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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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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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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. I’ve not got a wallbox charger at home, so am reviewing home charging just plugged into a household socket. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

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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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2024 MG MG4 Essence 77 review: All the focus when it comes to the new 2024 MG MG4 electric vehicle has been on the entry-level 51 Excite. 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? And why not?

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

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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?

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EV Central’s BMW iX1 review: It’s drifting into ancient history now but BMW was a real battery electric vehicle trendsetter when it launched the i3 back in 2013. iX1 tyres are not run-flats and there is no spare, only a repair kit and tyre pressure monitoring. The iX1 has a better story to tell with its max 22kW AC charging rate.

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