BYD has officially launched the Dolphin EV in Thailand, following its prior showing in the country at the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show. Two variants are on offer in Thailand; prices for the Dolphin in the kingdom start from 699,999 baht for the Standard Range, to 859,999 baht for the Extended Range. Measuring 4,150 mm long, 1,770 mm wide, 1,570 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm, the Dolphin is shorter but wider than a Honda City Hatchback, though the EV is also 82 mm taller and with a considerably longer wheelbase.
In Standard Range guise the Dolphin
features a single electric motor producing 94 PS and 180 Nm of torque, driving
the front wheels and powered by a 44.9 kWh Blade battery. AC charging is
supported up to 7 kW, and up to 60 kW DC fast charging. The Standard Range
variant is rated for a 0-100 km/h time of 12.3 seconds, and has a maximum range
of 410 km on the NEDC protocol. The more potent Extended Range variant gets a
more powerful 204 PS/310 Nm motor that also drives the front wheels, drawing
power from a larger, 60.48 kWh Blade battery that can be recharged at up to 7
kW AC, and 80 kW DC. This gets from 0-100 km/h in seven seconds, and does a
maximum of 490 km on a full charge (NEDC). Both Standard Range and Extended
Range variants offer vehicle-to-load (V2L) power supply functionality. Exterior
equipment for the Standard Range variant in Thailand includes 16-inch alloy
wheels shod in 195/60R16 tyres, while suspension is by McPherson struts in
front and a torsion beam layout for the rear. Lighting is by LED headlights,
tail lights and daytime running lights.
Inside, the driver keyless entry and
start, a five-inch display screen while the infotainment setup is accessed via
a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen. audio is by a six-speaker sound system, while
Apple CarPlay is offered via USB connection. further USB connectivity is
offered with another two ports in the centre console and two ports for rear
passengers. Meanwhile, there is also a 12-volt power socket, and seat
upholstery is by synthetic leather. The automatic air-conditioning gets a PM2.5
air filtration system.
