New 2024 BYD Dolphin Active Review | Should You Buy BYD's Cheapest Car?
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Sure, here is the summary content of the electric car review: - The BYD Dolphin Active is the cheapest way to get into a fully electric family hatchback. - The front design is relatively bland but includes a black plastic grill with the BYD lettering and an LED strip that illuminates with the headlights. - The headlights are fully LED. - The front bumper includes a 360° surround view system camera and a safety sensor. - The side has gloss black plastic, dull plastic around the wheel arches, and 16-inch alloy wheels (17-inch alloy wheels are available on the higher trim models). - The charging flap has a Type 2 and CCS fast-charging connection and can fast-charge from 10 to 80% in about 38 minutes at a maximum charge speed of 65 kW. - The Active trim level includes rear parking sensors, and a reversing camera. - The back is the reviewer's favorite angle, because of its tail lights, which include a "build your dreams" strip. - It has a small boot spoiler, a high-level third brake light, and a rear wiper-washer. - The back bumper has styling elements similar to the front: gloss black styling that curves around some of the outer extremities of the bumper, and a darker section around the rear number plate. - Keyless entry and go is available on all trims. - The boot space is reasonable at 345 liters. - There is a false floor in the boot that lifts the boot floor level. - It has a type-2 and home charging cables. - The rear seats do not feel short-changed for space. - The back seats are very foamy and supportive. - There are Isofix points accessible on the outer seats. - A central armrest with two cup holders are included. - The front seats are fully electrically adjustable, and the steering column adjusts for reach and rake. - The entertainment screen is 12.3 inches, and has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. - The interior materials are very premium. - The cabin is relatively quiet at low to medium speeds. - It has a single motor at the front wheels, which produces 95 PS and 180 Nm of torque. - It achieves 0-62 mph in 12.3 seconds. - The claimed range is 211 miles, however, the reviewer has a little bit of trouble achieving the WTP figure - The car comes with a six year, 100,000 mile warranty.