Electric Hatchback

Rent a BYD Dolphin on Koh Samui

The BYD Dolphin rents on Koh Samui from ฿850 per day in low season, averaging ฿1,100 per day across the year. It seats 5, takes 2 large bags, and comes with comprehensive first-class insurance with Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), a refundable ฿5,000 deposit and free delivery anywhere on the island.

BYD Dolphin rental rates on Koh Samui

Rental rates in Thai baht. Headline rate: **฿1,100 average per day**.
Duration	Low season	High season
Per day	฿850	฿1,300
Per week	฿5,000	฿8,000
Per month	฿14,500	฿22,000

About the BYD Dolphin

The BYD Dolphin is the cheapest electric car on Koh Samui and by some margin the most common - BYD sells more EVs in Thailand than anyone, and the Dolphin is its volume model. A 44.9 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery gives roughly 300 km of real island range, the cabin is far better equipped than the price suggests, and running costs are a fraction of an equivalent petrol hatchback.

BYD Dolphin specification

Manufacturer	BYD
Model	Dolphin
Type	Electric Hatchback
Fuel type	Electric
Battery	44.9 kWh
Range	around 300 km of real island driving
Motor	70 kW (95 hp)
Connector	Type 2 (AC) / CCS2 (DC)
AC charging	about 7 hours at 7 kW
DC fast charging	about 40 minutes from 10% to 80% at 60 kW
Transmission	Automatic (single-speed)
Seats	5
Doors	5
Luggage	2 large bags
Security deposit	฿5,000 (refundable)
Insurance	Comprehensive first-class insurance with Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
Equipment	Air conditioning Automatic climate control Rotating touchscreen Bluetooth Apple CarPlay USB Reversing camera Parking sensors Keyless entry Push-button start

What is included

Comprehensive first-class insurance with Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is included with every rental - there is no separate insurance upsell at handover.
Minimum rental period is 3 days.
A refundable security deposit of ฿5,000 covers the insurance excess. It is returned in full if it is not used.
Delivery and collection anywhere on Koh Samui - your hotel, villa or the airport - are included in the rate.

Any minor damage is deducted from the deposit and the balance returned. We photograph every panel, the interior, the fuel or charge level and the odometer at handover, and you get those timestamped photos with your digital contract - so there is a record to compare against rather than an argument.

Book the BYD Dolphin

Who the BYD Dolphin suits

Couples and small families trying an EV for the first time, and anyone renting for a week or more where the fuel saving compounds. It is the lowest-risk way into electric on the island: cheap, common, and easy to get support for.

The BYD Dolphin on Koh Samui roads

Three hundred kilometres against a 51 km ring road means you will charge roughly twice a week even with heavy sightseeing. A full day out - Big Buddha, Fisherman's Village, the Na Muang waterfalls and back to Lamai - is under 90 km. Where the Dolphin's smaller battery shows is hill bases: if your villa is up a steep climb above Chaweng Noi or Bophut, expect meaningfully less range and plan on charging every second or third day. If that describes your stay, take the Extended Range version instead.

BYD Dolphin rental - frequently asked questions

How far can a BYD Dolphin go on Koh Samui?

Around 300 km of real island driving, less if you are based up a hill. For context the ring road is 51 km all the way round and a heavy day of sightseeing rarely passes 90 km, so a full charge covers three or four days.

Where can I charge a BYD Dolphin on Koh Samui?

Public DC chargers cluster around Chaweng, the airport and the main shopping centres, on networks including PEA VOLTA, EA Anywhere and PTT EV Station PluZ. Many hotels and villas also have a wallbox or will let you use a 3-pin outlet overnight. Confirm with your accommodation before you book - that is the single thing that determines whether EV rental here is effortless or mildly inconvenient.

BYD Dolphin or Dolphin Extended Range?

The standard Dolphin is cheaper and fine for most stays on the coastal strip. The Extended Range has a 60.5 kWh battery, roughly 400 km of real range and a faster motor, and it is the better choice if you are staying up in the hills, renting for a month, or planning the mainland ferry trip.