BYD Dolphin Premium Extended vs BYD Atto 2: charging cost, time & specs in Malaysia
A side-by-side comparison of the BYD Dolphin Premium Extended and BYD Atto 2 for buyers in Malaysia: battery, charging speed, realistic range and what each costs to charge at home and at a public DC station.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BYD Dolphin Premium Extended | BYD Atto 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 60.48 kWh | 45.1 kWh |
| DC fast-charge power (peak) | 80 kW | 65 kW |
| Real 10–80% DC time | 36 minutes | 29 minutes |
| AC charge power (onboard) | 11 kW | 7 kW |
| Manufacturer-claimed range | 490 km (NEDC) | 312 km (WLTP) |
| Realistic range estimate | 353 km | 265 km |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
10–80% times without a measured figure are estimates assuming constant charging power.
Charging cost comparison
| Scenario | BYD Dolphin Premium Extended | BYD Atto 2 |
|---|---|---|
| At home (AC) 20% → 80% | RM 16.12 | RM 12.02 |
| Public DC 20% → 80% | RM 50.80 | RM 37.88 |
What the numbers say
- Faster to 80%: BYD Atto 2 (about 7 minutes sooner).
- Goes further on a charge: BYD Dolphin Premium Extended (about 88 km more, realistic).
- Cheaper to charge at home: BYD Atto 2 (saves about RM 4.10).
- Cheaper at a public DC charger: BYD Atto 2 (saves about RM 12.92).
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to charge, the BYD Dolphin Premium Extended or the BYD Atto 2?
- At a public DC charger (20–80%), the BYD Atto 2 is the cheaper of the two at about RM 37.88.
Which charges faster, the BYD Dolphin Premium Extended or the BYD Atto 2?
- The BYD Atto 2 reaches 80% sooner, taking about 25 minutes on DC fast charging.
What is a BEV, and how is it different from an EV, PHEV, and HEV?
- EV (electric vehicle) is an umbrella term for any vehicle driven by an electric motor. A BEV (battery electric vehicle) is a fully electric car powered entirely by its battery and charged from the electricity grid, with no petrol engine — this is the type this calculator is built for. A PHEV (plug-in hybrid) pairs a petrol engine with a battery you can charge from the grid. An HEV is an ordinary hybrid that can't be plugged in; its battery recharges itself while you drive. There are also FCEVs, which run on hydrogen fuel cells. This calculator is for cars you charge from the grid (BEVs, and PHEVs in electric mode), so ordinary hybrids like the BYD M6 DM or Nissan Kicks e-Power aren't included.