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    2025 BYD Dolphin - Essential

    2025 BYD Dolphin - Essential

    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD

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    Overview

    Variant
    Essential
    Body type
    Hatchback
    Engine size
    —
    Drive type
    Front
    Fuel efficiency (combined)
    —
    Power and torque
    70kW / 180Nm
    —
    Warranty
    6 years
    Doors
    5
    Seats
    5
    Fuel type
    Electric
    Safety rating
    5 Stars
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    Specifications

    Cruise Control
    Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
    Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
    Driver Modes
    Engine Mapping: yes
    Power Outlet 12V
    Location (12V): Front
    Vehicle 360 View Camera
    3D Enhanced View: yes
    Embedded Infotainment User Interface
    UI Number of Months Online Services: 24
    Entertainment Display Screen
    Location: Front
    Front Screen Size (in): 12.80
    Front Touch Screen: yes
    Mobile Integration
    Android Auto: yes
    Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
    Android Wireless Connection: yes
    Apple Carplay: yes
    Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
    Apple Wireless Connection: yes
    Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Voice Activating System
    Includes Air Conditioning: yes
    Includes Audio Player: yes
    Includes Navigation System: yes
    Includes Phone: yes
    Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer'S Own
    Navigational Systems
    Controls: Touch Screen
    Includes EV Intelligent Route Planning: yes
    Information Type: 3d And Voice
    Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36
    Screen Size (in): 12.80
    Traffic Info: yes
    Over Air Updates
    Type: Ota Updates
    Parking Assistance
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Guidance Display
    Parking Distance System
    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor & Camera
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
    Location: Side
    Side Type: Camera
    Remote Battery Management
    Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
    Includes Charge Completion Alert: yes
    Months Subscription Included: 24
    Remote HVAC Control
    Includes Cooling: yes
    Includes Heating: yes
    Includes Internet: yes
    Includes Phone: yes
    Includes Timer: yes
    Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
    Remote Services
    Beep Flash: yes
    Driving History Analysis: yes
    Find My Car: yes
    Months Subscription Included: 24
    Remote Lock Unlock: yes
    Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
    Vehicle Start: yes
    Smart Card/Smart Key
    Includes Keyless Entry: yes
    Includes Keyless Start: yes
    Includes Walk Away Locking: yes
    USB Charging Port
    Location: Front
    Number of Ports in Front: 2
    Location: Rear
    Number of Ports in Rear: 2
    Electrical System
    Voltage: 12
    Emission Control Level
    CO2 Level (Country Highway): 0
    CO2 Level (Combined): 0
    CO2 Level (Urban): 0
    Standard Met: ZEV
    Energy Recuperation
    Level Selection: yes
    WLTP Emissions
    BEV (Combined): 0.0
    BEV Testing Type: BEV
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
    Fuel Type: Electric
    Charging Information
    Mode 2 Amps: 10
    Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.20
    Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
    Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
    Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
    Mode 2 Voltage: 220
    Mode 3 amps (A): 10
    Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 7.06
    Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 13.43
    Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 7.06
    Mode 3 Duration: 6.41
    Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 7.00
    Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 7.00
    Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
    Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
    Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
    Mode 3 Voltage: 220
    Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.71
    Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.71
    Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 0.85
    Mode 4 Duration: 0.48
    Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 60.00
    Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 60.00
    Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
    Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
    Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 30
    Electric Driven Wheels
    Electric Driven Wheels: Front
    Electric Motor
    Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
    Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 180
    Motor 1 Location: Front
    Motor 1 Number: 1
    Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 95.2
    Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 70.0
    Electric Power Source
    Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
    Battery (Ah): 135.0
    Battery Cell Type: Prismatic
    Battery Supplier: BYD
    Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
    Battery Voltage: 333.0
    Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
    Maximum Battery (kWh): 44.96
    Number of kWh Included: 0
    Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
    Onboard Charger: 7.0
    Range (km): 410.00
    Range (miles): 254.76
    V2L Charging
    Maximum Outlet Power: 3.3
    Number of Outlets: 1
    Total Power: 3.3
    Charging Connector
    CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
    CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Front Side
    CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
    Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
    Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Front Side
    Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Low Tire Pressure Indicator
    Displays Pressure Reading: yes
    Display Screen
    Location: Dashboard Centre 1
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Swivelling
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.80
    Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
    Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 5.00
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.3
    Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 160
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 160
    Maximum Speed (mph): 99
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 95
    Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 95
    Maximum Power (kW): 70
    Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 70
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 180
    Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 180
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 0
    Power Consumption
    Combined (km/kWh): 0.1
    Combined (kWh/100 miles): 24.5
    Combined (kWh/100km): 15.2
    Combined (kWh/km): 0.3
    Combined (kWh/mile): 0.2
    Combined (miles/kWh): 0.2
    Combined (Wh/km): 152
    Combined (Wh/mile): 245
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Transmission
    Code: Bydnt18
    Description: Automatic
    Number of Simulated Gears: 0
    Number of Speeds: 1
    Shift Lever Location: Dash
    Type: Automatic
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Type: Synthetic Leather
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
    Tires
    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Rear Two Tone: yes
    Body Style
    Body Type: Hatchback
    Local Body Type: Hatchback
    Platform Code: E-Platform 3.0
    Wheelbase Type: Short
    Black Trim
    Around Side Windows: yes
    Spoiler
    Location: Roof
    Location: Boot/Hatch
    Cargo Capacity
    Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
    Frunk Capacity (L): 0
    Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 46.3
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1310
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.2
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 345
    External Dimensions
    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10500
    Front Track (in): 60.2
    Front Track (mm): 1530
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.1
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 130
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.4
    Overall Height (in): 61.8
    Overall Height (mm): 1570
    Overall Length (in): 168.9
    Overall Length (mm): 4290
    Overall Width (in): 69.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1770
    Rear Track (in): 60.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1530
    Wheelbase (in): 106.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 2700
    Doors
    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Rear Door
    Type: Lifting Gate
    Headlights
    High Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    LED Lights
    Location: Brake Lights
    Location: Day Time Running Lights
    Location: High Beam
    Location: Low Beam
    Location: Rear Lights
    Headlight Control
    Active High Beam: yes
    Directional Headlights: yes
    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Height Adjustment: Manual
    Paint
    External Colour: Gray
    Two Tone: yes
    Type: Metallic
    Glass Roof
    Sunshade Type: Electric
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Privacy Glass
    Location: Rear
    Location: Rear Side
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1916
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4224
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1506
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3320
    Tare Weight (kg): 1506
    Trailer Noseweight (kg): 0
    Audio System
    Colour Screen: yes
    Digital Radio: yes
    Radio Type: FM
    Touch Screen: yes
    External Connections
    USB (Front): yes
    Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
    Total Front USB Connections: 1
    Total Rear USB Connections: 0
    Remote Audio Controls
    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 6
    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
    Type: Rigid
    Luxury Trim
    Instrument Panel: Piano Black
    Airbags
    Number of Airbags: 8
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Integrated: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3
    Rear Seat Belts
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Side Airbag
    Location: Front
    Side Curtain Airbag
    Location: Front And Rear
    Autonomous Drive
    Active Lane Control: yes
    Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
    Includes Braking: yes
    Type: Sensor & Camera
    Lane Departure Warning
    Activates Steering: yes
    Overtaking Sensor
    Active Without Turn Signal: yes
    Buzzer: yes
    Manufacturer Code: Blind Spot Detection
    Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
    Includes Braking: yes
    Type: Sensor
    Crash Test Results
    ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 89.0
    ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 86.0
    ANCAP Date Tested: 20231001
    ANCAP Overall: 5.0
    ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 85.0
    ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20291231
    ANCAP Rating Year: 2023
    ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 77.0
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap
    ANCAP Version Tested: Dolphin Lhd
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 3
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    Seating
    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3
    Cup Holders
    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats
    Air Conditioning
    Type: Fully-Auto
    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
    Secondary Ventilation Controls
    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    Ventilation System
    Digital Display: yes
    Heat Pump: yes
    Ion Filtering: yes
    Touch Screen Controls: yes
    Power Locks
    Operation: Card Key
    Intermediate Service
    Distance (km): 20000
    Distance (miles): 12427
    Period (Months): 12

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