What is a 2025 BYD Dolphin worth?
Our estimate for a 1-year-old BYD Dolphin in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2025 Dolphin on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2025 model sits today: 1 year in, 32% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 18% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 348 632 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 286 401 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 196 281 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 152 351 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 6 094/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R 539 900 | — | See value → |
| 2025 (this page) | R 348 632 | +R 191 268 to newest | |
| 2024 | R 271 470 | +R 268 430 to newest | See value → |
2025 BYD Dolphin: common questions
What is a 2025 BYD Dolphin worth in South Africa?
Around R 348 632 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 380 009 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 317 255. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 306 796.
Is a 2025 BYD Dolphin a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 32% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 348 632 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 152 351 more. As a chinese (new entrant) model, it holds value well for its age, so you are paying for retention you will largely get back.
What did a 2025 BYD Dolphin cost new?
About R 511 754 at launch pricing in 2025 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 68% of that.
What would financing a 2025 BYD Dolphin cost monthly?
At R 348 632 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 6 094 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.