- New BYD Dolphin EV introduced in China
- Is India-bound model with upgraded features
- Price also axed
Chinese car manufacturer BYD has just introduced a new Dolphin EV model in its home country China. The latest BYD Dolphin model highlights updated features and also revised prices which makes it more affordable. Let’s know all details:
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New BYD Dolphin EV Powertrain
| BYD Dolphin | Vitality | Free | Fashion |
| Battery | 32 kWh | 45 kWh | 45 kWh |
| Power | 70 kW | 130 kW | 130 kW |
| Range | 302 km per charge | 420 km per charge | 420 km per charge |
| Top Speed | 160 kmph | 160 kmph | 160 kmph |
| Price | 99,800 yuan | 112,800 yuan | 119,800 yuan |
The latest BYD Dolphin electric hatchback comes with multiple battery pack options. The base model runs on a front-axle mounted single electric motor delivering 70 kW of peak power. With a 32 kWh battery pack it offers up to 302 km range per charge.
There is also a bigger 45 kWh battery variant which has a riding range of up to 402 km on a full battery charge. The powerful motor variant produces 130 kW power. In later stages, BYD will also launch a 60 kWh battery variant of the Dolphin EV. The expected availability timeline for this model is likely by the end of 2024. Top speed which the 2024 BYD Dolphin can achieve is it up to 160 kmph.
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Feature Upgrades
The updated 2024 BYD Dolphin EV also gets a slew of features enhancements in addition to new color schemes. It gets refreshed alloy wheel set along with adaptive headlights, ADAS, ventilated and electronically adjustable seats, traction, and hill decent control. The new BYD Dolphin EV model comes with a V2L (Vehicle-to-load) technology which allows charging other devices using the car itself.
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2024 BYD Dolphin EV Prices: Cheaper Than Existing Models?
The latest BYD Dolphin introduced in China comes wit ha lower price range as opposed to the existing models. The price for the BYD Dolphin Vitality model starts at 99,800 yuan (around Rs. 11.49 lakh). This is almost 4.7 percent lower price tag compared to the previous version.
Likewise, the BYD Dolphin Free variant has been introduced at 112,800 yuan which is around Rs. 13. 25 lakh and the top-end Dolphin comes with 119,800 yuan price label which translates to around Rs. 14.07 lakh in Indian currency.
