What does a BYD Dolphin Comfort really cost?
Consumption (WLTP): 15.9 kWh/100 km · CO₂ 0 g/km
Every figure below is computed for this model — list price €33,990 (checked 27 Sept 2026), current tax and tariff assumptions, methodology open.
Monthly total cost by usage profile
| Profile | €/month | €/km |
|---|---|---|
| Low mileage (10,000 km/yr, 60 % charged at home) | €595 | €0.71 |
| Standard (15,000 km/yr, 80 % charged at home) | €637 | €0.51 |
| High mileage (25,000 km/yr, 70 % charged at home) | €744 | €0.36 |
about the Compact average
What the cost is made of
- DepreciationAnchored€46771 %
- EnergyCalibrated€9915 %
- Vehicle taxOfficial€0
- InsuranceCalibrated€6610 %
- Maintenance & tyresModel€294 %
- THG bonusMarket-€25
- Total€637
Evidence classes: Official = rule or official value · Anchored = published market figure · Calibrated = model tuned to measured data · Model = documented estimate · Market = current market rate
Depreciation
Estimated value after 3 years (15,000 km/yr): ~€15,160 of €33,990 (−55 %). Based on a published residual — autobild.de 09.02.2026 (Schwacke) (basis 36m/60000km).
Charging scenarios
- 100 % at home: €88/mo
- Mostly public (20 % home): €132/mo
Cheaper alternatives (Compact)
- Alpine A290 GT (2024–) — €632/mo, €5 less
- Lynk & Co 02 Core (2024–) — €623/mo, €14 less
- Cupra Raval VZ (2026–) — €621/mo, €16 less
Frequently asked
How much does a BYD Dolphin Comfort cost per month?
At 15,000 km/yr and 80 % home charging: about €637 per month all-in (depreciation, energy, tax, insurance, maintenance). At 10,000 km ~€595; at 25,000 km ~€744.
How much value does a BYD Dolphin Comfort lose?
After 3 years an estimated ~€15,160 remains (−55 %). Basis: published residual (autobild.de 09.02.2026 (Schwacke)).
What does charging a BYD Dolphin Comfort cost?
Home-only ~€88/month; mostly public ~€132/month (15,000 km/yr, current tariffs, incl. real-world consumption uplift).