BYD Dolphin
| BYD Dolphin | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD |
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| Production | 2021–present |
| Model years | 2021–present |
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| Designer | Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | subcompact car (B) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | BYD e platform 3.0 |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor |
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| Transmission | Single-speed Automatic (EV) |
| Battery | 30.72 kWh, 44.928 kWh |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
| Length |
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| Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Height | 1,570 mm (61.8 in) |
| Curb weight |
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The BYD Dolphin is an all-electric subcompact hatchback produced by the Chinese manufacturer BYD since 2021. It is due to be released as the EA1[5] and BYD Atto 2[6] outside of China.
Overview[edit]
During Auto Shanghai in April 2021, BYD presented a new generation of the platform dedicated to electric cars under the name e-Platform 3.0, which thanks to better weight distribution is to offer more efficient performance and range.[7] At the same time, the Chinese manufacturer presented a pre-production prototype of the new city hatchback called BYD EA1 Concept, announcing not only a new range of electric cars, but also a modernized stylistic language and company logo.[7]
The production model was presented three months later under the name BYD Dolphin. The car extensively recreated the look of a prototype, with a one-box silhouette and sharp shapes for a new generation of BYD car looks by design team head Wolfgang Egger.[7] As announced, the car was the first production model to bear the new BYD brand logo.[8]
In February 2022, BYD's Australian distributor, EVDirect, announced plans to sell the Dolphin in Australia with a target price of AUD$35,000-40,000 and a focus on ride-share operators.[9]
The dimensions of the BYD Dolphin are 4,070/1,770/1,570mm (160.2/69.69/61.81in), with a 2,700mm (106.3in) wheelbase. The rear cargo space or trunk, totals 345l (12.2 cubic feet) that increases to 1310l (46.3 cubic feet) when the back seats are folded. In comparison, this is smaller than a Corolla sedan which has 13.1 cubic feet of trunk space, while a more fair comparison would be with the Corolla hatchback which offers 17.8 cubic feet.
References[edit]
- ↑ "BYD Dolphin is now available to pre-order".
- ↑ "BYD Dolphin: range and battery capacity exposed".
- ↑ "Facts about the BYD Dolphin (EA1)".
- ↑ "NEDC endurance 301km/405km BYD Dolphin endurance range exposed".
- ↑ Hagon, Toby (2022-02-24). "BYD Atto 2 EV hatch due late 2022, targeting circa $35K price". EV Central. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
- ↑ Misoyannis, Alex (2022-02-21). "BYD Dolphin electric city car coming to Australia with new name". Drive.com.au. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "BYD Introduces 800V E-Platform 3.0 And New EVs: EA1, X DREAM". Retrieved 2021-07-02.
- ↑ "BYD Dolphin platform first model released, equipped with new car logo + blade battery". Retrieved 2021-07-02.
- ↑ "China's BYD electric brand arrives from $44,381, online". CarExpert. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
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