2025 BYD Dolphin: More tech AND a lower price on the cards for Australia's cheapest electric car as MG4 and GWM Ora put on notice

The 2025 BYD Dolphin is about to be revealed in China, with analysts forecasting more tech, and even lower prices, for the brand's budget-busting electric vehicle.

Scheduled for a February 2024 reveal (which means it's just days away), the updated BYD Dolphin will largely focus on cabin technology and ergonomics, rather than exterior design, with changes to the seats, device charging and connectivity.

According to China's AutoHome, that story will begin outside with new alloy designs, a new Atlantis grey paint scheme and rear privacy glass.

Inside, a new type-C USB port appears, as well as a high-speed 50W wireless device charger. The seats are also improved, though it's not yet clear if that's new seats, or simply new positioning, while ventilation cooling is added for front-seat riders.

Power and torque don't appear to change, with a front motor still delivering 70kW or 150kW, but BYD is promising a "high-endurance" version, that will lift driving range to more than 500km.

A reminder that in Australia, the BYD Dynamic will travel 410km (NEDC) or 340km (WLTP), while the Premium lifts those numbers to 490km or 427km respectively.

We don't know yet whether that means battery or efficiency changes, but watch this space, as all will be revealed in the coming days.

Finally, Chinese analysts are expecting price cuts for the updated Dolphin, as BYD's self-declared war on ICE manufacturers continues.

Currently, the cheapest Dolphin lists in China at an AUD equivalent of $22,252, but for a vehicle lacking the spec of Australian vehicles.

In Australia, the Dolphin is already Australia's cheapest EV, listing a $38,890 for the Dynamic. Whether price cuts in China would be passed on to Australia remain to be seen.