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BYD Dolphin

BYD Dolphin

A stylish, compact electric car that’s easy to drive and park — perfect for exploring Chiang Mai with comfort and convenience.

HatchbackFully electric5 seatsUnlimited mileageFirst-class insurance (included)

฿990/day

Per day on longer rentals: ฿690

  • · First-class insurance included
  • · Unlimited mileage
  • · Free airport and city delivery
  • · Free cancellation up to 24 h before collection

No credit card needed, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. We check the car is free and confirm your booking.

Specifications

Seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
Transmission
Automatic
Range per charge
410 km
Battery
44.9 kWh
Charging connector
CCS2
Peak fast-charge
60 kW
Luggage
1 large · 2 small

What's included in the price

Included

  • · Damage to the vehicle from an accident
  • · Third-party injury and property damage
  • · Theft of the vehicle
  • · 24-hour roadside assistance
  • · Unlimited mileage
  • · A full charge on day one, at no cost
  • · Free delivery and collection at Chiang Mai airport and across the city centre
  • · A person on the phone, 24 hours a day

Not included

  • · The first THB 3,000 of damage when you are at fault or there is no third party
  • · Electricity for charging after that first full charge
  • · Traffic fines, tolls and parking charges
  • · Tyres, glass and undercarriage
  • · Damage caused while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • · Damage when the driver is not named on the contract or holds no licence valid in Thailand
  • · Taking the vehicle outside Thailand

Our charging policy

You collect the car fully charged at no cost. Return it at a similar level; if it is lower we charge the actual cost at ฿8 per unit.

We do not use the petrol-car "full-to-full" rule. Charging an EV to 100% at a fast charger takes disproportionately long and is not good for the battery.

Deposit and documents

Deposit

฿3,000

Payable by Cash or a credit-card hold · returned in full on the day you hand the car back, once we have checked it over. It is not deducted from the rental.

Documents to bring

  • · Your original driving licence, held for at least 1 year(s)
  • · The driver must be 21 or older
  • · Visitors from abroad: your original International Driving Permit together with your home-country licence and your passport

Driving without an IDP is a fineable offence and, more importantly, your insurer can refuse the claim — which would leave you personally liable for the full cost of any damage. How to get an IDP

Cover options

  • First-class insurance (included)

    Included in the price

    Excess ฿3,000

    Included with every car at no extra cost. THB 3,000 excess applies if you are at fault.

  • Zero excess cover

    Featured

    +฿300/day

    Excess ฿0

    Add THB 300 per day to remove the excess entirely, and to include tyres and glass.

Extras and add-ons

  • Child seat

    Standard child seat for ages 9 months to 4 years, fitted before handover. Capped at THB 900 per rental.

    ฿150per day

  • Additional driver

    Adds a second named driver to the contract, charged once per rental. The licence must be shown at handover — drivers not named on the contract are not covered by the insurance.

    ฿300per rental

  • Delivery outside the city centre

    Delivery and collection at your accommodation within 25 km of central Chiang Mai, charged once per rental. Delivery inside the city centre and to the airport is already free.

    ฿300per rental

  • Portable Wi-Fi router

    Unlimited-data portable Wi-Fi covering northern Thailand, capped at THB 600 per rental. Useful for navigation on mountain roads where phone signal drops out.

    ฿100per day

FAQ

How much is the deposit and when do I get it back?
Deposit ranges from 3,000 THB depending on the vehicle model and is clearly stated on each vehicle's page as well as on the summary page before confirming the booking. Cash payment is accepted—no credit card required. The deposit is separate from the rental fee and is not deducted from it. We refund it in full on the return day as soon as the vehicle inspection is complete. If there are any damages subject to deductions, we will always inform you of the itemized details and amounts beforehand.
How easy is charging in Chiang Mai, and how long does it take?
It is straightforward. Chiang Mai has fast chargers at the major shopping malls, at petrol stations on the main roads, and at many hotels. All our cars use the CCS2 connector, which nearly every fast charger in Thailand supports. A fast charge from 20% to 80% takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes — about the length of one meal stop. We hand the car over fully charged at no cost on day one, and send you a list of chargers along your planned route over LINE before you set off.
Is parking difficult in the Chiang Mai Old City?
Inside the moat the lanes are narrow and street parking fills up quickly from late afternoon onwards. If your accommodation is inside the Old City, ask the hotel about parking before you book — some have none at all. A small car like the BYD Dolphin fits spaces an SUV cannot, which is the main reason we recommend it for Old City stays. Parking is easier around Tha Phae Gate and Chang Khlan Road, and the shopping-mall car parks are open to everyone and rarely full.
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