Video Summary
The BYD Dolphin is an affordable EV that measures between Peugeot e-208 and Volkswagen ID.3 in size.It is almost the same size as the MG4.
Starting prices are around 26,000 pounds for a 45-kWh car with a 94-bhp motor and a 211-mile range.
A 60-kWh version gets 201 brake horsepower and has a 265-mile range.
The top-spec version costs 32,000 pounds, about the same price as an entry-level Peugeot e-208 or a Fiat 600e.
All models use a BYD blade battery.
The battery of a high voltage version has an eight-year 125,000 mile warranty.
The car warranty is six years or 90,000 miles.
The boot size is 345 liters, smaller than an MG4.
A larger underfloor area gives extra storage.
Rear seats fold in a 60/40 split.
Rear passenger space is prioritized.
Even the cheap comfort trim has a 12.3-inch color touchscreen, heated seats, leatherette upholstery, rear parking sensors, and electrically adjustable seats.
The design model also gets a reversing camera, a panoramic glass roof, and wireless phone charging.
The touchscreen rotates.
The smaller battery model has 60kW charging capacity.
The larger battery model is up to 88 kW charging capacity.
Both models use type 2 and CCS sockets.
It takes 7-10 hours to fully charge the car with a 7kW home wall box.
The standard tires are Hankook.
The car drives nicely and the ride is comfortable.
It is somewhat slow at demisting.
The lane-keep assist is intrusive.
The visibility is adequate.
It isn't especially quiet.
Some minor design details are budget in feel.
Overall, it is a good and highly recommended car at its price point.
