Vehicle Overview
Key specifications and features at a glance
Dolphin Premium
Overview
Emgrand L EM-i
2023 - Present
Year
2026
60.48
Engine
1498
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Power
185
Electric
Fuel
PHEV
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
5
Seating
5
Detailed Specifications
Complete technical specifications comparison
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Dolphin Premium
Specification
Emgrand L EM-i
—
Engine Capacity
1498
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Cylinder Configuration
Inline
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
60.48
Battery Capacity
—
60.48
Battery Capacity Gross
18.4
BYD Blade Battery LFP
Battery Type
LFP
427 km (WLTP)
Electric Range
—
150
Power
185
310
Torque
260
7
0–100 km/h
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80
DC Fast Charging Power
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Type-2
AC Connector
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Ccs2
DC Connector
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30–80% in 29 min (30 to 80 percent at maximum DC rate)
DC Charging
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Yes
V2L
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3.3
V2L Output
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Yes
Heat Pump
—
Yes
Regenerative Braking
—
FWD
Drive Type
FWD
205 / 50 R17
Tyre Size
—
17
Wheel Size
17
5
Number of Doors
4
5
Seating Capacity
5
Ventilated disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid disc
MacPherson strut
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Multi-link
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Electric power steering
Steering Type
Electric power steering
7
Number of Airbags
—
Dimensions & Weight
Physical specifications and measurements
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Dolphin Premium
Dimension
Emgrand L EM-i
4290
Length
4790
1770
Width
1860
1570
Height
1490
2700
Wheelbase
2750
155
Ground Clearance
—
1658
Kerb Weight
—
345
Boot Space
528
1310
Boot Space (Seats Folded)
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Features Comparison
Standard and optional equipment comparison
Safety
Dolphin Premium
Feature
Emgrand L EM-i
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert
Comfort
Dolphin Premium
Feature
Emgrand L EM-i
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights
Interior Exterior
Dolphin Premium
Feature
Emgrand L EM-i
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors
Technology
Dolphin Premium
Feature
Emgrand L EM-i
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App
Charging & Battery Tech
Dolphin Premium
Feature
Emgrand L EM-i
AC home charging
DC fast-charge capable
Scheduled charging
Charging Cable Included
Portable Charger Included
Wall Charger Compatible
Battery Preconditioning
Heat Pump
EV / Hybrid Drive Features
Dolphin Premium
Feature
Emgrand L EM-i
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G
PHEV / EV-specific features
Dolphin Premium
Feature
Emgrand L EM-i
EV Drive Mode
Hybrid Drive Mode
Charge Mode
Charge Scheduling
DC Fast Charging Support
Electric vehicle features
Dolphin Premium
Feature
Emgrand L EM-i
Aero Alloy Wheels
Charging Port Light Indicator
Pros & Cons
Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle
BYD Dolphin Premium
Pros
- +Strong 150 kW performance
- +Longer 427 km WLTP range
- +Independent multi-link rear suspension
- +Standard vehicle-to-load function
- +Competitive Australian price
Cons
- −DC charging peaks at 80 kW
- −Heavier than the Essential
- −No front storage compartment
- −Touchscreen controls many functions
- −Real-world range can be lower
Geely Emgrand L EM-i Emgrand L EM-i
Pros
- +18.4 kWh plug-in hybrid battery
- +More than 80 km claimed electric range
- +Over 1000 km claimed combined range
- +Five-seat sedan packaging
- +Plug-in and petrol driving flexibility
Cons
- −Australian price is an estimate
- −Final local equipment unconfirmed
- −Exact drivetrain details not published
- −Australian safety rating unconfirmed
- −Not scheduled until first half of 2027
Which one should you buy?
Best for Practicality / Space: Geely Emgrand L EM-i Emgrand L EM-i
Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.
Our Recommendation
Choose BYD Dolphin Premium if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.
Choose Geely Emgrand L EM-i Emgrand L EM-i if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.
Bottom Line: Geely Emgrand L EM-i Emgrand L EM-i leads on practicality.
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