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BYD Dolphin Hatchback 70kW Active 44.9kWh 5dr Auto

“Don’t write the Dolphin off just because it’s cheap – this is an extraordinarily talented small electric car”

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Doors5
Drive Train1 SPEED
Fuel Delivery
TransmissionAuto
Fuel TypeElectric
Fuel Delivery
CC1
TrimActive
Price£25,545

Driver Convenience

  • 12.8" Electric rotary touchscreen
  • 3 x rear parking radar
  • 360 camera
  • 5" TFT full LCD instrument panel
  • Adaptive Cruise Control and Intelligent Cruise Control
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Blind spot detection
  • Child presence detection
  • Emergency call service
  • Emergency lane keep assist
  • Front cross traffic alert and front cross traffic brake
  • Indirect driver fatigue management
  • Intelligent Speed Limit Information and Intelligent Speed Limit Control
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane departure warning
  • Power assisted steering
  • Predictive collision warning
  • Rear cross traffic alert and rear cross traffic brake
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Voice control system

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

  • 7 kW onboard charger
  • Vehicle To Load function

Entertainment

  • 6 speaker audio system
  • DAB+ radio

Exterior Features

  • Automatic headlights
  • Driver side window with one-click lift and anti-pinch function
  • Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
  • Electrically heated rear windscreen
  • Follow me home lighting
  • Footlights for exterior mirrors
  • Front wipers
  • High beam assist
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED continuous taillights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED Headlights
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper

Interior Features

  • 12V power sockets
  • 2 x Front USB port (1 x 18W Type C + 1 x 60W Type C)
  • 2 x Rear USB port (2 x 18W Type C)
  • 3 individual rear seats
  • 3 rear head restraints
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • Center armrest with dual cupholder
  • Driver seat with 6-way electric adjustment
  • Front LED reading lights
  • Front passenger seat with 4-way electric adjustment
  • Front seat sun visor with illuminated mirror
  • Heat pump
  • Integrated front headrests
  • PM2.5 air filter
  • Rear LED reading lights
  • Rear trunk parcel shelf
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Trunk light
  • Vegan leather multifunction steering wheel
  • Vegan leather upholstery

Passive Safety

  • 2 ISOFIX in outer rear seats and 1 ISOFIX in front passenger seat
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Auto vehicle hold function
  • Automatic emergency braking system
  • Belt with pretensioner and force limiter
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Comfort stop
  • Deactivation switch for front passenger's airbag
  • Direct tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Door Opening Warning
  • Driver's airbag
  • Electronic brake distribution
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
  • Front center airbag
  • Front passenger airbag
  • Front side air curtain airbag
  • Front side airbags
  • Intelligent power brake system
  • Mechanical child safety lock
  • Seatbelt warning
  • Traction control

Security

  • 2 x smart key and 1 x NFC key card
  • Keyless entry and start

Wheels

  • 16" Bi-colour alloy wheels
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Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty75
Battery Capacity in kWh44.9
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)438
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW7
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)42
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW150
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)38
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW150
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)28
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change30-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW150
Battery LeasedNo
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Charging Port LocationRight Side Front
Coupler/Connector TypeCCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW150
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage200000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years8
Usable Battery Capacity44.9
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City10.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb15.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb4.1
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City497
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb340
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City309
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb211

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)1
Gears1 SPEED
TransmissionAUTO

General

Generation Mark1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0720D
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %89
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %85
NCAP Safety Assist %79
Service Interval Frequency - Months24
Service Interval Mileage20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage150000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years6
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

Engine Power - BHP95
Engine Torque - NM180
Top Speed93 mph

Tyres

Tyre Size Front195/60 R16
Tyre Size Rear195/60 R16
Wheel StyleBi-colour
Wheel Type16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1570 mm
Length4290 mm
Wheelbase2700 mm
Width1770 mm
Width (including mirrors)2012 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight1916 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1310 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)345 l
Max. Loading Weight410 kg
Minimum Kerbweight1506 kg
No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb10.5 m
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