BYD Dolphin in Thailand: real highway range, charging time and trip cost
Planning facts
- Usable battery
- 60.5 kWh
- Max DC charging
- 80 kW · CCS2
- Range at 110 km/h
- 322 km
- Leg 80→10%
- 225 km
- 10–80% on 120 kW
- 44 min
- Energy / 100 km
- ฿131
Every figure on this page comes from the profile our planner uses for the BYD Dolphin Extended Range (Thai-assembled): 60.5 kWh usable, up to 80 kW DC, and a charging curve adjusted for Thai heat.
Highway range
| Speed | 100% to empty |
|---|---|
| 90 km/h | 350 km |
| 110 km/h | 322 km |
| 120 km/h | 292 km |
Between fast chargers you use 80% down to 10%: about 225 km at 110 km/h. Compare with other cars
10–80% charging time on PluZ chargers
| Charger | About |
|---|---|
| 40 kW | 64 min |
| 120 kW | 44 min |
| 180 kW | 44 min |
The car takes at most 80 kW, so a stronger charger does not help; sites that share power between plugs can deliver less.
Trips from Bangkok
| To | Distance | Stops | Charging | Total | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pattaya | 149 km | 0 | – | 1 h 44 min | arrive with 48% |
| Hua Hin | 191 km | 0 | – | 2 h 23 min | arrive with 36% |
| Khao Yai | 172 km | 0 | – | 2 h 15 min | arrive with 42% |
| Rayong | 182 km | 0 | – | 2 h 9 min | arrive with 38% |
| Chiang Mai | 685 km | 3 | 1 h 32 min | 10 h 54 min | ฿644 |
| Phuket | 850 km | 4 | 1 h 58 min | 13 h 27 min | ฿820 |
Leaving with 90%, arriving with at least 20%, cautious defaults, DC price about ฿7.4/kWh.
Frequently asked questions
What is the real highway range of the BYD Dolphin?
About 322 km at 110 km/h from 100% to empty (350 km at 90 km/h); between fast chargers you really use about 225 km (80% down to 10%).
How long does the BYD Dolphin take to charge from 10 to 80%?
About 44 minutes on a 120 kW charger in Thai heat; the car takes up to 80 kW DC.
How many charging stops does the BYD Dolphin need from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?
3 stops, 1 h 32 min of charging, about ฿644 (leaving with 90%).
Figures come from EVNav TH's planner and station data, compiled from third-party sources that are beyond our control and may be inaccurate or out of date. Plans are estimates; check before you drive.
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