BYD · Northern Territory
Estimated cost to charge a BYD Dolphin Dynamic in Northern Territory
In Northern Territory, this Dolphin has an estimated cost of $3.25 per 100 km on the cheapest home window we list, and an estimated cost of $3.99 per 100 km at the state’s average standard rate. Of the 26 variants we cover, it ranks #2 for lowest estimated off-peak cost in NT.
Head to head in NT: estimated running cost
BYD Dolphin vs Mid-size SUV (rough guide) · 250 km a week (≈ 13,000 km a year)
Estimated cost saved per year vs a petrol car
Estimated $2,045 a year
Estimated 80% less than the petrol car · estimated cost saved over 5 years: $10,225
| Item | EVBYD DolphinDynamic | PetrolMid-size SUV (rough guide)8.0 L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated cost per year | $505 | $2,550 |
| Estimated cost per month | $42 | $213 |
| Estimated cost per week | $9.71 | $49.04 |
| Estimated cost per 100 km | $3.88 | $19.62 |
| Energy use | 12.6 kWh/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km |
| Energy per year | 1,638 kWh | 1,040 L |
| Energy price used | 30.8c/kWh avg | $2.452/L |
How we estimate
- Estimates, not actual costs. Fuel and electricity only: excludes servicing, rego, insurance and supply charges.
- EV: BYD Dolphin Dynamic official lab figure; example charging 80% home off-peak, 10% home standard rate, 10% public DC fast at Northern Territory rates (average 30.8c/kWh).
- Petrol: mid-size SUV, 8 L/100 km rough guide (not an official figure for any model; pick a model in the calculator below), at $2.452/L (Darwin ULP weekly average, Australian Institute of Petroleum).
- Lab figures are usually lower than real-world use.
Estimates only, based on the assumptions shown. Your actual cost will differ. Prices last reviewed: 11 October 2026.
Estimated cost per 100 km by charging method
- Solar (lost feed-in credit) 9.33c/kWhest. $1.18
- Home off-peak (9am–3pm) 25.8294c/kWhest. $3.25
- Home standard rate 31.6788c/kWhest. $3.99
- Public DC fast charger 70c/kWhest. $8.82
- Petrol car, 8 L/100 km $2.45/Lest. $19.62
Northern Territory prices used
- Off-peak 25.8294c/kWh: Jacana Energy Time of Use, 9am–3pm rate (smart meter needed). Source
- Standard 31.6788c/kWh: Jacana Energy Standard Residential (regulated), 1 Jul 2026–30 Jun 2027. Source
- Solar 9.33c/kWh: Jacana Energy anytime solar feed-in tariff. Source
- Petrol $2.452/L: Darwin ULP weekly average. Source
- Public DC 70c/kWh: Illustrative public DC fast-charging rate used by EV Roadside. Source
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Uses 12.6 kWh per 100 km (official lab test) · source
About 13,000 km a year
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A typical figure for a mid-size suv, rough guide only.
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Fine-tune pricesPetrol $2.452/L · off-peak 25.83c · standard 31.68c · fast charger 70c
NT average $2.452/L (Australian Institute of Petroleum). Use your diesel or premium price if that’s what you buy.
Electricity rates (cents per kWh)
- At home, cheap night/off-peak rate
- At home, normal rate
- From your solar panels
Charging from your panels is free out of pocket; this is the feed-in credit you give up by not exporting. Set to 0c if you get no feed-in tariff.
- Public charger (slow)
- Public fast charger
Prefilled for Northern Territory, incl. GST: off-peak is Jacana Energy Time of Use (9am–3pm); standard is the state average. Public AC (40c) is a placeholder. Tap a rate to change it.
Lab figures are usually lower than real driving. Try +10 to +20 for lots of highway or cold weather.
Head to head: estimated running cost
BYD Dolphin vs Mid-size SUV (rough guide) · 250 km a week (≈ 13,000 km a year)
Estimated cost saved per year vs a petrol car
Estimated $2,045 a year
Estimated 80% less than the petrol car · estimated cost saved over 5 years: $10,225
| Item | EVBYD DolphinDynamic | PetrolMid-size SUV (rough guide)8.0 L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated cost per year | $505 | $2,550 |
| Estimated cost per month | $42 | $213 |
| Estimated cost per week | $9.71 | $49.04 |
| Estimated cost per 100 km | $3.88 | $19.62 |
| Energy use | 12.6 kWh/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km |
| Energy per year | 1,638 kWh | 1,040 L |
| Energy price used | 30.8c/kWh avg | $2.452/L |
How we estimate
- Estimates, not actual costs. Fuel and electricity only: excludes servicing, rego, insurance and supply charges.
- EV: BYD Dolphin Dynamic official lab figure; charging 80% home off-peak, 10% home standard rate, 10% public DC fast (average 30.8c/kWh).
- Petrol: Mid-size SUV, 8 L/100 km rough guide (not an official figure for any model), at $2.452/L (Darwin ULP weekly average, Australian Institute of Petroleum).
- Lab figures are usually lower than real-world use.
Estimates only, based on the assumptions shown. Your actual cost will differ.
Estimated yearly cost if 100% charged at home off-peak: $423 (estimated cost saved $82 a year).
Petrol would only be cheaper if your average charging rate went above an estimated 156c/kWh.
Estimated cost breakdown
Estimated yearly charging cost by source · average 30.8c/kWh
Estimated cost: EV vs petrol
Estimated yearly cost · petrol car 8 L/100 km at $2.45/L
Estimated yearly cost if your off-peak rate changes
Home off-peak rate from 0 to 50c/kWh, everything else unchanged
Assumptions and disclaimer
- Vehicle energy use: BYD Dolphin Dynamic, 12.6 kWh/100 km (Green Vehicle Guide (Australian Government), official lab test). Lab figures are measured at the wall, so charging losses are included.
- Electricity: home off-peak 25.8294c, standard 31.6788c, solar 9.33c, public AC 40c, public DC 70c per kWh.
- Petrol: Mid-size SUV (typical), 8 L/100 km at $2.45/L (Darwin ULP weekly average, Australian Institute of Petroleum).
All figures are estimates, not quotes or actual costs. They exclude supply charges, membership or idle fees, and discounts. Your actual cost will depend on your electricity plan, when and where you charge, your driving, the weather and your vehicle. Prices change, so check them with your retailer or charging network before you decide. This is general information only, not financial advice. Prices last reviewed: 11 October 2026. Methodology & sources · Disclaimer
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Lowest estimated off-peak cost in NT
- 1. Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD, 18" wheelsest. $3.23/100 km
- 2. BYD Dolphin Dynamicest. $3.25/100 km
- 3. MG MG4 64 kWh RWDest. $3.36/100 km
- 4. Tesla Model 3 RWDest. $3.56/100 km
- 5. BYD Seal Dynamicest. $3.56/100 km
- 6. MG MG4 77 kWh RWDest. $3.62/100 km
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a BYD Dolphin in Northern Territory?
At Northern Territory's Jacana Energy Time of Use, 9am–3pm rate (smart meter needed) (25.8294c/kWh), the estimated cost is $3.25 per 100 km. At the average standard rate of 31.6788c/kWh the estimated cost is $3.99 per 100 km.
What is the estimated yearly charging cost in NT?
For an example 13,000 km a year, charging 80% off-peak, 10% at the standard rate and 10% at 70c/kWh public DC chargers, the estimated yearly cost is $505, against an estimated $2,550 for a 8 L/100 km petrol car (mid-size SUV, rough guide) at Darwin's average petrol price.
Can I charge it with solar in NT?
If you charge from excess rooftop solar, the cost is the feed-in tariff you give up. At 9.33c/kWh (Jacana Energy anytime solar feed-in tariff), that's an estimated cost of $1.18 per 100 km.