Video Summary
Here is the summary of the video review of the BYD Dolphin electric car:- The BYD Dolphin is a C-segment car, hitting the Astra/Focus market.
- It's available in 4 trim levels, 3 power levels, and 2 battery sizes.
- Pricing starts at £26,195 for the basic 93 hp Active model, up to £31,695 for the 201 hp Design model.
- 60.4 kWh battery pack offers a 265 mile range. There is also a 44 kWh battery pack. The range is either 193 miles or 211 miles.
- Active and Boost trims with a 44.9 kWh battery have 65 kW charging.
- Comfort and Design models, equipped with the bigger 60.4 kWh battery, charge at 88 kW.
- The BYD uses a chassis integral Blade LFP battery.
- 10% - 80% charge takes 38 minutes with the smaller battery and 40 minutes with the larger battery.
- The car uses what is called “Oceanic Design Language” to represent a leaping dolphin on the side profile.
- Disc brakes all around allow the brakes to be very sharp.
- The interior is unusual but attractive, with some hard plastic elements.
- All-round backup camera and top-down view with forward view for maneuvering into spaces.
- The lane keep assist can be annoying.
- The big center screen is not ideal for using temperature and volume controls.
- It's enjoyable to drive and is quite quiet; the ride absorbs bumps on the road well.
- The steering has a nice weight to it.
- Visibility is good, but the tall height results in some body roll, and it doesn't feel like a sports car.
