All comparisons
BYD Atto 3 vs BYD Dolphin
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 6,199,000 vs NPR 4,115,000
The verdict
The BYD Atto 3 takes 5 of the 7 measures to the BYD Dolphin's 1, with 1 measure tied.
- The BYD Dolphin undercuts the BYD Atto 3 by Rs 20.8 lakh — about 34% of the more expensive car's price.
- The BYD Atto 3 carries 45 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- On the manufacturers' own claims the BYD Atto 3 goes 5 km further per charge. Expect both to fall short of those figures on hill routes.
- Tax band matters here: the BYD Atto 3 sits above the Rs 50 lakh line where the Clean Infrastructure Levy bites hardest, while the BYD Dolphin does not.
Spec by spec
| Measure | BYD Atto 3 | BYD Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | NPR 6,199,000 | ★NPR 4,115,000 |
| Power | ★100 kW (136 hp) | 70 kW (95 hp) |
| Battery | ★49.92 kWh (Blade LFP) | 44.9 kWh (Blade LFP) |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | ★345 km (claimed) | 340 km (claimed) |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | ★310 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | ★175 mm | 130 mm |
| Safety rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the BYD Atto 3 or the BYD Dolphin?
The BYD Dolphin is cheaper at NPR 4,115,000 against NPR 6,199,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
BYD Atto 3 vs BYD Dolphin — which is better for Nepali roads?
The BYD Atto 3 takes 5 of the 7 measures to the BYD Dolphin's 1, with 1 measure tied. The BYD Dolphin undercuts the BYD Atto 3 by Rs 20.8 lakh — about 34% of the more expensive car's price.