hatchback · 2023–2026
BYD Dolphin Comfort / Design 60.48 kWh: charging cost and time
A 60.5 kWh battery (gross) and 427 km of WLTP range give about 14.2 kWh per 100 km. A full charge at home takes roughly 8.2 hours on a 7.4 kW wallbox and costs between $3.83 and $30.04 depending on where you live.
Specifications
| Battery | 60.5 kWh (gross) |
|---|---|
| Rated range | 427 km WLTP |
| Efficiency | 14.2 kWh/100 km (7 km per kWh) |
| Max AC charging | 11 kW |
| Max DC charging | 88 kW |
| Connector | CCS2 |
What a full charge costs
Energy delivered = 60.5 kWh × 1.10 for AC charging losses = 66.5 kWh from the grid. Per 100 km uses the same 10% loss.
| Country · price | Full charge | Per 100 km |
|---|---|---|
| United States · $0.184/kWh | $12.27 | $2.88 |
| United Kingdom · $0.359/kWh | $23.88 | $5.61 |
| Germany · $0.452/kWh | $30.04 | $7.05 |
| India · $0.058/kWh | $3.83 | $0.9 |
| Bangladesh · $0.074/kWh | $4.94 | $1.16 |
How long a charge takes
- Home, 7.4 kW single-phase wallbox (car limit 11 kW): about 8.2 hours from empty to full.
- Three-phase 11 kW: about 5.5 hours.
- Standard 2.3 kW socket: about 26 hours — overnight covers 162 km of range.
- DC fast charging 10–80% at 88 kW peak (≈ 70% average): about 41 minutes.
Calculate for your own rate and trip
- Charging cost with your electricity rate
- Charging time on your charger
- Real-world range in winter or at speed
- Running cost versus a petrol car
Source
Figures from BYD Europe. Range figures are laboratory ratings; real consumption varies 10–30% with speed, temperature, and load.