The BYD Dolphin is an all-electric subcompact hatchback produced by the Chinese manufacturer BYD Auto since 2021. It is due to be released as the EA1[5] and BYD Atto 2[6] outside of China.
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Manufacturer | BYD |
Production | 2021–present |
Model years | 2021–present |
Assembly |
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Body and chassis | |
Class | subcompact car (B) |
Body style | 5-door hatchback |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | BYD e platform 3.0 |
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Electric motor |
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Transmission | Single-speed Automatic (EV) |
Battery | 30.72 kWh, 44.928 kWh |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
Length |
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Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
Height | 1,570 mm (61.8 in) |
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During Auto Shanghai in April 2021, BYD presented a new generation of the platform dedicated to electric cars under the name e-Platform 3.0, which thanks to better weight distribution is to offer more efficient performance and range.[7] At the same time, the Chinese manufacturer presented a pre-production prototype of the new city hatchback called BYD EA1 Concept, announcing not only a new range of electric cars, but also a modernized stylistic language and company logo.[7]
The production model was presented three months later under the name BYD Dolphin. The car extensively recreated the look of a prototype, with a one-box silhouette and sharp shapes for a new generation of BYD car looks by design team head Wolfgang Egger.[7] As announced, the car was the first production model to bear the new BYD brand logo.[8]
In February 2022, BYD's Australian distributor, EVDirect, announced plans to sell the Dolphin in Australia with a target price of AUD$35,000-40,000 and a focus on ride-share operators.[9]
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People | Wang Chuanfu | ||||||||
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