BYD Dolphin goes on sale in Ireland
BYD Dolphin is the first model in what its Chinese automaker calls their ‘Ocean’ series.
The new BYD Dolphin has gone on sale in Ireland, priced from €29,318 after state subsidies.
It is the second model launched in Ireland, following the ATTO 3 SUV in April. BYD Dolphin is the first model in what its Chinese automaker calls their ‘Ocean’ series. The battery-powered Dolphin is a compact C-segment hatchback with a wide range of standard features.
Built on BYD’s state-of-the-art e-Platform 3.0, and powered by their very efficient 60.4kWh LFP Blade Battery, Dolphin has a range of 427km (WLTP) and a 30pc to 80pc fast charging speed of 29 minutes. Two battery sizes are offered to suit different customer types - 44.9kWh and 60.4kWh (204hp).
Four trim levels are Active, Boost, Comfort and Design. The latter two will arrive here first. All come equipped with a suite of high-end safety features.
Designers have given the Dolphin a two-tone body available in seven colour combinations including black and white colours. Rear seats split 60:40 to allow its 345-litre boot to expand to 1,310 litres when both seats are folded flat.
BYD claim a 0-100km/h acceleration time of seven seconds.
It will be soon be followed by the new SEAL 4-door D-segment saloon model.
