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New BYD Dolphin

Launched in September 2023, the new BYD Dolphin is the second BYD car to be launched in the UK. It sits just below the BYD ATTO 3 in the BYD line-up and is of similar size to a Peugeot 208 or Vauxhall Corsa. This small city hatchback has five doors and is suitable for in town, city and countryside driving.

The BYD Dolphin won two Carbuyer 2024 awards – ‘Car of the Year’ and ‘Best Small Electric Car’ – thanks to its efficiency, technology features and electric range. Carbuyer stated that the BYD Dolphin is a ‘great-value car’, putting it in a good position against its competitors, such as the MG4 and Peugeot e-208.

BYD cars

BYD is a pioneer in renewable technology, including batteries, solar energy and hybrid and electric cars. Since producing its first cars in 2005, it is now a world-leading electric car manufacturer.

Beginning as a battery manufacturing company, BYD has put a lot of effort into the research and innovation of electric cars and their components. Their Blade Battery is considered to be one of the safest batteries on the market due to its ability to withstand extreme conditions.

BYD’s third generation of electric car platforms, the e-Platform 3.0, boasts superb structural integrity and higher efficiency. It also features the world’s first 8-in-1 electric powertrain as standard.

What BYD Dolphin trims are there?

• New BYD Dolphin Active
• New BYD Dolphin Boost
• New Dolphin Comfort
• New Dolphin Design

The entry-level BYD Dolphin Active and Boost trims are yet to launch in the UK, but they’re expected to arrive in 2024. The Comfort and Design trims entered the UK market on launch, with the Design being the flagship trim.

The BYD Dolphin Comfort and Design both have 60.4kWh batteries and are capable of charging at a rate of 88kW DC and 11kW AC. The DC charging time (30% – 80%) for both is 29 minutes.

The Comfort trim features 16-inch alloys, a rotating touchscreen, a 360-degree camera and heated front seats. The Design trim adds to this with two-tone paint colour options, tri-colour alloys, wireless phone charging and a panoramic roof.

Choose from four colours on the Comfort trim: Urban Grey, Cream White, Coral Pink or Amethyst Purple. The Design adds the choice of bi-colour paint options, featuring an Urban Grey roof.

Technology features of the BYD Dolphin

The BYD Dolphin features a huge range of technology as standard on all trims. This includes the iconic BYD rotating infotainment touchscreen, which you can easily switch from portrait to landscape mode with a touch of a button or by using voice commands.

BYD voice control is standard on all trims and can be used for a variety of functions, including operating windows and air conditioning. A 360-degree camera makes manoeuvring simple and keyless entry and start means it’s easier to get going.

Electric features include vehicle-to-load (VtoL) capability and a heat pump as standard. Vehicle to load can be used to power external electric items, such as a laptop, portable heater or plug-in cool box, making journeys that bit smoother.

The higher-level trims feature a six-speaker sound system with optimisation, a larger on-board charger, wireless phone charging and heated front seats.

BYD Dolphin range

The range for the Dolphin Comfort and the Dolphin Design is 265 miles*, with a power output of 204PS possible from both trims.

The BYD Dolphin 11kW onboard charger is an impressive addition to this small hatchback car, which makes the charging process that bit quicker. Both the Comfort and Design models have an 11kW onboard charger, while the Active and Boost trims will have a 7kW onboard charger.

Charging time for the Active and Boost trims will be 28 minutes and the Comfort and Design trims can manage 30% – 80% in 29 minutes.*

New BYD Dolphin for sale

Whether you’re looking to finance a new BYD Dolphin or buy one for cash price, we have a range of brand-new BYD cars available to buy online safely with Click & Collect and home delivery options also available.

Contact our BYD dealer today, or check out our dedicated Dolphin page for more information or to book a test drive.

*WLTP range stated, actual range varies on factors such as driving behaviour, external elements and vehicle maintenance.