Almost as affordable as City Hatchback - BYD Dolphin in Thailand, price equals to RM 103k

At the Bangkok International Motor Show 2023, BYD Rever Thailand has the BYD Dolphin on display. Price for the B-segment hatchback EV is estimated at THB 799,999 (around RM 103k).

For a spot of context, the Honda City Hatchback in Thailand tops out at THB 749,000 (around RM 97k) for the RS variant.

In China, the BYD Dolphin is powered by either a 95 PS/180 Nm motor or a 177 PS/290 Nm motor. The higher-powered 177 PS/290 Nm electric motor is fed by a 44.9 kWh Blade battery pack, giving the Dolphin a range of 401 km on the NEDC cycle.

The less powerful 95 PS/180 Nm motor uses both the 44.9 kWh battery and a smaller 30.7 kWh battery.

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The variant offered in Thailand is fitted with the 95 PS/180 Nm motor and is paired with the larger 44.9 kWh battery, which gives a range of up to 410 km in the NEDC cycle.

As for charging, the BYD Dolphin’s onboard charger is rated at 7 kW for AC charging, and accepts up to 60 kW DC fast charging. Like the BYD Atto 3, the Dolphin features V2L (vehicle to load), which enables it to power external electrical appliances.

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Closer to home, the BYD Dolphin was previewed during the launch of the BYD Atto 3. BYD SD Motors Malaysia (the distributor of BYD cars in Malaysia) is aiming for a Q4 2023 launch.

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