BYD DOLPHIN

DOLPHIN

The BYD Dolphin is a compact electric hatchback available in two variants: Essential and Premium. The Essential model features a 70 kW motor with 180 Nm torque, offering a 340 km WLTP range. The Premium variant boosts performance with a 150 kW motor, 310 Nm torque, and a 437 km WLTP range. Both models include a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen, keyless entry, and V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) functionality. The Premium adds a 360° view monitor and multi-link rear suspension. With a spacious 345-liter cargo capacity and advanced safety features like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist, the Dolphin is a practical, tech-forward EV.

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DOLPHIN Essential
4 Door Hatch
$31,238 Driveaway
Electric 70kW
Front Wheel Drive Automatic
Exterior
Length
4720mm
Width
1770mm
Height
3073mm
Wheelbase
2700mm
Front Track
1581mm
Rear Track
1530mm
Ground Clearance
155mm
Interior
Rear Cargo Capacity Min
345L
Fuel Capacity
Offroad Capabilities
Towing Capacity
Weights
1506
1916
Other Safety
  • Front airbags - driver and front passenger
  • Side airbags - driver and front passenger
  • Side curtain airbags - front & rear
  • Dual Stage Pretensioners on front seat belts
  • ISOFIX child restraint anchorage points
  • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Intelligent emergency brake system
  • Hill Descent Control (HDC)
  • Door Open-Warning (DOW)
Air Conditioning
  • Automatic climate control
Windows
  • Power windows
Windows
  • Keyless entry
Front Seats
  • 6-way electric adjustment (driver)
  • Heated front seats
Rear Seats
  • 60/40 fold rear seats
  • Height adjustable headrests
Engine
Configuration
Electric
Power
70kW
Fuel Type
Electric
Driveline
Transmission/s
Automatic
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Electric
Battery capacity
44.9kWh
Performance
0 - 100km/h
12.3s
Electric efficiency
Range
340km
WLTP
Wheels & Tyres
Front Wheels
16"
Rear Wheels
16"
Front Tyres
195/50 R16
Rear Tyres
195/50 R16
Wheel Material
Alloy
Steering
Steering System
Electric power steering system
Suspension
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Brakes
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Interior Styling
  • Leather steering wheel
Infotainment Features
  • 12.8-inch intelligent rotating touchscreen
  • 6-speaker sound system
  • Built-in navigation
  • Music streaming
Audio Sources
  • USB
  • Bluetooth®
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto
  • Voice commands
Driver Assistance
  • Auto hold
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
  • Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
  • Intelligent Speed Limit Information (ISLI)
  • Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
  • Predictive Collision Warning (PCW)
  • Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
  • Low Speed Collision Warning (LSCW)
DOLPHIN Premium
4 Door Hatch
$38,378 Driveaway
Electric 150kW
Front Wheel Drive Automatic
Exterior
Length
4720mm
Width
1770mm
Height
3073mm
Wheelbase
2700mm
Front Track
1581mm
Rear Track
1530mm
Ground Clearance
155mm
Interior
Rear Cargo Capacity Min
345L
Fuel Capacity
Offroad Capabilities
Towing Capacity
Weights
1488
2068
Other Safety
  • Front airbags - driver and front passenger
  • Side airbags - driver and front passenger
  • Side curtain airbags - front & rear
  • Dual Stage Pretensioners on front seat belts
  • ISOFIX child restraint anchorage points
  • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Intelligent emergency brake system
  • Hill Descent Control (HDC)
  • Door Open-Warning (DOW)
Air Conditioning
  • Automatic climate control
Windows
  • Power windows
Windows
  • Keyless entry
Front Seats
  • 6-way electric adjustment (driver and passenger)
  • Heated front seats
Rear Seats
  • 60/40 fold rear seats
  • Height adjustable headrests
Engine
Configuration
Electric
Power
150kW
Fuel Type
Electric
Driveline
Transmission/s
Automatic
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Electric
Battery capacity
60.48kWh
Performance
0 - 100km/h
7.0s
Electric efficiency
Range
437km
WLTP
Wheels & Tyres
Front Wheels
17"
Rear Wheels
17"
Front Tyres
215/50 R17
Rear Tyres
215/50 R17
Wheel Material
Alloy
Steering
Steering System
Electric power steering system
Suspension
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Brakes
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Interior Styling
  • Leather steering wheel
Infotainment Features
  • 12.8-inch intelligent rotating touchscreen
  • 6-speaker sound system
  • Built-in navigation
  • Music streaming
Audio Sources
  • USB
  • Bluetooth®
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto
  • Voice commands
Driver Assistance
  • 360° view monitor
  • Auto hold
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
  • Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
  • Intelligent Speed Limit Information (ISLI)
  • Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
  • Predictive Collision Warning (PCW)
  • Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
  • Low Speed Collision Warning (LSCW)

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