BYD Dolphin EV
BYD Dolphin EV 2021: price from ¥83,800, hatchback / EV, range 300-520 km, power 95-204 hp, 11 trims. Specs, trims, photos and comparable EVs.
Body and powertrainhatchback / EV
China price¥83,800-¥117,800
USD estimateapprox. $12,600-$17,700
Range300-520 km
Power95-204 hp
Trims11 trims
Model yearsfrom 2021
Ground clearance120 mm
Key features
- e-Platform 3.0 hatchback with Blade Battery
- Signature BYD cockpit feature: the 12.8-inch DiLink center screen can rotate between landscape and portrait orientation. Confirm exact market, model year and trim because some newer BYD models are moving to fixed landscape displays.
Dimensions and practicality
Length4 290 mm
Width1 770 mm
Height1 570 mm
Wheelbase2 700 mm
Ground clearance120 mm
Cargo and storage
Front trunkno
Rear cargo volume345 L
Cargo volume with seats folded1 310 L
NotesDolphin cargo references commonly cite 345 L boot and 1,310 L with rear seats folded. BYD Dolphin owner manuals describe tire-repair-kit procedures rather than a standard spare wheel.
Family suitability
Score40/100
Data coverage77%
Cargo11/25
Rear comfort4.5/20
Seating and flexibility7/15
Child-seat readiness8/15
Payload5/10
Body and powertrain format2/10
Daily convenience2/5
Travel suitability
Score52/100
Data coverage96%
Travel range22/35
Energy flexibility17/25
V2L7/10
Road readiness3.0/20
Travel conveniences3.0/10
Winter equipment
Rating9/100
Heated steering wheelpartial
Energy efficiency
Drag coefficientCd 0.301
Battery and charging
Battery44.9 kWh
ChemistryLFP Blade Battery
DC 30-80%29 min
ConnectorsAC: GB/T AC / DC: GB/T DC
V2Lyes
NotesDolphin reference spans China and export cars: BYD regional materials list Type 2/CCS2 export ports, V2L, and DC values up to roughly 88 kW; China cars need GB/T port verification.
Parking climate
Camp modeno
Pet modeno
Remote app controlyes
NotesBYD app pages confirm remote A/C/vehicle-control support; no dedicated pet/camp mode was confirmed for this model in the current source set. Treat parked climate as app preconditioning, not pet mode.
Driver assistance
TypeSafety and parking assist
What it helps withThe main value is warnings, emergency braking, and around-car visibility; highway/city self-driving is not confirmed.
Confirmed functionsAdaptive cruise, AEB: emergency braking, Forward collision warning, Blind spot, Rear cross traffic, 360 camera
Parking360 camera / rear camera
SAE levelL2
Russialikely available
SystemBYD
Trims
| Trim | China price | USD estimate | Range | Battery | Power | Drive | 0-100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 420KM Dynamic Edition | ¥83,800 | approx. $12,600 | 420 km | 44.9 kWh | 95 hp | FWD | 10.9 s |
| 2025 420KM Freedom Edition | ¥90,800 | approx. $13,600 | 420 km | 44.9 kWh | 95 hp | FWD | 10.9 s |
| 2025 Intelligent Drive 420KM Freedom Edition | ¥91,800 | approx. $13,800 | 420 km | 45.1 kWh | 95 hp | FWD | 10.9 s |
| 2025 420KM Fashion Edition | ¥97,800 | approx. $14,700 | 420 km | 44.9 kWh | 95 hp | FWD | 10.9 s |
| 2025 Intelligent Drive 410KM Fashion Edition | ¥101,800 | approx. $15,300 | 410 km | 45.1 kWh | 177 hp | FWD | 9.6 s |
| 2025 520KM Knight Edition | ¥113,800 | approx. $17,100 | 520 km | 60.5 kWh | 204 hp | FWD | 9.6 s |
| 2025 Intelligent Drive 520KM Rider Edition | ¥117,800 | approx. $17,700 | 520 km | 60.5 kWh | 204 hp | FWD | 9.6 s |
| Europe Active 44.9 kWh | 340 km | 44.9 kWh | 95 hp | FWD | 14.5 s | ||
| Europe Boost 44.9 kWh | 310 km | 44.9 kWh | 177 hp | FWD | 9.6 s | ||
| Europe Comfort 60.4 kWh | 427 km | 60.4 kWh | 204 hp | FWD | 9.6 s | ||
| Europe Design 60.4 kWh | 427 km | 60.4 kWh | 204 hp | FWD | 9.6 s |
Photos
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