The BYD Dolphin is a compact, fully electric hatchback designed primarily for urban and suburban driving, offering an attractive balance of practicality, efficiency, and affordability. In the UK, it competes directly with popular small EVs such as the MG4, Volkswagen ID.3, and Peugeot e-208, making it an appealing option for drivers seeking a cost-effective entry into electric motoring without compromising on modern features or usability.
The 4 trims are:
Global Positioning and History
Launched in China in 2021, the Dolphin was the first production model built on BYD’s dedicated e-Platform 3.0, an advanced EV architecture designed for improved energy efficiency, safety, and intelligent connectivity. It has since become one of BYD’s global success stories, introduced to multiple markets including Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and several Southeast Asian countries.UK-Specific Details
The Dolphin arrived in the UK in mid-2023 as part of BYD’s ambitious push into Europe. It forms a core part of BYD’s growing UK line-up alongside the Atto 3 SUV, the Seal saloon, and the Sealion 7 SUV, which has already launched in the UK. British models are offered in several trim levels with different battery sizes, power outputs, and driving ranges, giving buyers flexibility to choose between value-focused options and more premium configurations.Part of the BYD Ocean Series
The Dolphin is part of BYD’s stylish Ocean Series, sitting alongside the Seal saloon and the Sealion 7 SUV. The Ocean Series models share a cohesive design language inspired by marine life, as well as BYD’s proprietary Blade Battery technology, which offers improved safety, durability, and charging performance.The 4 trims are:
| Trim | Available colours | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Active | Cream white (shown) Urban grey Skiing white Jet black |  |
| Boost | Cream white Urban grey (shown) Skiing white Jet black |  |
| Comfort | Cream white Urban grey Coral pink (shown) Amethyst purple Skiing white Jet black |  |
| Design | Jet black + Atlantis grey Coral pink + Urban grey Surfing blue + Urban grey (shown) Skiing white + Urban grey |  |
| Trim | Battery (kWh) | Range (WLTP, miles) | Range (real world, miles) | Power (hp) | 0-62 mph | Charging Speed (DC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 44.9 | 211 | 165 | 94 | 11.9s | 60kW |
| Boost | 44.9 | 193 | 162 | 174 | 7.0s | 60kW |
| Comfort | 60.4 | 265 | 217 | 204 | 7.0s | 88kW |
| Design | 60.4 | 265 | 217 | 204 | 7.0s | 88kW |
| Trim | Key Features |
|---|---|
| Active | 16" alloys, 12.8" rotating touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, adaptive cruise control |
| Boost | 17" alloys, sportier performance, synthetic leather seats, rear parking sensors |
| Comfort | 17" alloys, heated front seats, 360° camera |
| Design | Panoramic sunroof, upgraded interior materials, ambient lighting, additional safety features, wireless phone charging |
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