Video Summary
Key points and findings from the BYD Dolphin electric car review are:- The BYD Dolphin design looks good with a two-tone effect on the Design trim.
- LED headlights and daytime running lights look fantastic.
- Front and rear parking sensors and front-facing camera are standard.
- It does not come with optional extras; what is seen is what is gotten.
- Urban Grey roof and bonnet, white body, black alloys on Design trim as tested.
- Available in blue and grey and pink and grey two-tone options.
- The comfort trim includes single colors: grey, cream, pink, purple, white, and black.
- Its smallest car currently sold in the UK.
- The charge port is on the front right corner of the car, enabling Tesla V3 charger use.
- Charging can reach 88kW DC, and 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes.
- An 11kW AC charge is also supported.
- Driving the BYD Dolphin feels impressive, and is a better driving car than VW ID3.
- It has a range of 265 miles; which is the car’s official EPA estimated range.
- When tested, the miles of range depleted from the estimated rating at an exact one-to-one ratio.
- Light steering makes steering wheel feels nice and helps handling.
- There is wind and tire noise when driving at faster speeds.
- The front interior feels so “up-market."
- There is a large 12.8” rotating infotainment screen.
- USB connection is for data.
- You can’t use a USB-C.
- Rear seats are comfortable.
- BYD's cabin and quality are better than competitors.
- 7 second zero to sixty, and ninety-nine mile per hour top speed, with excellent acceleration.
- Overall, the BYD Dolphin is a “super impressive” car.
