In-depth reviews

BYD Dolphin Hatchback 150kW Design 60.4kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Design
Price	£31,695
Battery Capacity	60.4
Engine Power - BHP	204
Acceleration	7
Top Speed	99 mph
Length	4290 mm
Width	1770 mm
Height	1570 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	345 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1658 kg

Driver Convenience

12.8" Electric rotary touchscreen
2 x front parking radar
3 x rear parking radar
360 camera
5" TFT full LCD instrument panel
Adaptive Cruise Control and Intelligent Cruise Control
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Blind spot detection
Child presence detection
Emergency call service
Emergency lane keep assist
Front cross traffic alert and front cross traffic brake
Indirect driver fatigue management
Intelligent Speed Limit Information and Intelligent Speed Limit Control
Lane departure prevention
Lane departure warning
Power assisted steering
Predictive collision warning
Rear cross traffic alert and rear cross traffic brake
Smartphone wireless charging
Traffic sign recognition
Voice control system

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11 kW onboard charger
Vehicle To Load function

Entertainment

6 speaker audio system with sound opimization
DAB+ radio

Exterior Features

4 x One-touch lift window with anti-pinch function
Automatic headlights
Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
Electrically heated rear windscreen
Follow me home lighting
Footlights for exterior mirrors
Front wipers
High beam assist
LED 3rd brake light
LED continuous taillights
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
Panoramic roof
Rear fog lights
Rear privacy glass and rear side windows
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Two tone metallic paint

Interior Features

12V power sockets
2 x Front USB port (1 x 18W Type C + 1 x 60W Type C)
2 x Rear USB port (1 x 18W Type C + 1 x 60w Type C)
3 individual rear seats
3 rear head restraints
60/40 split folding rear seat
Center armrest with dual cupholder
Driver seat with 6-way electric adjustment
Front LED reading lights
Front passenger seat with 4-way electric adjustment
Front seat sun visor with illuminated mirror
Heat pump
Heated front seats
Integrated front headrests
PM2.5 air filter
Rear LED reading lights
Rear trunk parcel shelf
Single front passenger seat
Trunk light
Vegan leather multifunction steering wheel
Vegan leather upholstery

Passive Safety

2 ISOFIX in outer rear seats and 1 ISOFIX in front passenger seat
3x3 point rear seat belts
Auto vehicle hold function
Automatic emergency braking system
Belt with pretensioner and force limiter
Child locks on rear doors
Comfort stop
Deactivation switch for front passenger's airbag
Direct tyre pressure monitoring system
Door Opening Warning
Driver's airbag
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic parking brake
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
Front center airbag
Front passenger airbag
Front side air curtain airbag
Front side airbags
Intelligent power brake system
Mechanical child safety lock
Seatbelt warning
Traction control

Security

2 x smart key and 1 x NFC key card
Keyless entry and start

Wheels

17" Tri-colour alloy wheels

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	75
Battery Capacity in kWh	60.4
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	372
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	43
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	150
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	40
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	150
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	29
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	30-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	150
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	150
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	200000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	60.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	12
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	15.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	5.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.9
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	559
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	427
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	347
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	265

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	33D
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	89
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	85
NCAP Safety Assist %	79
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	150000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	6
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7
Engine Power - BHP	204
Engine Torque - NM	310
Top Speed	99 mph

Tyres

Tyre Size Front	205/50 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/50 R17
Wheel Style	Tri-colour
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1570 mm
Length	4290 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm
Width	1770 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2012 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2068 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1310 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	345 l
Max. Loading Weight	410 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1658 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.5 m

Most Popular

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_40599y16m3sawn9l { display: none !important; }

New cars that plummet in value can make brilliant used buys

Editor Paul Barker takes a closer look at our 2024 Used Car Awards

Opinion

20 Nov 2024

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_40599y16m3sawn9m { display: none !important; }

A £10k electric car with a 100-mile range would surely be a sales success

Mike Rutherford thinks there would be demand for an electric car with a modest 100-mile range if it only cost £10k