BYD DOLPHIN
General / Powertrain & Battery Options
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Pure electric drivetrain, front‐wheel drive. BYD Media+2carwow.co.uk+2
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Two battery size choices:
• ~ 44.9 kWh LFP Blade Battery, giving ~ 211 miles range (Active) / ~ 193 miles (Boost) WLTP. BYD Media
• ~ 60.4 kWh LFP Blade Battery, giving ~ 265 miles WLTP. BYD Media+1 -
Motor power varies by trim:
• The Active trim uses ~ 70 kW (≈ 95 PS) motor. BYD Media
• The Boost trim: ~ 130 kW (≈ 176 PS) motor. BYD Media+1
• Higher trims (Comfort / Design) use the 60.4 kWh battery and correspondingly stronger performance. BYD Media -
Acceleration: 0-62 mph in 7 seconds for the more powerful trims. BYD+1
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Top speed: ~ 99 mph. BYD+1
Range & Charging
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WLTP ranges: up to ~ 265 miles for the 60.4 kWh version. BYD Media+1
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Charging: AC charging ‒
• Active trim: up to 7 kW AC. BYD Media
• Boost / higher trims: up to 11 kW AC (3-phase) for larger battery versions. BYD Media+1 -
DC rapid charging:
• 100 kW DC for the 60.4 kWh battery version, allowing 30-80% in ~ 29 minutes. BYD Media
• For the 44.9 kWh battery, DC charging capability is lower (≈ 60 kW) in some trim levels. BYD Media
Dimensions & Practicality
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Five-door hatchback. Seats for 5. carwow.co.uk+1
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Overall dimensions: approx 4,290 mm long × 1,770 mm wide × 1,570 mm tall. Wheelbase ~ 2,700 mm. carwow.co.uk+1
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Boot / cargo space:
• With rear seats up: ~ 345–364 litres. carwow.co.uk+1
• With rear seats down: ~ 1,310-1,329 litres. carwow.co.uk
Interior, Comfort & Features
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Standard equipment is generous. Features include vegan leather upholstery, heated front seats, and in higher trims heating + ventilation for driver seats. BYD+2BYD Media+2
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Multi-function steering wheel. BYD+1
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Infotainment: electrically rotatable touchscreen; DAB+ & FM radio; navigation; voice control (“Hi, BYD”); wireless smartphone charging. BYD+2BYD+2
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Connectivity: Cloud services via BYD app; multiple USB-C ports front & rear. BYD+1
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Comfort features: LED reading lights; anti-pinch windows; ambient lighting; heated / folding door mirrors; rear seats split folding. BYD+1
Design & Safety
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Styled under BYD’s Ocean Aesthetics design theme, with friendly / playful hatchback lines. BYD Media
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Uses BYD Blade Battery (LFP) for safety, durability. BYD+1
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Body includes structure optimised for EV safety. BYD Media
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Euro NCAP / safety rating: 5-star rated. carwow.co.uk+1
Pricing & Trims
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Trim levels: Active, Boost, Comfort, Design. BYD Media+1
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Price range UK (OTR): ~ £26,195 to £31,695 depending on trim / battery.







