The BYD Dolphin is an electric car that will be sold all over the world. It’s the first BYD to be based on the brand’s new EV architecture “e-platform 3.0” which will underpin a series of upscale EVs. The Dolphin is also the first BYD featuring the brand’s new design language called “Marine Aesthetics”. BYD’s German chief designer Wolfgang Egger who formerly was head of design at Audi Group is responsible for their designs. Other models in the series will have names like Seal, Sealion and Seagull. The series will include a sedan and a crossover.
Dimensions are: 4,070/1,770/1,570mm, with a 2,700mm wheelbase.
The Dolphin is powered by a 95hp electric motor with 180Nm of torque, mated to either a 30.7kWh or 44.9kWh battery pack. NEDC range is 301km and 405km respectively. Top speed is 160 km/h.
Prices range from 93,800 yuan (€ 12.300,- / US$14,500) to 121,800 yuan (€ 16.000,- / US$18,800).
Car sales statistics from China only include domestic production and exclude imported models.
BYDDolphin2021 |
BYDDolphin2022 |
|
| January | 10.602 | |
| February | 8.565 | |
| March | 10.501 | |
| April | 12.040 | |
| May | 6.430 | |
| June | 10.282 | |
| July | 21.005 | |
| August | 1.755 | 23.298 |
| September | 3.000 | 24.855 |
| October | 6.018 | 25.240 |
| November | 8.809 | |
| December | 10.016 |
BYDDolphin |
|
| 2021 | 29.598 |
Sources: Manufacturers, Chooseauto.
BYDDolphin2021 |
BYDDolphin2022 |
|
| January | 10.602 | |
| February | 8.565 | |
| March | 10.501 | |
| April | 12.040 | |
| May | 6.430 | |
| June | 10.282 | |
| July | 21.005 | |
| August | 1.755 | 23.298 |
| September | 3.000 | 24.855 |
| October | 6.018 | 25.240 |
| November | 8.809 | |
| December | 10.016 |
BYDDolphin |
|
| 2021 | 29.598 |