BYD Dolphin

The BYD Dolphin is an all-electric subcompact hatchback produced by the Chinese manufacturer BYD Auto since 2021. It is due to be released as the EA1[5] and BYD Atto 2[6] outside of China.

BYD Dolphin
Overview
ManufacturerBYD
Production2021–present
Model years2021–present
Body and chassis
Classsubcompact car (B)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motor
  • 70 kW (95 PS; 94 hp)
    180 N⋅m (133 lbf⋅ft) of torque
  • 130 kW (180 PS; 170 hp)
    290 N⋅m (214 lbf⋅ft) of torque
[1]
TransmissionSingle-speed Automatic (EV)
Battery30.72 kWh, 44.928 kWh
Electric range
  • 301 km (187 mi) 30.72 kWh (NEDC) Vigorous version
  • 401 km (249 mi) 44.928 kWh (NEDC) Knight edition
  • 405 km (252 mi) 44.928 kWh (NEDC) Free edition/Fashion Edition
[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length
  • 4,070 mm (160.2 in)
  • 4,125 mm (162.4 in)
  • 4,150 mm (163.4 in)
[3]
Width1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height1,570 mm (61.8 in)
Curb weight
  • Vigorous version 30.72 kWh 1,285 kg (2,832.9 lb)
  • Free edition/Fashion Edition 44.928 kWh 1,405 kg (3,097.5 lb)
  • Knight edition 44.928 kWh 1,450 kg (3,196.7 lb)
[4]

Overview
BYD Dolphin rear

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]

References
  1. "BYD Dolphin is now available to pre-order".
  2. "BYD Dolphin: range and battery capacity exposed".
  3. "Facts about the BYD Dolphin (EA1)".
  4. "NEDC endurance 301km/405km BYD Dolphin endurance range exposed".
  5. Hagon, Toby (2022-02-24). "BYD Atto 2 EV hatch due late 2022, targeting circa $35K price". EV Central. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
  6. Misoyannis, Alex (2022-02-21). "BYD Dolphin electric city car coming to Australia with new name". Drive.com.au. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
  7. "BYD Introduces 800V E-Platform 3.0 And New EVs: EA1, X DREAM". Retrieved 2021-07-02.
  8. "BYD Dolphin platform first model released, equipped with new car logo + blade battery". Retrieved 2021-07-02.
  9. "China's BYD electric brand arrives from $44,381, online". CarExpert. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
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