2025 BYD Dolphin Design EV Electricity · LS75 NFG
2025 BYD Dolphin Design EV (electricity). First registered 01 Sept 2025. MOT status: No details held by DVLA. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BYD DOLPHIN DESIGN EV
- Year / Origin
- 2025 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No details held by DVLA
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- ELECTRICITY
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS75 NFG Key Findings
- First MOT due by 29/09/2028
- Taxed until 01/10/2026
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MOT Status
First MOT not yet due
This vehicle is too new to require an MOT test. UK law requires the first MOT by the third anniversary of registration.
First MOT due by 29/09/2028
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Our Verdict
As a nearly-new 2025 BYD Dolphin Design
Because this BYD Dolphin Design EV is just out of its first registration year, your buying approach should differ from a used car purchase. Focus on confirming the remaining manufacturer warranty — BYD typically offers a generous warranty package, often around 4 years for the vehicle and 8 years for the battery, which is a significant selling point. Ask the seller for evidence of the original purchase invoice, the build and delivery date, and confirmation of which dealership the vehicle was supplied through. Inspect the battery health report if available, as this is the single most important factor for any used EV.
Check whether the car is being sold by a franchised BYD dealer, a non-franchised used car retailer, or privately, as this affects warranty transfer and any consumer rights you have under the Consumer Rights Act. Verify the charging cable and granny charger are present, and confirm whether the vehicle has the heat pump option fitted, as this materially affects winter range. If the seller is a BYD franchise, ask for the most recent service record (the first inspection is usually at 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first).
Running costs for the BYD Dolphin Design EV are competitive within the small EV segment. Electricity costs will depend on your home charging tariff and mileage, but at an average of 7,071 miles per year (the model's average) and assuming roughly 3.5 miles per kWh with home charging at 25p/kWh, fuel-equivalent costs would be around £500 per year. Road tax (VED) is currently £0 for fully electric vehicles, though this is subject to change in future budgets. Insurance sits in a low group for the Dolphin, typically group 20-25 depending on variant, which is favourable for a 2025 EV.
Servicing costs are minimal compared to a petrol car — there are no oil changes, spark plugs, or exhaust components — but you should budget for brake fluid changes every two years, coolant flushes, and eventual tyre replacement. Annual maintenance for a vehicle of this age is typically £150-£250. Overall, realistic annual running costs for this Dolphin Design, assuming average mileage and home charging, would be in the region of £800-£1,100 once you include a modest allowance for tyres and scheduled maintenance.
With no MOT history to draw on, your inspection must focus on areas that an MOT test would normally flag on a three-year-old car. Check the condition of all tyres, including tread depth (legal minimum 1.6mm but BYD recommends replacement around 3mm for EVs), and look for uneven wear which can indicate alignment or suspension issues — a known area worth checking on any EV due to battery weight. Inspect the charging port and cable for damage, and verify that both AC and DC fast charging function correctly if you have access to a charger during viewing.
Examine the bodywork for panel alignment gaps, scratches, or stone chips, particularly around the front bumper and bonnet, which are common on nearly-new cars that have done motorway mileage. Test all interior electronics, including the touchscreen infotainment, reversing camera, climate control, and seat heating if fitted. Open the bonnet and check for any signs of rodent damage to wiring, which is a recurring issue in EVs parked for long periods. Finally, request a battery state-of-health (SoH) report from any dealer — a healthy BYD Dolphin battery should show above 95% capacity if the car is less than two years old.
This grey BYD Dolphin Design EV was first registered in September 2025, making it roughly 12 months old at the time of writing and therefore too new to require an MOT test (which becomes mandatory at three years of age in the UK). No MOT history exists for this registration. The BYD Dolphin model's aggregate MOT pass rate across 3,744 analysed vehicles stands at 89.8%, which is a broadly favourable figure. Average annual mileage for the model sits at 7,071 miles, though this individual vehicle's mileage is not stated in the data provided.
The BYD Dolphin shows a respectable 89.8% MOT pass rate across 3,744 vehicles analysed, which is broadly comparable to other small EVs in the UK market, though the brand's limited presence means long-term reliability data is still maturing.
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MOT Status
First MOT not yet due
This vehicle is too new to require an MOT test. UK law requires the first MOT by the third anniversary of registration.
First MOT due by 29/09/2028
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