BYD Dolphin Acive 2024 - Compare Electric Car Specs

Specifications and Dimensions

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General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2024-… (Announced)

Available in the USA: No

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place

China

Body Style Vehicle category based on its shape and layout: Hatchback

Range and Efficiency

Range Range on a full charge: EPA (USA), WLTP (EU), NEDC (EU old), GCC (Green Cars Compare): WLTP

EPA

GCC

340 km 251 out of 311 No Data 289 km 252 out of 332

Battery Capacity Nominal (total energy storage), Usable (accessible portion): Nominal

Usable

46 kWh 118 out of 160 44.9 kWh 138 out of 182

Efficiency Higher efficiency means lower energy consumption: Energy/Range

Range/Energy

15.5 kWh/100 km 27 out of 151 6.44 km/kWh 70 out of 317

Charging

Max AC Charging: 7 kW 19 out of 25

Max DC Charging: 65 kW 74 out of 84

Architecture Higher voltage allows to charge faster and use less wiring: 400 V

Charge Port The port type impacts charging speed and station compatibility

CCS Type 2

Performance

Drive Type Motor types: PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous), IM (AC Induction), EESM (Externally Excited Synchronous): FWD 1 motor: PMSM

Motor Peak power and torque of the car's electric motor(s): Power

Torque

70 kW (94 hp) 174 out of 186 180 Nm 181 out of 189

0-100 km/h Acceleration time from a standstill: 12.3 s 101 out of 118

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (max speed): 150 km/h 51 out of 65

0.00 s

000 km/h

Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 4290 mm 186 out of 245

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

2012 mm 94 out of 129 1770 mm 114 out of 136

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 1570 mm 128 out of 227

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 2700 mm 107 out of 164

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 5

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 1506 kg 378 out of 424

Cargo Volume Cargo capacity: Trunk (rear seats up), Max (rear seats folded), Frunk (front hood): Trunk

Max

Frunk

345 l 149 out of 194 1310 l 115 out of 189 No Data

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: No Data

Last Updated:

January 01, 1970

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Range Map

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Dark green area: One-way

Charging

Slow (AC)

Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

Fast (DC) Charging

CCS DC 50 kW

CCS DC 100 kW

The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 65 kW

CCS DC 150 kW

The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 65 kW

CCS DC 200 kW

The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 65 kW

CCS DC 250 kW

The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 65 kW

CCS DC 350 kW

The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 65 kW

Supercharger V2 Split 75 kW

Not all Superchargers support non-Tesla vehicles The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 65 kW

Supercharger V2 150 kW

Not all Superchargers support non-Tesla vehicles The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 65 kW

Supercharger V3 250 kW

Not all Superchargers support non-Tesla vehicles The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 65 kW

Last Updated:

January 01, 1970

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Overview

The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is an all-electric front-wheel drive hatchback. Production of the car hasn’t started yet. The starting price is expected to be around €28,000.

The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) has a 46 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 289 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 15.5 kWh per 100 km (or 6.44 km per kWh) — ranked №652 out of 820 electric vehicles.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) achieves a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 12.3 seconds (placing it at №101 out of 118 ranked positions, among 820 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and attains a maximum speed of 150 km/h.

Its powertrain provides a power output of up to 70 kW (94 hp) and a torque of 180 Nm.

How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?

BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) achieves a real-world range of 289 km, placing it at №252 among 332 ranked positions. However, this range is subject to several influences:

Speed: Traveling at higher speeds reduces battery life.
Temperature: Extreme cold or hot weather can affect range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous landscapes decrease range.
Driving habits: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Feature usage: Climate control and media systems also influence range.

It's important to acknowledge that these are estimations, and your actual driving range may differ. Consider these factors when planning your trip and be ready for potential charging stops.

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What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) in Europe comes with a CCS Type 2 charging port. It can be charged at home using a standard domestic socket or at any public AC charging station with the compatible cable. It's important to note that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 7 kW, resulting in approximately 41 km of range added per hour of charging.

For significantly faster charging, public DC fast-charging stations are available. Although the car can achieve a maximum DC charging rate of 65 kW, factors such as battery temperature and charge level may affect the actual charging speed.

Use our EV Charging Calculator to estimate charging time, rate, and cost.

How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

The size and weight specifications for BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) are as follows:

Length: 4290 mm
Width: 2012 mm (including side mirrors) or 1770 mm (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 1570 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 1506 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

The rear cargo area of the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) provides 345 litres of space when the rear seats are upright (№149 out of 194 ranked positions, among 820 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).

Folding these seats down unlocks a maximum cargo capacity of 1310 litres (№115 out of 189 ranked positions, among 820 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).

The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.