BYD Dolphin is among the best selling electric vehicles in China since its launch last year. It’s finally available outsite Chinese carmaker’s home country. European pricing starts at €29,990 for the Active variant and goes all the way to €37,990 for the Dolphin Design. There four versions available for order; Active, Boost, Comfort, and Design.
The first two variants comes with 44,9-kWh LFP battery, single electric motor, 60-kW DC, and 7-kW AC charging support. Boost version comes with an upgraded 177-HP motor and a slightly reduced 310-kilometers of WLTP range. Active, on the other hand, can get more out of its decent battery with up to 340 km range.
Dolphin Comfort and Design variants carries a much more powerful 204-HP (150-kW) electric motor and 60,4 kWh battery pack. The range is 427 kilometers and DC/AC charging rates are higher as well, 88-kW and 11-kW respectively.
All BYD Dolphin variants comes equipped with a energy-saving heat pump system, which is essential for Europe’s severe winter season. There is a 12.8-inch infotainment display powered by BYD’s own DiLink software. It supports keyless entry with NFC-enabled smartphones. Design variant also offers a huge panoramic glass roof, wireless charging for mobil devices, and sportier animal-free leather seats.
BYD Dolphin deliveries in Europe will start in the end of 2023.
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