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Decision summary
BYD DOLPHIN vs Rolls-Royce Wraith: the short answer
DOLPHIN and Wraith are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
DOLPHIN
Wraith
Maximum Power
DOLPHIN150 kW
Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
DOLPHIN310 Nm
Wraith800 Nm @ 1500-5500 rpm
Engine Size
DOLPHINNot Applicable
Wraith6592 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
DOLPHINNot Applicable
Wraith6.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
DOLPHIN155 mm
Wraith149 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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BYD DOLPHIN
Premium Extended Range EV
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
DOLPHIN
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Wraith
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
DOLPHIN
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Wraith
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
Model Introduced Year
2024
2013
Generation
First South African DOLPHIN generation
First-generation Wraith fastback coupé; this profile uses the May 2016 World technical specification aligned with the April 2016 South African 6.6T V12 listing.
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
No facelift attribution is made; this archive profile is tied to the May 2016 World technical specification rather than the different 2013 launch figures.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2016
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2023
Body Style
Hatchback
Coupe
Model Year
2026
2016
Production Status
Active
discontinued
Segment
Compact Hatchback
Ultra-luxury grand tourer
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger car
Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
Length
4290 mm
5285 mm
Width
1770 mm
1947 mm
Height
1570 mm
1507 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
3112 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
130 mm
149 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
83 l
Boot/Cargo Space
345 l
470 l
Kerb Weight
1658 kg
2360 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2068 kg
2810 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.25 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1002 mm
Rear Headroom
900 mm
941 mm
Front Legroom
1130 mm
1054 mm
Rear Legroom
740 mm
937 mm
Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Engine Code
Not Applicable
N74B66A
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
6592 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
12
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
V
Valves
Not Applicable
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
89 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
310 Nm
800 Nm @ 1500-5500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.0 sec
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
Low
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
90.5 kW/tonne
197 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
187.0 Nm/tonne
339 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
60.48 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
403.2 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
427 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
7 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
80 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-speed automatic / 8HP90
Drivetrain Layout
Front motor, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
2.813
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP90
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Instrument cluster switch gear selector
Automatic with Low selector mode; no manual override
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
8-speed automatic / 8HP90
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
6.99 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
4.59 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
10.10 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
83 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
EU5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
6.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
83
Combined Driving Range
427 km
580.42 km (calculated theoretical)
Electric Consumption
15.9 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
315 km
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
398 km
446.61 km
Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front Park Distance Control
AEB
Standard
Not confirmed
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Standard
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Head and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Standard
Front-seat side airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
Cruise Control
Standard
Active Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Available – steering-wheel vibration warning
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Available – steering-wheel vibration warning
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Rear View Camera
Standard
Rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear Park Distance Control
Reverse Camera
Standard
Rear-view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Standard
Front/rear parking assistance with surround-view camera
Around View Monitor
Standard
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Visual and audible iBrake warning
Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Natural-grain leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Heated front seats
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Optional front ventilated seats
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Optional 1,340-fibre Starlight Headliner
Steering Wheel Material
Synthetic leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Hand-stitched natural-grain leather
Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Two one-touch power windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Entry keyless access
Push Button Start
Standard
Keyless ignition
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Panoramic
Optional fixed glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
Infotainment System
12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Standard
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Number of Speakers
6
18
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full LCD instrument display
Classic analogue instruments; no tachometer
USB Ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Infotainment Screen
12.8
10.25-inch high-definition display
Touchscreen
12.8
10.25-inch high-definition display
Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
LED Headlamps
Standard
Adaptive headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Atlantis Grey + Black, Blue + Grey, Ski White + Grey
Bespoke paint with optional two-tone treatment
Headlights
Standard
Adaptive headlights
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Optional fixed glass roof
Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
Approach Angle
16 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
Tyre Size
205/50 R17
Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
17
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
327 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
Service Plan
3 years/60000 km service plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
Ownership Role
extended-range derivative
Historical South African new-car derivative documented locally from 2013 and still offered new in 2020; the March 2022 global order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Price Zar
602900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
extended-range derivative
Historical price on application
Starting Price
602900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
602900
Not confirmed
Spec
DOLPHIN
Wraith
Warranty
3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
4 years, unlimited kilometres
In depth: how these cars differ
This DOLPHIN and Wraith comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: DOLPHIN 66 vs Wraith 97.
Efficiency index: DOLPHIN 90 vs Wraith 31.
Safety-equipment index: DOLPHIN 98 vs Wraith 87.
Practicality index: DOLPHIN 56 vs Wraith 58.
Ownership-cover index: DOLPHIN not separately scored vs Wraith not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
DOLPHIN leads by 5 points
DOLPHIN and Wraith are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
DOLPHIN
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
56/100
Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
58/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBYD DOLPHIN
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 71 pts for Wraith
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, DOLPHIN leads. However, Wraith may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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