Vantage Automotive, the official distributor for BYD cars in Singapore, has launched the BYD Dolphin EV. Priced at SGD 156,888 inclusive of COE and launch promotions worth up to SGD 3,000, the BYD Dolphin is currently the most affordable EV in the country.

Compared to the entry variant of BYD Atto 3, the Dolphin is SGD 14,000 (which is around 9 percent) cheaper, taking the prices without promotion for the Dolphin and Atto 3 (SGD 159,888 vs. SGD 173,888).

BYD's Dolphin was previously showcased at the Singapore Motorshow and its arrival aims to solidify BYD's position as the leading EV brand in Singapore, with over 300 units sold to date.

Powered by a single electric motor producing 95 PS and 180 Nm of torque, the Dolphin accelerates from 0-100km/h in 12.3 seconds and offers a WLTP-rated range of 340 km on a full charge using its 44.9 kWh battery.

AC charging at 7 kW takes 6 hours and 25 minutes, while DC fast charging at up to 60 kW will refill the battery from 30-80% state of charge (SOC) in 30 minutes. Like the BYD Atto 3, the Dolphin features V2L (vehicle to load), which enables it to power external electrical appliances.

Inside, standard features include a 12.8-inch central infotainment touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, 5-inch digital instrument cluster, and ventilated front seats.

As for advanced driver assistance systems, the car features:

• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go (ACC-S&G)
• Front and Rear Collision Warning with Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEB)
• Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Lane Departure Assist (LDA)
• Lane Keeping Support (LKS)
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• Rear Cross Traffic Brake (RCTB)
• Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
• Lane Change Collision Warning (LCW)
• Door Open Warning (DOW)

In Malaysia, the BYD Dolphin was spotted at a location believed to be Port Klang. Being spotted at the port means it's highly likely fully imported (CBU China). It was previously announced that the Dolphin hatchback is earmarked for a Q4 2023 launch in Malaysia.

Also read: Spied: BYD Dolphin EV spotted in Malaysia; aimed for Q4 2023 launch - cheaper than Atto 3, up to 410 km range?