BYD Dolphin first generation

BYD Dolphin first generation
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The BYD Dolphin first generation (since 2023): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 5 versions in the European Union.

Model codes: EA1 · Sold in: European Union

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,160–4,290 mm RDW–
Width1,770–1,830 mm RDW–
Height1,570 mm RDW–
Wheelbase2,610–2,700 mm RDW–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,530–1,633 kg RDW–
Mass in running order1,630–1,733 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight2,040–2,068 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer750 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors5 RDW–
Boot space345 L EV DB–
Performance
Top speed160–180 km/h RDW150–160 km/h
0–100 km/h7.0–13.9 s EV DB–
Torque180–310 Nm EV DB180–310 Nm
Electric
Battery capacity (usable)29.5–60.4 kWh EV DB–
Battery capacity (gross)30.1–63.0 kWh EV DB–
Range (WLTP)310–435 km EV DB–
Energy use132–141 Wh/km EV DB–
AC charging power7–11 kW EV DB–
DC fast charging power30–88 kW EV DB–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/50R17

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), open EV databases (EV Compare, Open EV Data, Gaia EVDB), Wikipedia, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

All 5 versions of the BYD Dolphin first generation

European Union 5 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric rangeEU registrations
2023–2025Electric motor150 kW (204 PS)Electric15.9–17.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km415–428 km16,716
2023–2025Electric motor65 kW (88 PS)Electric15.9 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km427 km1,333
2024–2025Electric motor70 kW (95 PS)Electric15.9 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km427 km177
2025Electric motor115 kW (156 PS)Electric16.0 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km310 km16
2023–2024Electric motor380 kW (517 PS)Electric18.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km521 km112

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.