The BYD Dolphin is the company’s highly anticipated and lower priced electric hatchback, and it has been spotted again in Sydney. This time, it was seen at a shopping centre in the inner-west suburb of Rhodes. The vehicle was charging and had black mirrors, which could indicate that it is the updated 2023 model.
The right-hand drive steering wheel suggests that the BYD Dolphin is close to being ready for the Australian market. It also has less camouflage than the testing vehicle that has been spotted multiple times, which had orange mirrors.
The BYD Dolphin is expected to be priced under $A40,000 when it launches later this year, making it one of the most affordable ground-up EVs to hit the market. It is equipped with BYD’s Blade battery technology and can achieve over 300 km of WLTP range from a 44.93 kWh battery pack. It can also be fast-charged at speeds of up to 60 kW.
The BYD Dolphin has a 130 kW motor and 290 Nm in torque, allowing it to go from 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. On the inside, there is a 5-inch screen behind the steering wheel and a 12.8-inch floating infotainment and car-control screen. Compared to other hatchbacks on the Australian market, the all-electric BYD Dolphin is slightly shorter in length than the very popular Toyota Corolla, coming in at 4,070 mm.
The potential launch of the BYD Dolphin is expected to continue the trend of affordable EVs in 2023. It is likely to be offered with 17-inch wheels in Australia and could be spotted again at the Fully Charged Live expo in Sydney next month.
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