BYD Dolphin: the cheap electric car that arrives in Spain and scares traditional manufacturers

Chinese car brands they start to make their way in spain. Among them is BYD, which recently announced the landing of three models in the country: Atto 3, Han EV and Tang EV. However, his catalog does not stop there. The company also announced the launch of two new models this year: the BYD Dolphin (a cheap electric car) and the BYD Seal (a sedan).

Considering the current market, the more interesting of the two products is probably BYD Dolphin. This is a cheap and compact electric car that aims to compete with cars like the MG4, which is a big hit in the country.

Company He has not yet confirmed the price at which he will sell it in Spain., but it is expected to be around 30,000 euros without any help or discounts. After applying the government’s MOVES plan, as well as other possible dealer discounts, a car can cost between 20,000 and 25,000 euros, which is in the MG4 range.

BYD confirmed that Dolphin will go on sale in Junealthough the first units will not be delivered to customers until autumn 2023.

BYD Dolphin: specifications of the cheap electric car that will arrive in Spain this year

BYD Dolphin uses the same platform as BYD Atto 3: the so-called electronic platform 3.0. It also includes a 60kWh battery that promises 420km of WLTP autonomy, which is similar to its main competitor, the MG4. As far as charging speeds go, the BYD compact promises up to 88kW DC, and that’s probably the weakest point if you want to make long trips with it.

Inside the BYD Dolphin are two screens: the smaller one is located behind the steering wheel (with the usual indicators) and the other is located in the center of the dashboard, where the brand’s infotainment system is available. The latter, moreover, can alternate between horizontal and vertical position.

BYD notes that this vehicle has default heat pump –more effective in cold climates than other systems– and also with V2L capabilitywhich allows you to charge other devices, such as a laptop or scooter, using the electricity stored in the car battery.

In this low-cost electric car, the brand has implemented four driving modes: sport, normal, eco and snow. It also offers electrically adjustable heated front seats, 360 cameras for maneuvers such as parking and driving assistance systems such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, rear collision warning, adaptive cruise control, etc.