BYD Dolphin EV – 500,000th unit produced; China’s top-selling A0 hatchback for 19 consecutive months

BYD Dolphin EV – 500,000th unit produced; China’s top-selling A0 hatchback for 19 consecutive months

The BYD Dolphin is the Chinese EV maker’s next model to hit the 500,000-unit production mark after the Atto 3 recently. On September 22, BYD announced it has manufactured the 500,000th Dolphin since the model first made its debut back in August 2021.

It added that since it went on sale in China, the Dolphin managed to become the top-selling hatchback in the A0 segment (a size classification used in China) for 19 consecutive months. Outside of China, EV is also sold in several global markets, including Europe, Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.

The Dolphin is BYD’s first model to be built on the e-Platform 3.0 and was launched in Malaysia in July this year. It is offered in two variants, starting with the Dynamic Standard Range that retails for RM100,530 on-the-road without insurance, followed by the Premium Extended Range at RM125,530.

Both variants are equipped with a Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and an electric motor driving the front wheels. With the Dynamic Standard Range, the battery energy capacity is 44.92 kWh, which is good for a range of 410 km following the NEDC standard (340 km WLTP). This variant also has a total system output of 95 PS (94 hp or 70 kW) and 180 Nm of torque.

Meanwhile, the Premium Extended Range offers a NEDC-rated range of 490 km (427 km WLTP) thanks to an increased battery capacity of 60.48 kWh. The range-topper also has higher outputs, with its electric motor rated at 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) and 310 Nm of torque for a 0-100 km/h time of seven seconds (compared to the entry-level option’s 12.3 seconds).

We’ve already had a chance to sample the Dolphin and hailed it as great value for an EV. Find out what else we thought about the Dolphin here.

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Gerard Lye

Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • This dolphin has undergone any crash test already?

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  • President Xi on Sep 25, 2023 at 10:11 am

    China numba one, Malaysia numba last

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  • Lolipop on Sep 25, 2023 at 10:17 am

    Cheapest Dolphin in PRC ON The Road price is CNY115 (RM74K), while petrol price RON92 per liter is ~RM5, now you know the reason why Dolphin sells like hot cakes in PRC.

    While in Malaysia, you get 33% expensive in car price, and the charging rates is expensive than in PRC.. those buy Dolphin surely their pocket is loaded…

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  • Why BYD Dolphin in Australia is larger?

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    • TempeKeras on Sep 25, 2023 at 4:12 pm

      Lancho kuning kecik so kete pun kecik

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      • Sohai on Sep 27, 2023 at 9:28 am

        @TempeKeras, lancho kamu mungkin besar sikit (itu pun mungkin), tapi IQ kamu konfirm jauh lebih rendah dari otak kuning. Apa guna lancho besar tapi miskin dan bodoh. Hahaha. Tak percaya, cuba google Global IQ rank. Top 5 semua otak kuning. Spesis kamu jauh kat bawah bro. Lol

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  • stick on Sep 25, 2023 at 1:10 pm

    goes to show how bad-taste the chinamen are

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  • Kantoi Lipat Ampat on Sep 25, 2023 at 2:22 pm

    They eat all the dolphin to extinction now sell dolphin car. Jangan bagi masuk nanti shotage of food.

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