BYD Dolphin cost to own in the Philippines — the true 5-year total

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

The BYD Dolphin starts at ₱1,438,000. Over 5 years, owning one (EV) costs about ₱1,541,152 in the Philippines as of July 2, 2026 — ₱25,686/month, ₱25.69/km — including depreciation, charging (with the ~12% charging loss most calculators ignore), maintenance, insurance, financing and registration. That's ₱90,932 more than a comparable Ford Ranger 2.0 XLS 4x2 (diesel) over the same 5 years.

BYD Dolphin incentives & grants

No national cash purchase rebate in the Philippines (unlike Thailand's EV3.5). EV support is tax/tariff relief already baked into the sticker price (EVIDA 0% CBU import tariff to 2028; 0% excise on pure BEVs) plus non-cash perks (number-coding/UVVRP exemption, priority LTO registration) — none of it is a cheque, so none is in the totals above. Source: DOE EVIDA/CREVI · RA 11697.

BYD Dolphin · the Philippines · 5-year estimate₱1,541,152 total · ₱25,686/mo · ₱25.69/km

Where the money goes

5-year total cost of ownership by component, by vehicle (PHP). Estimates; sources dated in the methodology.
Cost component	Electric · BYD Dolphin	Petrol · Ford Ranger 2.0 XLS
Depreciation (estimated)	₱848,420 (55%)	₱634,340 (44%)
Charging / fuel	₱166,849 (11%)	₱315,093 (22%)
↳ of which charging loss	12% (~₱20,022)	—
Maintenance	₱54,000 (4%)	₱90,000 (6%)
Insurance	₱190,000 (12%)	₱140,000 (10%)
Financing interest	₱269,883 (18%)	₱258,787 (18%)
Registration & fees	₱12,000 (1%)	₱12,000 (1%)
Total cost of ownership	₱1,541,152	₱1,450,220

BYD Dolphin specs & assumptions

Starting price: ₱1,438,000manufacturer
Powertrain: Electric
Efficiency: 13 kWh/100kmWLTP
Range: 410 kmWLTP
the Philippines electricity: 14.48₱/kWhMeralco
Annual km (assumed): 12,000the Philippines average

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What the numbers say

The BYD Dolphin costs about ₱1,541,152 to own over 5 years in the Philippines — ₱25,686/month, ₱25.69/km at 12,000 km/yr — and depreciation is the biggest line: ₱848,420, 55% of the total (as of July 2, 2026).

The Ford Ranger 2.0 XLS 4x2 (diesel) holds a slim ₱90,932 lead over 5 years — a close result, but a real one at these rates and distances.
The BYD Dolphin pulls ahead of the Ford Ranger 2.0 XLS 4x2 (diesel) if you drive more than about 18,000 km/yr.
Where the BYD Dolphin's ₱1,541,152 actually goes: depreciation ₱848,420 (55%), financing interest ₱269,883 (18%), insurance ₱190,000 (12%), charging ₱166,849 (11%), maintenance ₱54,000 (4%), registration & fees ₱12,000 (1%).
Per km, that is ₱14.14 of depreciation and ₱2.78 of charging, with ₱8.76 for everything else — ₱25.69/km all-in.
Charging vs the fleet: the BYD Dolphin's 5-year charging bill (₱166,849) runs ₱32,086 below the ₱198,935 median of the 9 EVs we price at the same rates.

What we assume for maintenance

Assumed ₱10,800/yr for an EV at 12,000 km/yr — about ₱54,000 of the 5-year total above. On this market's assumptions an EV runs about ₱7,200/yr less in maintenance than a petrol car (₱10,800 vs ₱18,000). See the methodology for sources; adjustable in the calculator.

Cost to charge the BYD Dolphin at home

The BYD Dolphin runs about ₱213.91 per 100 km at home — versus about ₱511.00 for a typical 7 L/100km petrol car. Home charging only (the ~12% AC charging loss is included); public DC fast-charging is billed per session by each network — often 2–3× the home rate — and isn't in these figures.

Per 100 km at home: ₱213.9113 kWh/100km + 12% charging loss × ₱14.48/kWh
A typical 7 L/100km petrol car: ₱511.00/100kmat ₱73.00/L — for comparison

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FAQ

How much does it cost to charge the BYD Dolphin at home?

About ₱213.91 per 100 km — home charging, with the ~12% AC charging loss included, at ₱14.48/kWh. A typical 7 L/100km petrol car costs about ₱511.00 per 100 km.

How much does the BYD Dolphin battery replacement cost?

Most EVs never need a battery-pack replacement inside the manufacturer's battery warranty (typically 8 years / 160,000 km), so no replacement cost is in the 5-year total above — see the methodology for how battery life is treated.

What does the BYD Dolphin really cost to own over 5 years in the Philippines?

The BYD Dolphin costs about ₱1,541,152 to own over 5 years in the Philippines — about ₱25,686/month — including depreciation, charging, maintenance, insurance, registration and financing.

How much does the BYD Dolphin cost per month in the Philippines?

About ₱25,686/month over 5 years (₱25.69/km) — depreciation, charging, insurance, maintenance, registration and financing included.

Is the BYD Dolphin cheaper to own than the Ford Ranger 2.0 XLS 4x2 (diesel)?

No — about ₱1,541,152 vs ₱1,450,220 over 5 years in the Philippines: ₱90,932 more.

How much does charging cost for the BYD Dolphin over 5 years?

About ₱166,849 at the Philippines rates (including the ~12% AC charging loss) — already inside the total above.

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