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2024 BYD Dolphin Dynamic review: Australia’s cheapest electric car provides an EV alternative to the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cerato

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The BYD Dolphin is Australia’s most affordable electric car. BYD Dolphin Dynamic Value The most affordable BYD Dolphin is badged as the Dolphin Dynamic, priced from $38,890 plus on-road costs. BYD Dolphin Dynamic There’s also a Dolphin Premium at $44,890. There are four colours to choose from and all have the same price.

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Battle of the budget electric vehicles: Is the 2023 MG4 Excite 51 better buying than the GWM Ora and BYD Atto 3 in Australia?

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GWM Ora, MG4 and BYD Dolphin in battle to be cheapest EV First up, though, some background. MG4 The MG4 competes with the upcoming BYD Dolphin and just-released GWM Ora. Beneath the boot is a tyre repair kit (there’s no spare). It makes 125kW and 250Nm. It’s that torque figure that gives it a lovely surge off the line.

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Seven-day test: Living with the 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

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I could drive-away a Tesla Model 3 RWD (513km range) for around $66,000, while Chinese SUV rivals like the BYD Atto 3 and MG4 offer better specs for less. Day 6 – DC public charging 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT at a 50kW DC fast charger. I seize the opportunity for some public DC charging. What’s going on, e-2008?

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MG4 2023 review: Excite 51 – battle of the budget electric vehicles as GWM Ora and BYD Atto 3 rival steps up

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GWM Ora, MG4 and BYD Dolphin in battle to be cheapest EV First up, though, some background. MG4 The MG4 competes with the upcoming BYD Dolphin and just-released GWM Ora. Beneath the boot is a tyre repair kit (there’s no spare). It makes 125kW and 250Nm. It’s that torque figure that gives it a lovely surge off the line.

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2023 GWM Ora Extended Range review: How does the new budget-priced five-door hatch stack up against Australia’s cheapest electric cars?

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GWM Ora vs BYD Dolphin and MG4 Excite 51 Curvaceous styling seems to channel some Mini themes, including the headlights, front wheel arches and two-tone roof. Prime electric competitors include the MG4 and BYD Dolphin. Safety The GWM Ora Extended Range comes well kitted out with safety gear.

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

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2022 BMW iX M60 large electric SUV 551km: Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor, $68,400 Cracking range for the price, the long range version of the Polestar 2 can be DC fast-charged from 10-80 percent charge in as little as 35 minutes. Not cheap, but a 95kWh battery, 446km range and 150kW DC fast charging are wins.

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2024 MG MG4: Essence 77 Long Range review – Chinese brand takes aim at the Tesla Model 3 with new premium play

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GWM Ora, MG4 and BYD Dolphin in battle to be cheapest EV READ MORE: MG4 2023 review: Excite 51 – battle of the budget electric vehicles heats up What does the MG4 Essence 77 cost? With a maximum DC fast-charging rate of 144kW, the MG4 Essence 77 can recharge its battery pack from 10-80 percent in a claimed 38 minutes. Let’s find out.

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