Meet one of the cheapest EVs to enter Malaysia; the BYD Dolphin

KUALA LUMPUR: BYD Malaysia previewed the Dolphin EV last year during the launch of the Atto 3. Though the EV is due to enter the Malaysian market any time this year, its cheap price tag can be estimated from the Thai-spec model.

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Yes, the BYD Dolphin has made it to the Thai market. The Chinese EV was recently unveiled at the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show and is estimated to go on sale for THB 799,999 (approx. RM104k). Thus, making the Dolphin more affordable than the City Hatchback e:HEV RS hybrid (THB 849,000)!

In Malaysia, the BYD Dolphin is expected to launch in Q4 2023. Until then we have to wait for its price tag that might be in line with the government’s plan to reduce EV prices in our country so that more citizens can afford them”.

Let’s check out the Thai-spec BYD Dolphin for reference and see what we should expect from the upcoming EV.

Platform

The upcoming Dolphin underpinned the brand’s e-platform 3.0. While it fits in the same segment as the City Hatchback, it is slightly shorter in length than the latter but gets a longer wheelbase due to the fully-electric platform. Thus, translating into a spacious cabin.

Variants

In Thailand, the Dolphin is offered in a single variant option.

Powertrain

The EV is powered by a single e-motor placed on the front axle. The motor is juiced by a 44.9 kWh Blade battery pack which gets charged via a 7kW on-board AC charger (6 hours and 25 minutes for full charge) or a 60 kW DC fast charger (from 30 to 80% in 30 minutes)

The total system output reads a maximum power of 95 hp along with a peak torque of 180 Nm.

Performance

The EV offers a range of up to 410 km on the NEDC test cycle and can complete a century sprint in just 12.3 seconds

Color options

The exterior is offered in two color tones, namely Coastal Cream and Flora Purple. The cabin features a two-tone black-beige hue.
Are you excited about the upcoming BYD Dolphin? Stay calm, it is on its way and will be amongst us before the end of this year.

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