BYD Dolphin Premium Extended vs BYD Seal Premium: charging cost, time & specs in Malaysia
A side-by-side comparison of the BYD Dolphin Premium Extended and BYD Seal Premium 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 Seal Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 60.48 kWh | 82.56 kWh |
| DC fast-charge power (peak) | 80 kW | 150 kW |
| Real 10–80% DC time | 36 minutes | 36 minutes |
| AC charge power (onboard) | 11 kW | 7 kW |
| Manufacturer-claimed range | 490 km (NEDC) | 650 km (NEDC) |
| Realistic range estimate | 353 km | 468 km |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
Charging cost comparison
| Scenario | BYD Dolphin Premium Extended | BYD Seal Premium |
|---|---|---|
| At home (AC) 20% → 80% | RM 16.12 | RM 22.01 |
| Public DC 20% → 80% | RM 50.80 | RM 69.35 |
What the numbers say
- Goes further on a charge: BYD Seal Premium (about 115 km more, realistic).
- Cheaper to charge at home: BYD Dolphin Premium Extended (saves about RM 5.89).
- Cheaper at a public DC charger: BYD Dolphin Premium Extended (saves about RM 18.55).
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to charge, the BYD Dolphin Premium Extended or the BYD Seal Premium?
- At a public DC charger (20–80%), the BYD Dolphin Premium Extended is the cheaper of the two at about RM 50.80.
Which charges faster, the BYD Dolphin Premium Extended or the BYD Seal Premium?
- The BYD Seal Premium reaches 80% sooner, taking about 20 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.