Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD will soon sell its all-electric hatchback Dolphin in the European market. With a base price of €29,990, the automaker positions the model to rival Germany’s Volkswagen ID.3.
BYD announced that it would begin deliveries of the Dolphin EV in the fourth quarter of 2023 after collecting pre-orders beginning this summer.
About the Dolphin
BYD Dolphin is 6.5 inches smaller than its stablemate Atto 3 (Yuan Plus). Nonetheless, it has the same front-mounted electric motor.
“BYD DOLPHIN adopts the new ‘Ocean aesthetics’ design concept. The sophisticated outline of the bodywork, coupled with sharp crease lines and flowing contours, projects a confident and elegant design underpinned by an all-electric powertrain. Enjoy freedom with the BYD DOLPHIN.”
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BYD offers four variants for the Dolphin, including Active, Boost, Comfort, and Design.
The first two entry-level variants come standardly equipped with a 45kWh battery pack, which supports 7 kW AC charging and 60 kW DC fast charging.
The Active variant generates an output of 94 horsepower and a WLTP-estimated range of 211 miles. Meanwhile, the Boost variant offers 174 hp owing to its upgraded multi-link rear suspension and a 188-mile driving range. However, it would not be immediately available.
The higher-end Comfort and Design variants offer a large 60.4 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery pack. It supports 11kW AC charging and 88kW kW DC fast charging. It also generates 201 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in just seven seconds.
Nonetheless, all variants come standardly equipped with the following features:
- iconic ‘Build Your Dreams’ text engraved across the rear
- heat pump
- 12.3-inch center display
- 360-degree camera
- adaptive cruise control
- wide range of safety features
The Design variant has upgraded features, such as:
- wireless phone charging
- panoramic glass roof
- vegan leather seats
- black cabin headliner
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Dolphin deliveries will begin in Q4 2024, preceding the brand’s other carnivorous sea mammal-inspired model Seal. The BYD Seal is an RWD-based electric sedan set to compete with Tesla Model 3 and VW ID.7.
You can check BYD Dolphin’s European specifications here.
