BYD begins pre-sales of its all-new Dolphin mannequin, which was launched below the EA1 code title on the 2021 Shanghai Auto Present in April 2021, along with the all-new BYD e platform 3.0 and the X DREAM idea.

This new subcompact automobile had been accredited for manufacturing and gross sales in China in June and it must be launched fairly quickly.

It could be some of the necessary new BEVs because it’s inexpensive (in any case, it is the primary from BYD’s all-new “e” product collection) and anticipated to succeed in high-volume.

It is also the primary BYD primarily based on the brand new BYD e platform 3.0 structure, after all, geared up with the BYD Blade Battery (LFP chemistry and cell-to-pack method).

We just like the nice look of the BYD Dolphin and the trendy design method, with a easy entrance and brief overhangs.

There shall be three battery/motor configurations (see full specs down beneath) of the BYD Dolphin priced from about $15,000 to $19,300 after together with subsidies.

The bottom model is supplied with a 30.7 kWh battery for as much as 301 km (187 miles) of NEDC vary, and a 70 kW motor. The pre-sale worth of 96,800 CNY ($14,950) after subsidies seems to be very attention-grabbing.

The subsequent one is supplied with a bigger 44.9 kWh battery for as much as 405 km (252 miles) of NEDC vary and the identical 70 kW motor. There shall be two trim-levels, priced at 106,800 CNY ($16,495) and 111,800 CNY ($17,267) after subsidies.

The highest model has not solely the 44.9 kWh battery but additionally a 130 kW motor for a bit higher efficiency. The value is 124,800 CNY ($19,275) after subsidies.

Based on BYD’s web site, the warmth pump shall be commonplace on all variations, which ought to enhance the winter vary noticeably. There’s an NFC automobile key function.

BYD Dolphin (30.7 kWh battery, 70 kW motor):

• as much as 301 km (187 miles) of NEDC vary
  
• 30.7 kWh battery
  BYD Blade Battery(LFP)
• 0-50 km/h (31 mph) in 3.9 seconds
• high velocity of 150 km/h (93 mph)
• front-wheel drive
  everlasting magnet synchronous motor
• peak system output of 70 kW (35 kW steady) and 180 Nm of torque
• AC charging (on-board): 7 kW
• DC quick charging: 30-80% SOC in half-hour (as much as 40 kW)
• Size: 4,070, Width: 1,770 mm, Peak: 1,570 mm, Wheelbase: 2,700 mm
• Curb weight: 1,285 kg; Complete weight: 1,660 kg

BYD Dolphin (44.9 kWh battery, 70 kW motor):

• as much as 405 km (252 miles) of NEDC vary
  
• 44.9 kWh battery
  BYD Blade Battery(LFP)
• 0-50 km/h (31 mph) in 3.9 seconds
• high velocity of 150 km/h (93 mph)
• front-wheel drive
  everlasting magnet synchronous motor
• peak system output of 70 kW (35 kW steady) and 180 Nm of torque
• AC charging (on-board): 7 kW
• DC quick charging: 30-80% SOC in half-hour (as much as 60 kW)
• Size: 4,125, Width: 1,770 mm, Peak: 1,570 mm, Wheelbase: 2,700 mm
• Curb weight: 1,405 kg; Complete weight: 1,780 kg

BYD Dolphin (44.9 kWh battery, 130 kW motor):

• as much as 401 km (249 miles) of NEDC vary
  
• 44.9 kWh battery
  BYD Blade Battery(LFP)
• 0-50 km/h (31 mph) in 3 seconds
• high velocity of 160 km/h (99 mph)
• front-wheel drive
  everlasting magnet synchronous motor
• peak system output of 130 kW and 290 Nm of torque
• AC charging (on-board): 7 kW
• DC quick charging: 30-80% SOC in half-hour (as much as 60 kW)
• Size: 4,150, Width: 1,770 mm, Peak: 1,570 mm, Wheelbase: 2,700 mm
• Curb weight: 1,450 kg; Complete weight: 1,825 kg

Widespread information:

• BYD e-platform 3.0
• warmth pump – commonplace