BYD Dolphin 60.4 kWh EV charger: which one fits best?
The BYD Dolphin 60.4 kWh charges at home with a maximum AC power of 11 kW through a Type 2 socket. Its 60.5 kWh Blade battery takes you up to 427 km (WLTP), the range measured in the European WLTP test. The charger you pick mainly decides how quickly that battery is full again. The smaller 44.9 kWh Dolphin charges at the same 11 kW, so check the BYD EV charger overview if you drive a different version.
For the BYD Dolphin 60.4 kWh we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the BYD Dolphin 60.4 kWh
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 60.5 kWh usable (LFP Blade) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 11 kW |
| Range (WLTP) | 427 km |
| Charging time with an 11 kW charger | 5.5 hours on paper, around 6.5 hours in practice including charging losses |
| Charging plug | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | 88 kW (model year 2024), up to 110 kW from model year 2025 |
Which EV charger suits the BYD Dolphin 60.4 kWh?
On a three-phase connection the Dolphin charges at the full 11 kW, the maximum the car accepts. A 22 kW charger will not charge it any faster. An 11 kW model is therefore exactly what you need.
We think a MID meter is worth it for almost every driver. That is a certified kWh meter, which records your charging down to the kilowatt hour. In the Netherlands, and only there, that meter earns you money back through your energy supplier from 2026. Anywhere else it still gives you solid proof of what you charged at home. Our EV chargers with a MID meter all have one built in.
A full charge takes several hours, so the car is often charging while the rest of the house is using power too. Dynamic load balancing prevents a tripped fuse box. The charger measures how much power is left in your home and lowers its own draw. Our EV chargers with dynamic load balancing do that on their own.
If you charge overnight at home, that is exactly what our home EV chargers are built for.
How long does it take to charge the BYD Dolphin 60.4 kWh?
An 11 kW charger fills the 60.5 kWh battery in about 5.5 hours on paper. In practice you count on roughly 6.5 hours, because charging always costs some energy in losses. Plug the car in at 23:00 and it is full by morning.
On a single-phase connection the Dolphin charges at a fraction of that speed. A full charge then takes roughly ten to sixteen hours, depending on the amperage of your group. With a battery this size a three-phase connection is well worth arranging.
Other versions of the BYD Dolphin
Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the other version of the BYD Dolphin:
- BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active / Boost, with a smaller battery and a shorter range
Frequently asked questions
Does the BYD Dolphin 60.4 kWh need a three-phase connection?
You need a three-phase connection of 3x16 amps to charge at the full 11 kW. On a single-phase connection the charging power stays well below 11 kW, whatever charger you install. Your grid operator can arrange a three-phase connection. The rules, the waiting time and the cost differ per country.
Which plug does the BYD Dolphin 60.4 kWh use?
The Dolphin charges through a Type 2 socket, the European standard for AC charging. Every 11 kW charger in our range uses that same standard. You therefore never need an adapter at home.
Why does a MID meter matter for the Dolphin?
A MID-certified kWh meter records your charging accurately. From 2026, Dutch private drivers can earn money back on it through their energy supplier. Everywhere else it gives you a reliable basis for claiming home charging from your employer or lease company.
Should I have the charger installed?
We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is safer and it matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. In Germany that runs through a free quotation. We ship your charger worldwide, but outside those three countries you arrange the installation yourself.