP BYD Blade Battery (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Battery Capacity 44.9 kWh 8.3 kWh
Regenerative Braking Yes Yes
AC Charging (0-100%) In 8 Hours (0-100%) In 3-3.5 Hours
DC Charging (30-80%) In 28 Minutes --
Estimated Fast Charging Time (30-80%) In 28 Minutes --
Estimated Regular Charging Time 8 Hours --
Motor Type AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Emission 0 g/km --
Battery Warranty 8 Years or 160000 km --
Number Of Motors -- 1
Engine -- 1.5L Gasoline Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve
No Of Cylinders -- 4
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
Secondary Engine Fuel Type -- Electric
Portable Charging Cable -- Yes
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Gasoline
Power 94 hp 105 hp
Torque 180 Nm 135 Nm
Top Speed 130 kmph 185 kmph
Driving Range 405 km --
Engine Displacement -- 1499 cc
Secondary Engine Max Power -- 177 hp
Secondary Engine Max Torque -- 316 Nm
Acceleration -- 7.9 s
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Steering

Power Steering Yes --
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Yes Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type Electric Power Electric Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Ventilated Discs Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Torsion Beam

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box Single Speed --
Drive Type FWD FWD

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch 16 Inch
Tyre Size 195/60 R16 225/60 R16
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size -- R16
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes --
Passenger Airbag Yes --
Curtain Airbags Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Rear No Yes
Knee Airbags No Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Auto Dimming Auto Dimming
Parking Sensors Yes --
Front Parking Sensors No Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Emergency Stop Signal Yes Yes
Park Assist No --
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes --
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes --
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Electric Parking Brake Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor No Yes
Lane Departure Warning System No --
Rear Cross Traffic Alert No Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Rear Camera -- Yes
360 Camera -- No
Downhill Assist Control -- Yes
Terrain Response -- Yes
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes Single Zone Single Zone
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Glove Box Cooling No Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats No --
Ventilated Rear Seats No --
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes No
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps No Yes
Memory Seats No --
Head-Up Display No --
Wireless Charger No No
Air Quality Control -- Yes
Drive Mode -- Economy, Normal, Sport Economy, Normal, Sport
Cruise Control -- Yes
Trunk Light -- Yes
Automatic Headlamps -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 12.8 Inch 12.8 Inch 12.8 Inch 12.8 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto No Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 6 6 6 6
Navigation System Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size -- 8.8 Inch 8.8 Inch
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes 6-Way Driver & 4-Way Front Passenger 6-Way Driver & 4-Way Front Passenger
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats No No
Heated Seats - Front No Yes
Heated Seats - Rear No Yes
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes No
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat Yes --
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Leather Leather
Leather Seats -- Yes
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rain Sensing Wiper No --
Rear Window Wiper Yes --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights Yes LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Headlamps Washer No Yes
Removable Convertible Top No --
Side Stepper No --
Rear Window Defogger -- Yes
Fog Lights Rear -- LED LED
Roof Carrier -- No
Sun Roof -- No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank -- Yes
Tinted Glass -- Yes
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes

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BYD Dolphin vs BYD Seal 5 DM-i FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Dolphin vs BYD Seal 5 DM-i?

Dolphin is priced at ₱1.398 Million and Seal 5 DM-i is priced at ₱948,000. Hence Seal 5 DM-i is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between BYD Dolphin vs BYD Seal 5 DM-i?

The BYD Dolphin has power of 94 hp with 180 Nm torque and BYD Seal 5 DM-i has power of 105 hp with 135 Nm torque. Thus making Seal 5 DM-i the more powerful as compared to Dolphin.

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Which Car has higher ground clearance between Dolphin vs Seal 5 DM-i?

The Dolphin comes with a ground clearance of 120 mm , on the other hand the Seal 5 DM-i comes with a ground clearance of 160 mm , hence the BYD Seal 5 DM-i has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Dolphin vs BYD Seal 5 DM-i?

Dolphin safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake and Speed Sensing Door Locks

Seal 5 DM-i safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Side Airbag-Rear, Knee Airbags, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, Blind Spot monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Speed Sensing Door Locks and Terrain Response

The BYD Seal 5 DM-i has higher number of sefety features than Dolphin, hence BYD Seal 5 DM-i is more safer than BYD Dolphin.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Dolphin vs Seal 5 DM-i?

Dolphin comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp and Vanity Mirror

Seal 5 DM-i comfort features: Air Conditioner, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Glove Box Cooling, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps and Follow Me Home Headlamps

The BYD Seal 5 DM-i has higher number of comfort features than Dolphin, hence BYD Seal 5 DM-i is more comfortable than BYD Dolphin.

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Which Car had higher top speed between BYD Dolphin vs BYD Seal 5 DM-i?

The BYD Dolphin has top speed of 130 kmph and BYD Seal 5 DM-i has power of 185 kmph . Thus making Seal 5 DM-i the more faster as compared to Dolphin.

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Which is bigger Dolphin or Seal 5 DM-i?

The Dolphin dimensions are 4070 mm length, 1770 mm width, 1570 mm height while the Seal 5 DM-i dimensions are 4780 mm length, 1837 mm width, 1495 mm height. Hence, the Seal 5 DM-i is more longer, Seal 5 DM-i is more wider and Dolphin is more higher.

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