BYD Dolphin vs GAC Aion UT
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
The BYD Dolphin is the cheaper way in, starting $2,000 lower at $29,990 (MRLP · before on-roads). For range, the GAC Aion UT goes further: 430 km WLTP against 427 km. The BYD Dolphin is cheaper to run: about $3.70 per 100 km charging at home against $3.92. The BYD Dolphin charges faster on a DC fast charger, peaking at 89 kW. Owners rate the BYD Dolphin 7.1/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $29,990 MRLP · before on-roads | $31,990 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Highest price | $36,990 MRLP · before on-roads | $35,990 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Best range (WLTP) | 427 km | 430 km |
| Largest battery | 60.48 kWh | 60 kWh |
| Max power | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Max torque | 310 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 7 s | 7.3 s |
| Max DC charging | 89 kW | 87 kW |
| AC charging | 7.4 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy use | 13.2 kWh/100 km | 14 kWh/100 km |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | $3.70 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 | $3.92 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space | 345 L | 440 L |
| Body | Hatch | Hatch |
| Warranty | 6 years / 150,000 km | 8 years / unlimited km |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | Not yet rated |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Lowest price: $29,990
- Cheapest to run: $3.70 per 100 km
- Fastest DC charging: 89 kW
- Quickest 0–100 km/h: 7 s
- Biggest battery: 60.48 kWh
- Longest WLTP range: 430 km
Running costs side by side
Cost to drive 100 km when charging at home (28c/kWh), and the yearly bill at 15,000 km, against a petrol and a hybrid SUV at today's Melbourne fuel prices.
| Charging | BYD Dolphin | GAC Aion UT |
|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $3.70 per 100 km | $3.92 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $2.90 per 100 km | $3.08 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $9.90 per 100 km | $10.50 per 100 km |
Official laboratory energy and fuel figures; real-world use is usually higher for every car. Electricity: Victorian Default Offer 2026–27iSource: Essential Services Commission – Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 (flat rates 26–32c/kWh across Melbourne networks) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Fuel: Melbourne median prices, 29 Oct 2026iSource: FuelCrisis.com.au – Greater Melbourne median unleaded 91, 29 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026. Public charging: typical network pricesiSource: Canberra Times – cost of fast charging (Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla, BP Pulse: 59–79c/kWh, July 2026) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Each car's page has a calculator for your own kilometres and rates.