Video Summary
The BYD Dolphin has a starting price of 25,000 euros.It uses blade batteries which contain no cobalt.
It promises a range of over 400 kilometers.
It has 88-kilowatt charging.
Warranty is generally longer than its competitors.
Safety technology is standard, which competitors do not always offer.
Two cheaper trims will be available second quarter 2024.
The higher-priced models are at about 30,000 euro.
Charging port is CCS for 88-kilowatts and 11 kilowatts onboard.
The car has a NFC sensor and is started with a card.
Inside the vehicle is a seatbelt cutter with a blade that breaks glass.
It does not have a frunk in the front, but interior size is generous.
The boot is generous and adaptable.
There is a black textured BYD finish on its grill.
Rear collision avoidance is offered but not on ID3.
There is a heat pump as a standard feature.
The taillight says, "Build Your Dreams" under the light bar, but it cannot be removed.
There is a rear window wiper which MG4 does not offer.
It has rear USB-C ports.
It is cobalt free.
Wheelbase is longer than that of the ID3.
The instrument screen is a little small but offers many readouts.
The steering has light feedback and the car is potent, but it is front wheel drive, and the tires struggle to maintain traction.
The reviewer believes the car will force prices and specs of traditional brands to adjust.
It’s a sharp handling, low, small vehicle which does make some beeps.
There are 3-5,000 battery cycles available, and the battery is covered to 200,000 kilometers over eight years.
The BYD Dolphin is going to change the electric market in Ireland; and is the number one car in other countries.
The lowest entry car is 95 brake horsepower.
