BYD Korea on Wednesday unveiled the BYD Dolphin, a small electric hatchback aimed at the urban EV market.
The company said the Dolphin is optimized for city driving, with efficient packaging and a price positioned to appeal to first-time EV buyers, commuters and consumers looking to downsize.
Its exterior follows BYD’s EV design concept, “Ocean Aesthetics,” reinterpreting the dolphin’s flowing curves and movement in a modern style.
Despite its compact size, the Dolphin has a 2,700-millimeter wheelbase and seats five. With the rear seats folded, cargo space expands to as much as 1,310 liters, BYD Korea said.
The model will be offered in two trims: the Dolphin and the long-range, higher-performance Dolphin Active.
The Dolphin Active produces 150 kW (about 204 horsepower) and accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in 7.0 seconds. Both trims are built on the EV-only e-Platform 3.0 and include a heat-pump system to improve energy efficiency across driving conditions.
The car uses BYD’s Blade Battery. The Ministry of Environment-certified driving range is up to 354 kilometers per charge (Dolphin Active). With fast charging, the battery can be charged to 80% in about 30 minutes, the company said.
A rotating 10.1-inch touch display supports T Map navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and over-the-air updates.
Features include vehicle-to-load capability, a panoramic glass roof with an electronic sunshade, and a 3D surround-view monitor. The Dolphin Active adds a two-tone exterior color option, ventilated front seats and wireless smartphone charging.
The Dolphin earned a five-star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests, BYD Korea said. All trims come standard with seven airbags and advanced driver-assistance systems.
Prices, after eco-friendly vehicle tax benefits and before subsidies, are set at 24.5 million won for the Dolphin and 29.2 million won for the Dolphin Active.
BYD Korea said the Dolphin will go on sale nationwide starting Feb. 11, with test drives available at BYD showrooms. Deliveries of the Dolphin Active are scheduled to begin in March on a rolling basis.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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